Energy engineering · Steel industry
Energy in steelmaking, explained and calculated
Interactive labs on combustion, process gases, utilities and energy efficiency in integrated and mini-mill steel plants. Every tool shows the full calculation, step by step.
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Flame temperature
Theoretical (adiabatic) and practical flame temperature for blends of BFG, LDG, COG, natural gas, N₂ and H₂, with preheated air and oxygen enrichment.
PFT = TFT × K1 × K2 × K3
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m³, Nm³ and Sm³
Convert actual gas volume to normal and standard conditions, using the example of a 160 m³ gas sphere.
Vref = V × (P/Pref) × (Tref/T)
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In preparation
Upcoming topics and tools.
- Gas balance of an integrated plant (BFG, COG, LDG)
- Specific energy consumption (GJ/t steel) by process route
- Steam, cogeneration and power plants
- Gasholders: types, sealing and operation
- Moisture in steelmaking gases and its effect on LHV
- Energy efficiency indicators and benchmarking