Master secondary steelmaking: From ladle furnace functions to refining reactions, build expertise in deoxidation, decarburisation, and desulphurisation.
Secondary Steelmaking Overview
Full Code
MAN0106205
Module Type
E-learning
Description
Short description:
Secondary Steelmaking: Explore the role and equipment used to refine molten steel in this foundational interactive module.
Long description:
This module provides a foundational introduction to the process of secondary steelmaking, a critical stage between primary steelmaking and casting. Learners will distinguish the role of secondary steelmaking in refining molten steel composition and improving internal steel quality. Through interactive diagrams and system overviews, participants will identify the major operations and equipment involved, such as ladle furnaces and degassing stations. This includes their functions in temperature control, element adjustment, and inclusion removal. By exploring process flows, control techniques, and material interactions, learners gain insights into the strategic placement and importance of secondary steelmaking in the broader steel production route.
What you will learn
- Identify the role of secondary steelmaking in the steel production process and its relationship with primary and casting stages.
- Distinguish the main functions of secondary steelmaking, including refining, reheating, and degassing operations.
- Describe the operational purpose and layout of the ladle furnace and associated refining equipment.
- Explain the refining process used in ladle furnaces to meet specific steel quality standards.
- Analyze how alloy additions and physical conditions (e.g., stirring, heating) affect final steel composition.
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