What is converter steelmaking? And optimizing converter steelmaking process
Converter steelmaking uses molten iron, scrap steel, and ferroalloys as the main raw materials. It does not rely on external energy sources, but relies on the physical heat of the molten iron itself and the heat generated by the chemical reaction between the components of the molten iron to complete the steelmaking process in the converter. Converters are divided into acidic and alkaline types according to refractory materials, and top-blown, bottom-blown, and side-blown according to the location where the gas is blown into the furnace; they are divided into air converters and oxygen converters according to the type of gas. Alkaline oxygen top-blown and top-bottom combined-blown converters are the most commonly used steelmaking equipment due to their fast production speed, large output, high single-furnace output, low cost, and low investment. Converters are mainly used for the production of carbon steel, alloy steel, and the smelting of copper and nickel. Optimizing converter steelmak...