A new tool for process modelling of metallurgical processes

A new modular process modelling tool has been developed to support the desi gn and operation of metallurgical processes. A modelling concept was formul ated and a flowsheeting software tool has been developed for the calculatio n of complex non-equilibrium phenomena. To test both the basic approach and software tool, the modelling and simulation of a LD converter process was undertaken. The validation of the simulation model shows good agreement of reported and calculated values for species concentration and temperature de velopment in time. The aim of this approach is to achieve a high degree of accuracy in modelling and, at the same time, to correspond to the speed req uirements of day to day design work. It is intended to extend the current r esearch to obtain a tool not only for the design and simulation of establis hed processes, but also for the computer-aided development of new process r outes. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.