The CASTRIP* process produces a range of high strength Ultra-thin Cast Strip (UCS) products (380-550 MPa) in thicknesses between 0.9 mm and 1.5 mm, which is very challenging to produce via conventional hot and cold ro...The CASTRIP* process produces a range of high strength Ultra-thin Cast Strip (UCS) products (380-550 MPa) in thicknesses between 0.9 mm and 1.5 mm, which is very challenging to produce via conventional hot and cold rolled processing routes. The twin roll CASTRIP process fully exploits the hardenability and strengthening potential of Nb in a low C-Mn-Nb-V microalloyed steel type. Significant microstructural strengthening from solute Nb was obtained, even at low microalloying levels, as well as modest Mn additions, through enhancing the hardenability and further strengthening was obtained in coated products by exploiting age hardening during processing on a continuous hot dip galvanising line. Atom probe tomography and TEM determined that Nb was retained in solid solution and subsequent age hardening resulted from the formation of Nb and V rich nanosized particles. Age hardening was achieved without loss of ductility producing galvanised strip with an excellent strength-ductility combination (Y.S. 】600 MPa, T.E. 】10%).展开更多
Understanding the complex phenomena in BF hearth is essential to increase furnace productivity and to extend furnace campaign.We have developed several continuum-based mathematical/numerical models to simulate the mul...Understanding the complex phenomena in BF hearth is essential to increase furnace productivity and to extend furnace campaign.We have developed several continuum-based mathematical/numerical models to simulate the multi-phase flow,heat transfer and chemical reactions in the BF hearth.These models have generated an improved insight on the mechanisms for liquid drainage efficiency,lining erosion and wall protection in BF hearth under operational conditions.The current paper gives an overview of these studies in three aspects:Gas flow and pressure on the liquid surface,and their effect on the drainage characteristics;The flow and temperature distributions of liquid iron in BF hearth,and the temperature distribution in the refractories;Finally,titanium behaviors due to titania injection to form Ti(C,N) -rich scaffold on the hearth surface,to protect the hearth from erosion.展开更多
A three-dimensional mathematical model of the combustion of pulverized coal and coke has been developed.The model is applied to the blowpipe-tuyere-raceway-coke bed region in an ironmaking blast furnace in one computa...A three-dimensional mathematical model of the combustion of pulverized coal and coke has been developed.The model is applied to the blowpipe-tuyere-raceway-coke bed region in an ironmaking blast furnace in one computational domain,which includes two parts:pulverized coal combustion model in the blowpipe-tuyere-raceway cavity and the coal/coke combustion model in the surrounding coke bed.The effects of coal properties are examined comprehensively,in terms of coal burnout and gas species distributions.The results indicate that using a coal of fine particle size or high VM content could improve burnout and would affect the gas composition considerably.The burnout is examined in two ways:compared with burnout along tuyere axis,burnout over the raceway surface is a more sensitive and sensible parameter to describe the amount of unburnt char entering the coke bed.The model is useful for examining the flow-thermo-chemical characteristics of the pulverized coal injection (PCI) process under various conditions in a blast furnace.展开更多
文摘The CASTRIP* process produces a range of high strength Ultra-thin Cast Strip (UCS) products (380-550 MPa) in thicknesses between 0.9 mm and 1.5 mm, which is very challenging to produce via conventional hot and cold rolled processing routes. The twin roll CASTRIP process fully exploits the hardenability and strengthening potential of Nb in a low C-Mn-Nb-V microalloyed steel type. Significant microstructural strengthening from solute Nb was obtained, even at low microalloying levels, as well as modest Mn additions, through enhancing the hardenability and further strengthening was obtained in coated products by exploiting age hardening during processing on a continuous hot dip galvanising line. Atom probe tomography and TEM determined that Nb was retained in solid solution and subsequent age hardening resulted from the formation of Nb and V rich nanosized particles. Age hardening was achieved without loss of ductility producing galvanised strip with an excellent strength-ductility combination (Y.S. 】600 MPa, T.E. 】10%).
文摘Understanding the complex phenomena in BF hearth is essential to increase furnace productivity and to extend furnace campaign.We have developed several continuum-based mathematical/numerical models to simulate the multi-phase flow,heat transfer and chemical reactions in the BF hearth.These models have generated an improved insight on the mechanisms for liquid drainage efficiency,lining erosion and wall protection in BF hearth under operational conditions.The current paper gives an overview of these studies in three aspects:Gas flow and pressure on the liquid surface,and their effect on the drainage characteristics;The flow and temperature distributions of liquid iron in BF hearth,and the temperature distribution in the refractories;Finally,titanium behaviors due to titania injection to form Ti(C,N) -rich scaffold on the hearth surface,to protect the hearth from erosion.
文摘A three-dimensional mathematical model of the combustion of pulverized coal and coke has been developed.The model is applied to the blowpipe-tuyere-raceway-coke bed region in an ironmaking blast furnace in one computational domain,which includes two parts:pulverized coal combustion model in the blowpipe-tuyere-raceway cavity and the coal/coke combustion model in the surrounding coke bed.The effects of coal properties are examined comprehensively,in terms of coal burnout and gas species distributions.The results indicate that using a coal of fine particle size or high VM content could improve burnout and would affect the gas composition considerably.The burnout is examined in two ways:compared with burnout along tuyere axis,burnout over the raceway surface is a more sensitive and sensible parameter to describe the amount of unburnt char entering the coke bed.The model is useful for examining the flow-thermo-chemical characteristics of the pulverized coal injection (PCI) process under various conditions in a blast furnace.
