Affiliation:
1. School of Automation Changsha, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
2. School of Engineering and Design Changsha, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
Abstract
The depth of electrodes inserted into the charge plays a vital role in controlling the submerged arc furnace. Therefore, we used ultrasound waves reflected from the electrode tip to estimate the depth of electrodes inserted into the charge. However, graphite’s ultrasonic velocity and transmission loss are the basis for establishing an ultrasonic measurement system. Thus, we expected to improve our understanding of them through numerical simulations and experimental measurements. First, we proposed an ultrasonic detection method to estimate the electrode length by embedding graphite rods in Söderberg electrodes. Then, we developed a 3D finite element model in COMSOL for wave transmission in the graphite rod. The wave transmission through 20 and 40 cm graphite rods was simulated using finite element models. The transmission loss, sound pressure, intensity, and displacement distribution of the sound wave passing through the graphite electrode were calculated. To verify the simulation calculation results, we further conducted an acoustic experiment. The results showed that transmission loss varies significantly with frequency. When the frequency was between 25 and 55 kHz, the transmission loss of the graphite rod was slight. At 47 kHz, the transmission loss was 1.837 dB/m.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Scientific research Project of the Education Department of Hunan Province
Subject
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes,Computer Science Applications,Process Chemistry and Technology,General Engineering,Instrumentation,General Materials Science
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