Development status and prospects of bottom-blown O2-CaO technology in converter steelmaking process
DONG Kai1,2,3, WANG Chunyang1,2,3, ZHU Rong1,2,3, LIU Runzao2, REN Xin1,2,3, LIU Wenjuan4
1. Institute for Carbon Neutrality, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; 2. Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering School, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; 3. Beijing Key Laboratory of Special Melting and Preparation of High-End Metal Materials, Beijing 100083, China; 4. School of Advanced Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
Abstract：In order to achieve green and clean production in BOF steelmaking and to meet the requirements of high scrap ratio smelting,the bottom-blown O2-CaO technology with metallurgical advantages such as high efficiency,cleanliness and low carbon has become a research hotspot. The development history and application status of bottom-blown O2-CaO technology in BOF steelmaking are summarized. The advantages of application in converter for high integration of control system,excellent metallurgical targets and low cost are presented in industrial applications. However,some problems are still existing which including short life for the bottom of furnace,the limited production cost advantages,small scale applications. Typical technologies including top and bottom blown converter steelmaking(K-BOP method),bottom blown CaO powder technology in top and bottom mixed blowing converter(K-OBM method),bottom-blown O2-CO2-CaO technology. The movable furnace bottom is used in K-BOP converter and K-OBM converter. The O2-CaO are sprayed into the furnace with multiple annulus bottom blowing elements,propane is blown into the annulus as cooling gas. The K-OBM method also achieves fully automatic smelting from charging to slag splashing,100% steel can be discharged without reversing the furnace. Consistency,high quality,high efficiency and low cost. The bottom-blown O2-CO2-CaO technology developed independently by USTB adopts fully automated smelting. The CO2 is mixed into O2 to take advantage of its heat absorption effect,weak oxidation,bubble multiplication and non-increasing nitrogen and hydrogen characteristics,to reduce the temperature of the bottom-blown fire-spot zone and extend the life of the bottom-blown components. It has the characteristics of high efficiency and clean,green and low carbon and low cost. In the end,we think about the development trend of the bottom-blown O2-CaO technology based on the low-carbon development strategy. And proposed that we should overcome erosion problems to match the safety and longevity smelting,expand the powder spraying function to meet the needs of low-carbon steelmaking,upgrade the automatic control system to adapt to the smelting of "Smart converter",analysis of the reaction mechanism of the bottom-blown O2-CO2-CaO converter to develop adapted process system. China′s bottom powder spraying technology will enter a period of vigorous development.
董凯, 王春阳, 朱荣, 刘润藻, 任鑫, 刘文娟. 转炉底吹O2-石灰粉技术的发展现状及展望[J]. 钢铁, 2023, 58(8): 13-24.
DONG Kai, WANG Chunyang, ZHU Rong, LIU Runzao, REN Xin, LIU Wenjuan. Development status and prospects of bottom-blown O2-CaO technology in converter steelmaking process[J]. Iron and Steel, 2023, 58(8): 13-24.
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