Essays about: "steelmaking optimization"

Found 4 essays containing the words steelmaking optimization.

  1. 1. Optimization of alloys recovery in steel scrap sorting : Technological, economic and environmental considerations for a better chromium, nickel and molybdenum recovery in steel scrap

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Simone Quintè; [2023]
    Keywords : Steel scrap sorting; stainless steel; Chromium; Nickel; Molybdenum; alloys recovery; Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy; revenue modeling; CO2 emissions modeling; Stålskrot Sortering; rostfritt stål; Krom; Nickel; Molybden; återvinning av legeringar; Laserinducerad nedbrytningsspektroskopi; intäktsmodellering; Modellering av CO2-utsläpp;

    Abstract : Today’s steelmaking industry is highly dependent on steel scrap supply. In order to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) deriving from the steel industry, it is of utmost importance to ensure that high percentages of steel scrap are recycled, reducing the reliance on the traditional ore-based steelmaking, which is significantly more environmentally impactful. READ MORE

  3. 2. Supervised Machine Learning Modeling in Secondary Metallurgy : Predicting the Liquid Steel Temperature After the Vacuum Treatment Step of the Vacuum Tank Degasser

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Roberto Vita; [2022]
    Keywords : Industy 4.0; Machine Learning; Statistical Modeling; Temperature Prediction; Vacuum Tank Degasser; Vacuum Treatment Step.; Industri 4.0; Maskininlärning; Statistisk modellering; Temperaturförutsägelse; Vakuumbehandlingssteg; Vakuumtankavgasare;

    Abstract : In recent years the steelmaking industry has been subjected to continuous attempts to improve its production route. The main goals has been to increase the competitiveness and to reduce the environmental impact. The development of predictive models has therefore been of crucial importance in order to achieve such optimization. READ MORE

  4. 3. Integration of energy management  and production planning : Application to steelmaking industry

    University essay from KTH/Optimeringslära och systemteori

    Author : Rachid Labrik; [2014]
    Keywords : Scheduling; Linearization methods; Mixed integer linear programming; multi-parametric programming; Bilevel programming; Sensitivity Analysis; ;

    Abstract : Steelmaking industry, one of the most electricity-intensive industrial processes, is seeking for new approaches to improve its competitiveness in terms of energy savings by taking advantage of the volatile electricity prices. This fluctuation in the price is mainly caused by the increasing share of renewable energy sources, the liberalization of energy markets and the growing demand of the energy. READ MORE

  5. 4. CLEANLINESS ASSESSMENT OF STEEL BARS PRODUCED FROM A HIGH FREQUENCY INDUCTION FURNACE

    University essay from KTH/Tillämpad processmetallurgi

    Author : Frank Hayford; [2011]
    Keywords : HIGH FREQUENCY INDUCTION FURNACE; NON METALLIC INCLUSION; INCLUSION ASSESSMENT; DEOXIDATION; CALCIUM TREATMENT;

    Abstract : To stay competitive in the steel industry, steelmakers are utilizing different production methods to reduce production cost without compromising on the quality of their products. In steelmaking, the production process plays a significant role on the steel cleanliness. READ MORE