Numerical Simulation of Electric Arc Heating Process in the Refining Ladle

Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive multiphase computational fluid dynamics model to simulate the arc heating process in the ladle. The results on temperature distribution, slag eye size, flow characteristics, and wall shear stress under three flow rate conditions are discussed. Validation of the results is carried out by comparing them with industrial measurements. The study highlights that when the flow rate increases by 100%, the temperature difference in the ladle decreases by 17.37%, while the slag eye‐opening and wall shear stress increase by 116.38% and 49.86%, respectively. The study emphasizes the details of model development and utilization of models to optimize the process.