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Utilization of sound signals to evaluate the risk of slopping in oxygen converters⋆

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 January 2011

C. Cicutti ,
M. Martín ,
R. Donayo  and
A. Gómez
C. Cicutti
Affiliation:
Center for Industrial Research, Tenaris, J. Simini 250 (2804), Campana, Argentina. e-mail: ccicutti@tenaris.com, mmartin@siderca.com
M. Martín
Affiliation:
Center for Industrial Research, Tenaris, J. Simini 250 (2804), Campana, Argentina. e-mail: ccicutti@tenaris.com, mmartin@siderca.com
R. Donayo
Affiliation:
Process Steelmaking Division, Ternium Siderar, CC 801 (2900) San Nicolás, Argentina; e-mail: rdonayo@terniumsiderar.com; agomez@terniumsiderar.com
A. Gómez
Affiliation:
Process Steelmaking Division, Ternium Siderar, CC 801 (2900) San Nicolás, Argentina; e-mail: rdonayo@terniumsiderar.com; agomez@terniumsiderar.com
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Abstract

Ternium Siderar has recently installed a commercial sensor that measures the sound originated during blowing. A proper analysis of this signal may give valuable information about the slopping tendency of the heat. Data from more than 4000 heats were collected and thoroughly analyzed. The influences of the materials charged and of their compositions on the slag slopping tendency were investigated. Based on these results, an application to evaluate the risk of slopping for given process conditions was developed.

Keywords

Oxygen convertersacoustic signalssloppingdetectionfluxeschargeConvertisseurs à l’oxygènesignaux acoustiquesdébordementsdétectionfluxcharge
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Research Article
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Metallurgical Research & Technology , Volume 107 , Issue 7-8 , July 2010 , pp. 309 - 317
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© EDP Sciences

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