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Theory of Ironmaking Processes

Summary

Thermodynamic, kinetic and thermal processes of blast furnace combustion zone.
Blast furnace aerodynamics. Physico-chemical reactions in blast
furnace :volatiliozation, decomposition of hydrates, water-gas shift reaction,
carbon deposition, decomposition of carbonates ect. Thermodynamics, kinetics
and mechanismus of iron oxides reduction. Direct and indirect reduction.
Effect of direct reduction on coke rate. Reduction of various elements. Blast
furnace slags. Chemistry of sulphur reaktion. Removal of sulphur.
Carburization of iron. Pig iron grades.

Literature

[1] BABICH, A., SENK, D., GUDENAU, H.W., MAVROMMATIS, K. [I]Ironmaking[/I]. Aachen, 2008, 402 p.
[2] BISWAS, A. K. [I]Principles of blast furnace ironmaking[/I]. Australia, Brisbane 1981.

Advised literature

NEELY,J.E., BERTONE, T.J. Practical metallurgy and materials of industry, Prentice hall, 2002, ISBN 0130945803 


Language of instruction čeština, čeština
Code 618-0801
Abbreviation TŽP
Course title Theory of Ironmaking Processes
Coordinating department Department of Metallurgy and Foundry
Course coordinator doc. Ing. Ján Kret, CSc.