Using computer modeling to optimize the protective atmosphere for annealing of steel wire coils in a roller hearth furnace

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This paper describes an alternative technique in which the atmosphere flow and composition are modeled using computational fluid dynamics. Using the model, different flow regimes can be tested rapidly without risk and an optimum sought. The technique is illustrated by reference to the case of a large roller hearth annealing furnace.

Description

This paper describes an alternative technique in which the atmosphere flow and composition are modeled using computational fluid dynamics. Using the model, different flow regimes can be tested rapidly without risk and an optimum sought. The technique is illustrated by reference to the case of a large roller hearth annealing furnace.

Additional information

Author(s)

P.F. Stratton, N. Saxena and J. Sullivan, BOC Gases, USA.

Publication/Event/Pages

Paper presented at WAI 66th Annual Convention, Charlotte, NC USA. Paper published in Wire Journal International, August 1997, pg. 94.

Year

1996