Overview

The contents of this volume cover all the major activities associated with small-scale steelmaking in mini-steelworks (except Direct Reduction, on which two comprehensive volumes have recently appeared - see refs 11 & 12, Chapter 2). There is, of course, an immediate problem of agreeing on a suitable definition of mini-steelworks and the entrepreneurial nature of many businesses based on the mini-steelplant route compounds this problem. Nevertheless, as is shown by the lucid review in the opening chapter, it is quite possible to derive a working definition of a mini­ steelworks. The succeeding chapters deal with steelmaking in a linear fashion; a survey of raw materials supply being followed by independent analyses of arc furnace practice, casting and rolling. The volume is rounded off by a consideration of the important topics of energy costs and environmental factors. As anyone associated with iron and steelmaking well knows, the indus­ try is not the exclusive preserve of the metallurgist, although he plays a prominent role in its activities. For this reason, it is hoped that the level of treatment will commend the book to a wide readership. that includes non-metallurgical professionals in plant management and elsewhere, as well as industrial metallurgists. Lecturers in universities, polytechnics and colleges of further education should find this volume useful as a course reader for final year and postgraduate studies of steelmaking.

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Author:   R. D. Walker
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.300kg
ISBN:  

9789401163729

ISBN 10:   9401163723
Pages:   182
Publication Date:   28 February 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1 Origins And Development Of Small-Scale Steelmaking.- 1.1 The Mini-Steelworks—What is it?.- 1.2 Equipment for Mini-Steelworks—An Historical Perspective.- 1.3 Mini-Steelworks in the 1960s and Later.- 1.4 Technological Developments.- 1.5 Future Prospects.- References.- 2 Arc Furnace Feedstock.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Influence of Process Route and Other Factors on Scrap Availability.- 2.3 The Origins of Steel and Cast Iron Scrap.- 2.4 Scrap Preparation Plant and Associated Equipment.- 2.5 Technical Specification for Ferrous Scrap.- 2.6 Influence of Residuals on Steelmaking Practice.- 2.7 Other Sources of Iron.- 2.8 Other Materials.- References.- 3 Electric Arc Furnaces in Mini-Steelplants.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Scope.- 3.3 Electrical Requirements.- 3.4 Furnace Design.- 3.5 Water-Cooled Panels.- 3.6 Computer Control of Electric Arc Melting Operations.- 3.7 Oxy-Fuel Burners.- 3.8 Scrap Preheating.- 3.9 Continuous Feeding.- 3.10 Foaming Slag.- 3.11 De-Oxidation Practice.- 3.12 Performance Criteria.- 3.13 Ladle Refining.- 3.14 Steels Produced in the Mini-Plant Arc Furnace.- 3.15 The Future of the Arc Furnace in the Mini-Steelplant.- References.- 4 Casting Methods.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Choice of Casting Route.- 4.3 The Ladle.- 4.4 Ingot Casting.- 4.5 Continuous Casting.- 4.6 In-Line Rolling.- 4.7 Horizontal Continuous Casting.- References.- 5 Rolling Mills for Mini-Steelplants.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Product Classification.- 5.3 The Steel Stock.- 5.4 Heating of the Steel for Rolling.- 5.5 Mill Layouts for Small-Scale Steelmaking.- 5.6 Roller Tables, Cooling Beds and Coilers.- 5.7 Shears and Saws.- 5.8 Mill Rolls.- 5.9 Mill Guides.- 5.10 Pass Design.- 5.11 Mill Drives.- 5.12 High Reduction Mills.- References.- 6 Energy Requirements and Environmental Constraints.- 6.1Introduction.- 6.2 Overall Energy Requirements for Steelmaking.- 6.3 Steelmaking and the Environment.- References.

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