Covers all stages of blast furnace ironmaking: from input materials and charging systems to thermal reactions, gas flow dynamics, and process optimization.
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MAN0103225
Module Type
E-learning
Description
Short description:
Explores blast furnace burden composition and charging systems to optimize material layering and internal furnace reactions.
Long description:
This module focuses on the composition, distribution, and charging techniques of blast furnace burden materials. Learners will examine how raw materials—such as iron ores, sinter, pellets, and coke—are layered to optimize gas flow and chemical reactions within the furnace. The content covers modern burden charging systems, including double bell and bell-less top mechanisms, and explores how burden distribution affects reduction efficiency, permeability, and furnace productivity. Additionally, the role of burden control in maintaining thermal and chemical balance throughout the vertical furnace shaft is explained with the aid of 3D schematics and operating scenarios.
What you will learn
- Describe the different charging systems used in modern blast furnaces, including bell and bell-less top mechanisms.
- Explain how burden composition and sequence influence gas distribution and reaction progression.
- Identify key factors affecting permeability and reducibility within the blast furnace shaft.
- Discuss how burden control contributes to thermal and chemical stability throughout the furnace process.
- Outline the use of 3D models and operational scenarios to improve burden distribution practices.
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