The Paton Welding Journal, 2024, №07



2024 №07 (05)

DOI of Article 10.37434/tpwj2024.07.06

2024 №07 (07)

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The Paton Welding Journal, 2024, #7, 35-38 pages

Optimization of the refractory lining for ferromanganese production furnace

M.M. Gasik

Aalto University, 00076 AALT O, Espoo, Finland. E-mail: michael.gasik@aalto.fi

Abstract
The methods of decreasing the lining corrosion rate by controlling the temperature mode are analyzed. It is shown that selection of a proper combination of refractory material layers would allow a noticeable decreasing the lining corrosion rate at interaction with liquid metal, but this also would increase heat losses due to convective and radiation heat transfer. A proper algorithm is suggested to reach the optimal solution by optimization of the lining layer thickness and composition.
Keywords: furnace, lining, thermal mode, temperature distribution, ferromanganese, corrosion

Received: 18.02.2024
Received in revised form: 10.05.2024
Accepted: 09.07.2024

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Suggested Citation

M.M. Gasik (2024) Optimization of the refractory lining for ferromanganese production furnace. The Paton Welding J., 07, 35-38.

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