Numerical simulation of slag foaming with reaction kinetics in oxygen steelmaking

A CFD model was developed to predict the slag foaming and the rates of major chemical reactions in oxygen steelmaking. Slag foaming is a phenomenon that needs to be properly controlled for a continuous and efficient process, and the knowledge on the chemical reactions is essential for that. Hence, the results obtained from the CFD model in this study are a strong step towards developing a general CFD model for oxygen steelmaking process. A general CFD model of oxygen steelmaking process as such will be able to predict every aspect of the process facilitating the operators to pre-define the optimal process conditions and optimum required raw material quantities and energy requirements.