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Full Code
MAN0104215
Module Type
E-learning
Description
Short description:
Explore BOS component roles and flow dynamics to ensure refined, quality-controlled steel output.
Long description:
This module introduces the core components involved in the Basic Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS) process and examines how material flow and process variables affect steel quality. Learners will investigate the interrelations among vessel parts, gas and slag dynamics, and the steel output characteristics. Special emphasis is placed on the function and wear of refractories, the balance of oxygen, and heat generation. The module details procedures for managing carbon content, sulfur removal, and slag carryover. Practical exercises allow learners to evaluate steel composition variations and propose control measures to optimize consistency and minimize defects.
What you will learn
- Identify the mechanical and functional structure of the BOS vessel and its key subsystems.
- Explain the interaction of oxygen flow, slag behavior, and vessel lining wear during BOS operations.
- Evaluate temperature and gas regulation techniques and their role in chemical equilibrium.
- Assess slag management and its influence on impurity removal and product consistency.
- Recommend corrective actions for maintaining optimal BOS operations and preventing off-spec outputs.
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