Mathematical and Physical Modeling of Direct Reduced Iron Pellets Melting Behavior

Direct reduced iron (DRI) is an important electric arc furnace (EAF) feedstock. The melting time of DRI is important for the steelmaking operation to determine the maximum production rate of the furnace. The melting rate is affected by the heat rate supplied to the DRI in the furnace, and the heat rate is influenced by the thermophysical properties of the DRI and metallic bath, as well as the gas generation from the DRI. This study will employ physical and mathematical DRI melting studies to investigate how DRI thermophysical properties and the gas generation from the DRI affects its melting behavior.

Fabian Calderon Hurtado | Missouri University of Science and Technology
 

Mr. Joseph Govro | Missouri University of Science and Technology
 

Dr. Arezoo Emdadi | Missouri University of Science and Technology
 

Dr. Ronald O'Malley | Missouri University of Science and Technology