Pore structure is an important factor influencing coke strength,while the property of coke is essential to maintaining gas and liquid permeability in a blast furnace.Therefore,an in-depth understanding of the pore str...Pore structure is an important factor influencing coke strength,while the property of coke is essential to maintaining gas and liquid permeability in a blast furnace.Therefore,an in-depth understanding of the pore structure evolution during the graphitization process can reveal the coke size degradation behavior during its descent in a blast furnace.Coke graphitization was simulated at different heating temperatures from 1100 to 1600℃ at intervals of 100℃.The quantitative evaluation of the coke pore structure with different graphitization degree was determined by vacuum drainage method and nitrogen adsorption method.Results show that the adsorption and desorption curves of graphitized coke have intersection points,and the two curves did not coincide,instead forming a“hysteresis loop.”Based on the hysteresis loop analysis,the porous structure of the graphitized coke mostly appeared in the shape of a“hair follicle.”Furthermore,with an increase in heating temperature,the apparent porosity,specific surface area,total pore volume,and amount of micropores showed good correlation and can divided into three stages:1100-1200,1200-1400,and 1400-1600℃.When the temperature was less than 1400℃,ash migration from the inner part mainly led to changes in the coke pore structure.When the temperature was greater than 1400℃,the pore structure evolution was mainly affected by the coke graphitization degree.The results of scanning electron microscopy,energy dispersive spectrometry,and ash content analyses also confirmed that the migration of the internal ash to the surface of the matrix during the graphitization process up to 1400℃ contributed to these changes.展开更多
More than 99%of the mass in the visible universe—the material that makes up ourselves,our planet,stars—is in the atomic nucleus.Although the matter has existed for billions of years,only over the past few decades ha...More than 99%of the mass in the visible universe—the material that makes up ourselves,our planet,stars—is in the atomic nucleus.Although the matter has existed for billions of years,only over the past few decades have we had the tools and the knowledge necessary to get a basic understanding of the structure and dynamic of nuclei.Nuclear physicists around the world have made tremendous strides by initiating a broad range of key展开更多
The theoretical flame temperature (TFT) before tuyere, always highly concerned by blast furnace (BF) operators, is one of the most important parameters for evaluating the thermal state of hearth. However, some inf...The theoretical flame temperature (TFT) before tuyere, always highly concerned by blast furnace (BF) operators, is one of the most important parameters for evaluating the thermal state of hearth. However, some influ- encing parameters, for example, the SiO2 reduction by carbon, were always neglected or inaccurate when calculating the TFT. According to the definition of TFT, the temperature of coke into raceway and the reduction rate of SiO2 in ash of coke and pulverized coal were obtained by analyzing the samples before tuyere in blast furnace. Taking full ac- count of different factors, a modified model for calculating the TFT in blast furnace was established. The effects of the oxygen enrichment rate, the reduction rate of SiO2 in raceway, the ash content in coke and pulverized coal and the pulverized coal injection (PCI) rate on TFT were determined quantitatively. The modified model was applied to selecting the used coal for PCI in blast furnace. Considering the different SiO2 contents of mixed coal, the calculated TFT remained a stable level. This showed that the selected coal could be suitable for PCI in blast furnace.展开更多
Fuel consumption in the COREX-3000 process run in Baosteel is currently higher than the design index. Therefore, mass and heat balance equations for the COREX process were established using the basic principles in- cl...Fuel consumption in the COREX-3000 process run in Baosteel is currently higher than the design index. Therefore, mass and heat balance equations for the COREX process were established using the basic principles in- cluded in the Rist operating diagram for blast furnace (BF) as a reference. Thermodynamic calculations were then used to modify the Rist operating diagram so that it was suitable for the COREX process. The modified Rist operating dia- gram was then applied for the evaluation of metallization rate (MR) and fuel structure to reduce the energy consump- tion in the COREX process. The modified Rist operating diagram for the shaft furnace (SF) provided a nearly ideal value for the restriction point W when the metallization rate was increased, while the point P on the operating line for the melter gasifier (MG) moved upward due to reduction in the heat required in hearth. The feasibility of reduc- ing the energy consumption during the COREX process by changing the fuel structure was also demonstrated.展开更多
In order to clarify the mutual effect between bituminite and anthracite in blends during industrial combustion, the influence of particle size and heating rate as well as oxygen concentration in atmosphere was analyze...In order to clarify the mutual effect between bituminite and anthracite in blends during industrial combustion, the influence of particle size and heating rate as well as oxygen concentration in atmosphere was analyzed. The results of non-isothermal thermogravimetric analysis indicated that the combustion behavior of blends was of great difference though blends were prepared with the same volatile content of 20%. The catalysis of bituminite to anthracite changed with the thermal and kinetic condition of combustion reaction, and consequently, blends with different collocations were suitable for various combustion environments. Superior combustion properties of some blends were achieved at high heating rates, while others might react faster under high oxygen-enriched atmosphere. Simultaneously, the volume model and unreacted core model as well as random pore model were introduced to fit the experimental data. The kinetic calculation results showed that the combustion of blends at different heating rates all agreed better with that of random pore model in comparison with the other two models, while the apparent activation energy of samples all decreased with the increase in heating rate. The similarity of functional group structure between bituminite and anthracite is closely related to the accordance in com-bustion stage of bituminite and anthracite in blends.展开更多
Combustion behavior of single pulverized coals(PCs)and co-combustion characteristics of anthracite(AT)and bituminite(BT)blends with 20 wt.%volatile were studied by thermogravimetric experiments.The results indicated t...Combustion behavior of single pulverized coals(PCs)and co-combustion characteristics of anthracite(AT)and bituminite(BT)blends with 20 wt.%volatile were studied by thermogravimetric experiments.The results indicated that reaction characteristics of PCs were closely related to their functional group structure and consequently,the pyrolysis of PCs with highly active functional groups initiated at lower temperatures.It was also noticed that the discrepancy of functional group structures between AT and BT might impair their interaction during combustion.The early exhaust of BT at low temperatures would possibly lead to an independent combustion of volatile and residual carbon and eventually the inefficient combustion of their blend.However,the mixing of AT and BT with similar functional group structures was more likely to achieve blends with superior combustion property.Simultaneously,non-isothermal kinetic analysis mani-fested that the combustion of blends followed random pore model(RPM),and therefore,the parameters calculated by RPM were more accurate to describe their combustion behavior.The kinetic calculation results showed that the activation energy required for decomposition of blends in early combustion stage was much lower owing to the excellent activity of volatile,while residual carbon with stable aromatic hydrocarbon demanded more energy to initiate its combustion.展开更多
Pulverized coal injection technique has been widely used as a means of reducing coke consumption during ironmaking process.Owing to the increasing shortage of fossil fuels,other substitutes such as biomass,plastic,and...Pulverized coal injection technique has been widely used as a means of reducing coke consumption during ironmaking process.Owing to the increasing shortage of fossil fuels,other substitutes such as biomass,plastic,and waste tires have been studied in recent years.Coke breeze as one of the by-products of coking industries has been investigated as a substitute for partial pulverized coals.The combustion characteristics of blended fuels were estimated based on the flammability index C and the combustion characteristic index S.For different coke breeze additions,the combustion was divided into two stages,and the apparent kinetic parameters of the two stages were estimated by fitting the experimental data to the shrinkage reaction model and shrinkage diffusion model,respectively.Results showed that with the increase in coke breeze addition from 15% to 60%,the indexes C and S decrease,and the activation energy of the first stage remains almost constant,while that of the last stage increases from 16.89 up to 67.18 kJ mol^(-1),which indicates that adding coke breeze decreases the combustion efficiency of pulverized coal.Comparing the combustion and kinetic parameters under different coke breeze addition conditions,the optimal addition amount is suggested to be within 15%.展开更多
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51604148,51874171,and 51974154)the Science Foundation for the Talents by University of Science and Technology Liaoning(USTL),China(2019RC11).
文摘Pore structure is an important factor influencing coke strength,while the property of coke is essential to maintaining gas and liquid permeability in a blast furnace.Therefore,an in-depth understanding of the pore structure evolution during the graphitization process can reveal the coke size degradation behavior during its descent in a blast furnace.Coke graphitization was simulated at different heating temperatures from 1100 to 1600℃ at intervals of 100℃.The quantitative evaluation of the coke pore structure with different graphitization degree was determined by vacuum drainage method and nitrogen adsorption method.Results show that the adsorption and desorption curves of graphitized coke have intersection points,and the two curves did not coincide,instead forming a“hysteresis loop.”Based on the hysteresis loop analysis,the porous structure of the graphitized coke mostly appeared in the shape of a“hair follicle.”Furthermore,with an increase in heating temperature,the apparent porosity,specific surface area,total pore volume,and amount of micropores showed good correlation and can divided into three stages:1100-1200,1200-1400,and 1400-1600℃.When the temperature was less than 1400℃,ash migration from the inner part mainly led to changes in the coke pore structure.When the temperature was greater than 1400℃,the pore structure evolution was mainly affected by the coke graphitization degree.The results of scanning electron microscopy,energy dispersive spectrometry,and ash content analyses also confirmed that the migration of the internal ash to the surface of the matrix during the graphitization process up to 1400℃ contributed to these changes.
基金supported by the National Key R&D program of China (2016YFA0400504)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (11475014 and 11235002)
文摘More than 99%of the mass in the visible universe—the material that makes up ourselves,our planet,stars—is in the atomic nucleus.Although the matter has existed for billions of years,only over the past few decades have we had the tools and the knowledge necessary to get a basic understanding of the structure and dynamic of nuclei.Nuclear physicists around the world have made tremendous strides by initiating a broad range of key
基金Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China and Baosteel(51274026,50874129)National High-tech Research and Development Program of China(2009AA06Z105)
文摘The theoretical flame temperature (TFT) before tuyere, always highly concerned by blast furnace (BF) operators, is one of the most important parameters for evaluating the thermal state of hearth. However, some influ- encing parameters, for example, the SiO2 reduction by carbon, were always neglected or inaccurate when calculating the TFT. According to the definition of TFT, the temperature of coke into raceway and the reduction rate of SiO2 in ash of coke and pulverized coal were obtained by analyzing the samples before tuyere in blast furnace. Taking full ac- count of different factors, a modified model for calculating the TFT in blast furnace was established. The effects of the oxygen enrichment rate, the reduction rate of SiO2 in raceway, the ash content in coke and pulverized coal and the pulverized coal injection (PCI) rate on TFT were determined quantitatively. The modified model was applied to selecting the used coal for PCI in blast furnace. Considering the different SiO2 contents of mixed coal, the calculated TFT remained a stable level. This showed that the selected coal could be suitable for PCI in blast furnace.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(50934007,50874129)National High-tech Research and Development Program of China(2009AA06Z105)+1 种基金Special Research Foundation of Young Teachers of University of Science and Technology Liaoning of China(2014QN30)Foundation of Liaoning Educational Committee of China(L2015264)
文摘Fuel consumption in the COREX-3000 process run in Baosteel is currently higher than the design index. Therefore, mass and heat balance equations for the COREX process were established using the basic principles in- cluded in the Rist operating diagram for blast furnace (BF) as a reference. Thermodynamic calculations were then used to modify the Rist operating diagram so that it was suitable for the COREX process. The modified Rist operating dia- gram was then applied for the evaluation of metallization rate (MR) and fuel structure to reduce the energy consump- tion in the COREX process. The modified Rist operating diagram for the shaft furnace (SF) provided a nearly ideal value for the restriction point W when the metallization rate was increased, while the point P on the operating line for the melter gasifier (MG) moved upward due to reduction in the heat required in hearth. The feasibility of reduc- ing the energy consumption during the COREX process by changing the fuel structure was also demonstrated.
基金This work was financially supported by Natural Science and Foundation of Liaoning Province (No. 20170540455)National Natural Science Foundation of China (51504131, 51474124, 51647639).
文摘In order to clarify the mutual effect between bituminite and anthracite in blends during industrial combustion, the influence of particle size and heating rate as well as oxygen concentration in atmosphere was analyzed. The results of non-isothermal thermogravimetric analysis indicated that the combustion behavior of blends was of great difference though blends were prepared with the same volatile content of 20%. The catalysis of bituminite to anthracite changed with the thermal and kinetic condition of combustion reaction, and consequently, blends with different collocations were suitable for various combustion environments. Superior combustion properties of some blends were achieved at high heating rates, while others might react faster under high oxygen-enriched atmosphere. Simultaneously, the volume model and unreacted core model as well as random pore model were introduced to fit the experimental data. The kinetic calculation results showed that the combustion of blends at different heating rates all agreed better with that of random pore model in comparison with the other two models, while the apparent activation energy of samples all decreased with the increase in heating rate. The similarity of functional group structure between bituminite and anthracite is closely related to the accordance in com-bustion stage of bituminite and anthracite in blends.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51874171,51604148,51974154 and 52074150)Liaoning Provincial Natural Science Foundation Guiding Program of China(2019-ZD-0273).
文摘Combustion behavior of single pulverized coals(PCs)and co-combustion characteristics of anthracite(AT)and bituminite(BT)blends with 20 wt.%volatile were studied by thermogravimetric experiments.The results indicated that reaction characteristics of PCs were closely related to their functional group structure and consequently,the pyrolysis of PCs with highly active functional groups initiated at lower temperatures.It was also noticed that the discrepancy of functional group structures between AT and BT might impair their interaction during combustion.The early exhaust of BT at low temperatures would possibly lead to an independent combustion of volatile and residual carbon and eventually the inefficient combustion of their blend.However,the mixing of AT and BT with similar functional group structures was more likely to achieve blends with superior combustion property.Simultaneously,non-isothermal kinetic analysis mani-fested that the combustion of blends followed random pore model(RPM),and therefore,the parameters calculated by RPM were more accurate to describe their combustion behavior.The kinetic calculation results showed that the activation energy required for decomposition of blends in early combustion stage was much lower owing to the excellent activity of volatile,while residual carbon with stable aromatic hydrocarbon demanded more energy to initiate its combustion.
基金supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51604148,51874171,and 51974154).
文摘Pulverized coal injection technique has been widely used as a means of reducing coke consumption during ironmaking process.Owing to the increasing shortage of fossil fuels,other substitutes such as biomass,plastic,and waste tires have been studied in recent years.Coke breeze as one of the by-products of coking industries has been investigated as a substitute for partial pulverized coals.The combustion characteristics of blended fuels were estimated based on the flammability index C and the combustion characteristic index S.For different coke breeze additions,the combustion was divided into two stages,and the apparent kinetic parameters of the two stages were estimated by fitting the experimental data to the shrinkage reaction model and shrinkage diffusion model,respectively.Results showed that with the increase in coke breeze addition from 15% to 60%,the indexes C and S decrease,and the activation energy of the first stage remains almost constant,while that of the last stage increases from 16.89 up to 67.18 kJ mol^(-1),which indicates that adding coke breeze decreases the combustion efficiency of pulverized coal.Comparing the combustion and kinetic parameters under different coke breeze addition conditions,the optimal addition amount is suggested to be within 15%.