A computational fluid dynamic model for a novel flash ironmaking process

Silvia E. Perez-Fontes, Hong Yong Sohn, Miguel Olivas-Martinez

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Abstract

A computational fluid dynamic model for a novel flash ironmaking process based on the direct gaseous reduction of iron oxide concentrates is presented. The model solves the three-dimensional governing equations including both gas-phase and gas-solid reaction kinetics. The turbulence-chemistry interaction in the gas-phase is modeled by the eddy dissipation concept incorporating chemical kinetics. The particle cloud model is used to track the particle phase in a Lagrangian framework. A nucleation and growth kinetics rate expression is adopted to calculate the reduction rate of magnetite concentrate particles. Benchmark experiments reported in the literature for a nonreacting swirling gas jet and a nonpremixed hydrogen jet flame were simulated for validation. The model predictions showed good agreement with measurements in terms of gas velocity, gas temperature and species concentrations. The relevance of the computational model for the analysis of a bench reactor operation and the design of an industrial-pilot plant is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCelebrating the Megascale
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the Extraction and Processing Division Symposium on Pyrometallurgy in Honor of David G.C. Robertson - Held During TMS 2014 143rd Annual Meeting and Exhibition
PublisherMinerals, Metals and Materials Society
Pages385-392
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9781118889619
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
EventCelebrating the Megascale: Extraction and Processing Division Symposium on Pyrometallurgy in Honor of David G.C. Robertson - TMS 2014 143rd Annual Meeting and Exhibition - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 16 Feb 201420 Feb 2014

Publication series

NameTMS Annual Meeting

Conference

ConferenceCelebrating the Megascale: Extraction and Processing Division Symposium on Pyrometallurgy in Honor of David G.C. Robertson - TMS 2014 143rd Annual Meeting and Exhibition
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period16/02/1420/02/14

Keywords

  • Computational fluid dynamics
  • Iron concentrate flash reduction
  • Ironmaking

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