Title :
Multi-electrode arc furnace technology with improved metal processing capability using current driven mixing
Author :
Mõlder, Heigo ; Järvik, Jaan ; Vaimann, Toomas ; Gordon, Rauno
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Fundamentals of Electr. Eng. & Electr. Machines, Tallinn Univ. of Technol., Tallinn, Estonia
Abstract :
This paper presents a finite element solution for three-dimensional isothermal flow for DC arc furnace where low frequency AC component is added. Electrodes of the furnace are connected with independent supply sources. Current densities, magnetic flux densities, force densities and flow of molten metal are investigated in the case of two different furnace constructions. Methodology for supply source control described in this paper can be used in industrial applications for mixing molten metals or other conductive liquids.
Keywords :
arc furnaces; current density; electromagnetic fields; finite element analysis; liquid metals; magnetic flux; DC arc furnace; conductive liquids; current densities; current driven mixing; finite element solution; force densities; furnace constructions; independent supply sources; industrial applications; low frequency AC component; magnetic flux densities; metal processing capability; molten metal; multielectrode arc furnace technology; supply source control; three-dimensional isothermal flow; Current density; Electrodes; Force; Furnaces; Magnetic flux density; Mathematical model; Metals; arc furnace; electromagnetic fields; finite element analysis; liquid metal flow; metal stirring combined DC and AC supply; modelling;
Conference_Titel :
Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC), 2012 11th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Venice
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1830-4
DOI :
10.1109/EEEIC.2012.6221394
