EP1530648B1 - Verfahren und vorrichtung zur entkohlung einer stahlschmelze - Google Patents

Verfahren und vorrichtung zur entkohlung einer stahlschmelze Download PDF

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EP1530648B1
EP1530648B1 EP03792199A EP03792199A EP1530648B1 EP 1530648 B1 EP1530648 B1 EP 1530648B1 EP 03792199 A EP03792199 A EP 03792199A EP 03792199 A EP03792199 A EP 03792199A EP 1530648 B1 EP1530648 B1 EP 1530648B1
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Yuyou Zhai
Johannes Müller
Johannes Spiess
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    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C21—METALLURGY OF IRON
    • C21C—PROCESSING OF PIG-IRON, e.g. REFINING, MANUFACTURE OF WROUGHT-IRON OR STEEL; TREATMENT IN MOLTEN STATE OF FERROUS ALLOYS
    • C21C7/00—Treating molten ferrous alloys, e.g. steel, not covered by groups C21C1/00 - C21C5/00
    • C21C7/04—Removing impurities by adding a treating agent
    • C21C7/068—Decarburising
    • C21C7/0685—Decarburising of stainless steel
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C21—METALLURGY OF IRON
    • C21C—PROCESSING OF PIG-IRON, e.g. REFINING, MANUFACTURE OF WROUGHT-IRON OR STEEL; TREATMENT IN MOLTEN STATE OF FERROUS ALLOYS
    • C21C5/00—Manufacture of carbon-steel, e.g. plain mild steel, medium carbon steel or cast steel or stainless steel
    • C21C5/005—Manufacture of stainless steel
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C21—METALLURGY OF IRON
    • C21C—PROCESSING OF PIG-IRON, e.g. REFINING, MANUFACTURE OF WROUGHT-IRON OR STEEL; TREATMENT IN MOLTEN STATE OF FERROUS ALLOYS
    • C21C5/00—Manufacture of carbon-steel, e.g. plain mild steel, medium carbon steel or cast steel or stainless steel
    • C21C5/28—Manufacture of steel in the converter
    • C21C5/30—Regulating or controlling the blowing
    • C21C5/32—Blowing from above
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C21—METALLURGY OF IRON
    • C21C—PROCESSING OF PIG-IRON, e.g. REFINING, MANUFACTURE OF WROUGHT-IRON OR STEEL; TREATMENT IN MOLTEN STATE OF FERROUS ALLOYS
    • C21C5/00—Manufacture of carbon-steel, e.g. plain mild steel, medium carbon steel or cast steel or stainless steel
    • C21C5/28—Manufacture of steel in the converter
    • C21C5/30—Regulating or controlling the blowing
    • C21C5/35—Blowing from above and through the bath
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C21—METALLURGY OF IRON
    • C21C—PROCESSING OF PIG-IRON, e.g. REFINING, MANUFACTURE OF WROUGHT-IRON OR STEEL; TREATMENT IN MOLTEN STATE OF FERROUS ALLOYS
    • C21C5/00—Manufacture of carbon-steel, e.g. plain mild steel, medium carbon steel or cast steel or stainless steel
    • C21C5/28—Manufacture of steel in the converter
    • C21C5/42—Constructional features of converters
    • C21C5/46—Details or accessories
    • C21C5/4606—Lances or injectors
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C21—METALLURGY OF IRON
    • C21C—PROCESSING OF PIG-IRON, e.g. REFINING, MANUFACTURE OF WROUGHT-IRON OR STEEL; TREATMENT IN MOLTEN STATE OF FERROUS ALLOYS
    • C21C7/00—Treating molten ferrous alloys, e.g. steel, not covered by groups C21C1/00 - C21C5/00
    • C21C7/04—Removing impurities by adding a treating agent
    • C21C7/068—Decarburising
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C21—METALLURGY OF IRON
    • C21C—PROCESSING OF PIG-IRON, e.g. REFINING, MANUFACTURE OF WROUGHT-IRON OR STEEL; TREATMENT IN MOLTEN STATE OF FERROUS ALLOYS
    • C21C7/00—Treating molten ferrous alloys, e.g. steel, not covered by groups C21C1/00 - C21C5/00
    • C21C7/04—Removing impurities by adding a treating agent
    • C21C7/072—Treatment with gases
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F27—FURNACES; KILNS; OVENS; RETORTS
    • F27D—DETAILS OR ACCESSORIES OF FURNACES, KILNS, OVENS, OR RETORTS, IN SO FAR AS THEY ARE OF KINDS OCCURRING IN MORE THAN ONE KIND OF FURNACE
    • F27D3/00—Charging; Discharging; Manipulation of charge
    • F27D3/16—Introducing a fluid jet or current into the charge

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  • the invention relates to a method for decarburizing a molten steel in the course of the production of stainless steel in a metallurgical vessel, in particular in a converter, wherein the molten steel is treated with oxygen and optionally an inert gas, in particular argon and / or nitrogen.
  • a method for decarburizing a molten steel in particular by the AOD method, it is known to carry out decarburization by means of an oxygen blowing process above a carbon content of essentially 0.3% by weight in the molten steel, using a corresponding top lance. Below 0.3 wt% carbon content in molten steel, decarburization is continued by the operation of submerged nozzles. However, the operation of the lower bath nozzles is generally followed by insufficient mixing of the molten steel. Furthermore, there is a high ferrostatic pressure in the area of the lower bath nozzles, which has a negative effect on the decarburization.
  • Laval nozzles By Laval nozzles high flow rates can be realized in technically and economically efficient form. Since a slag layer normally floats on the molten steel, the flow rate of the gas stream directed to the same for treating the molten steel is of crucial importance. Only a high gas velocity, as it is particularly preferably achievable by use of a Laval nozzle, guarantees the contact of the gas stream, in particular the oxygen with the molten steel, and thus a sufficient mixing and decarburization of the molten steel. A major drawback with the use of Laval nozzles arises with regard to the controllability of the flow rate of oxygen, which varies depending on the carbon content in the molten steel during the blowing process.
  • the present invention has for its object to avoid the disadvantages of the prior art and a method according to the preamble of claim 1 to develop, with which a particularly economical and efficient decarburization of molten steel can be realized.
  • a particularly economical and efficient decarburization of molten steel is thus realized by above a carbon content of 0.3 wt%, oxygen in the molten steel through a lance equipped with a first Laval nozzle with a flow rate D1 and below a carbon content of 0.3% by weight in the molten steel Oxygen through a blow lance equipped with a second Laval nozzle with a flow rate D2, where D2 ⁇ D1, is blown onto the molten steel.
  • a particular measure for implementing the invention is that in the decarburization of the molten steel below a carbon content of 0.3 wt.%
  • oxygen and optionally inert gas, in particular argon and / or nitrogen, via an opening below the surface of the molten steel and via an above the surface of the molten steel arranged inflator is brought into contact with the molten steel.
  • the method according to the invention is in the decarburization of the molten steel below a carbon content of 0.3 wt% in the molten steel, the majority of the oxygen introduced through the inflator and the opening below the surface of the molten steel via the inflator with the molten steel in Brought in contact.
  • the present invention relates to a method for combined top and bottom injection of O 2 and / or inert gas in a metal vessel for the purpose of decarburization of a molten metal, in particular a molten steel, wherein the required O 2 amount mainly by one or several top lances are blown in, and the required adjustment of the O 2 and / or inert gas blow intensity by the change of the Lanzenkonfiguralion during operation, ideally by arrangement and operation a second lance is realized.
  • the second lance is designed for a lower blowing intensity or flow rate.
  • the specific blowing rate of the second lance is set to a value in the range of 0.5 to 1 Nm 3 / (t * min).
  • the lance used on the lance head on a Laval nozzle on a Laval nozzle.
  • oxygen and / or inert gas is blown onto the molten metal by the second top lance.
  • the second lance is operated at low C content in the melt with a lower blowing intensity.
  • the mixing ratio between oxygen and inert gas with which the molten metal is applied during the process is adjusted in accordance with the actual C content of the melt.
  • the critical C content (starting point for the use of the second lance) depends above all on the process conditions, in particular the chemical composition and the temperature of the molten metal, and / or other thermochemical conditions.
  • the working position and the blowing rate of the lances used are adjusted accordingly during the operation of the decarburization process.
  • the dimensions of the Unterbaddüsen are smaller interpretable with sufficient bath mixing than is the case in known from the prior art method.
  • an oxygen / inert gas mixture in particular with a blowing rate of 0.1 to 0.3 Nm3 / (t * min), is introduced to keep the nozzles free in the area of the subbubble nozzles.
  • the Unterbaddüsen are arranged on the bottom or on the side wall of the metallurgical vessel.
  • the Unterbaddüsen are designed as classic nozzles and / or flushing stones.
  • top lance is used during a first process step for decarburization.
  • the top lance becomes switched off and the further decarburization continued by blowing in oxygen and optionally inert gas via one or more Unterbaddüsen.
  • the duration of use of the lance is accordingly approximately 15-25% of the total process time.
  • This reaction is strongly influenced by the CO partial pressure.
  • the CO partial pressure is suppressed by introducing inert gas (Ar / N 2 ) into the molten steel.
  • the decarburization condition in the lower bath nozzle is less favorable because of the ferrostatic pressure over the lower bath nozzles. It is therefore proposed according to the invention to support the further decarburization by blowing (top-blowing) and to intensify the mixing.
  • a certain amount of inert gas may be added to the O 2 to be introduced via the lance, whereby the amount of gas required for the operation of the laval nozzle of the lance can be provided.
  • the Inertgas mecanicischung is limited in a given by the process requirement area to minimize the inert gas consumption, in particular the Ar / N 2 consumption.
  • the entire gas flow through the lance is to be selected so that a high Lanzenkopf- and / or nozzle wear is avoided, and a high utilization of the injected gas is ensured.
  • the invention relates to a process for decarburization in a refractory lined vessel, which is preferably in converter form, in the metal manufacturing industry, preferably in the steel and stainless steel producing industry.
  • a refractory lined vessel which is preferably in converter form, in the metal manufacturing industry, preferably in the steel and stainless steel producing industry.
  • blowing of a treatment gas below the surface of the molten metal is referred to as bottom-blowing.
  • blowing of treatment gas onto the surface of the molten metal is referred to as top blowing.
  • the decarburization in a metal vessel is subdivided into two process stages.
  • the first stage during which oxygen addition determines the rate of chemical evolution, decarburization at higher C content occurs through combined top and bottom blow, thus minimizing the amount of gas introduced into the metal bath through the bottom nozzles is that a laying of the floor nozzles is prevented.
  • a second process stage below a critical C content in the bath which, for example in the case of chromium-containing melts, is between 0.3-0.4% by weight of carbon in the molten steel, the mass transfer process taking place within the scope of the decarburization determines the reaction rate.
  • the O 2 bubble intensity is reduced accordingly.
  • the required amount of O 2 will be preferred Embodiment of the method according to the invention mainly blown through the top lance, preferably with the addition of inert gas.
  • the design of the lance head (with a Laval nozzle) is precisely configured for the requirements in this phase.
  • the lance used during the first bubble stage can be changed by mechanical adaptation (switching or conversion) so that the required blowing intensity and the required gas-jet character can be met.
  • the mixing ratios between O 2 and inert gas through the second lance are adjusted during the decarburization depending on the C content.
  • the underbath nozzles are subjected to an O 2 / inert gas mixture in order to prevent the nozzles from being laid or routed and to ensure optimum bath mixing.
  • a reduction phase can follow, with the inert gas being injected through the underbath nozzles and / or top lance.
  • the Laval nozzle has a mechanical and / or electromagnetic device for changing the characteristic of the Laval nozzle with regard to the set characteristic flow rate, for example by changing the cross-section of the nozzle.
  • FIG. 1 an apparatus for decarburizing a molten steel is shown by the AOD method.
  • the device I has a metallurgical vessel 2, in particular a. Converter, in which there is a molten steel 3, in particular a melt of a, preferably chromium-rich, stainless steel. On the molten steel 3 floats a slag 4.
  • the molten steel 3 is passed through bottom nozzles 5 with a treatment gas, which generally contains oxygen and optionally an inert gas, in particular with one or more of the gases: oxygen, nitrogen. Argon or air, treated.
  • a treatment gas which generally contains oxygen and optionally an inert gas, in particular with one or more of the gases: oxygen, nitrogen. Argon or air, treated.
  • a first blowing lance 6 is operated, by means of which likewise a treatment gas, in particular oxygen or an oxygen / inert gas mixture, particularly preferably an oxygen-argon mixture, is brought into contact with the molten steel.
  • a treatment gas in particular oxygen or an oxygen / inert gas mixture, particularly preferably an oxygen-argon mixture
  • the treatment gas is brought into contact with the molten steel.
  • the slag is forced back.
  • a sufficient intensity of the directed through the Laval nozzle of the lance on the molten metal gas stream also ensures good mixing of the liquids contained in the vessel.
  • a second lance 7 provided is not used in the first process step, which essentially corresponds to decarburization at a carbon content of more than 0.3% by weight.
  • a second process step 1 ' which corresponds to a decarburization at a carbon content preferably at or below 0.3% by weight in the molten steel
  • the steel melt 3' in the metallurgical vessel 2 ' is in turn fed via one or more bottom nozzles 5' a treatment gas
  • the second lance 7 ' is in operation in the second method step 1', which differs from the first lance 6 'in that this lance, which in turn is preferably equipped with a Laval nozzle, for a different, in particular smaller , Flow rate of treatment gas is designed.
  • the slag 4 ' is at least partially forced back by the operation of the lance 7' of the molten steel.
  • the lance 6 ' remains out of operation during the second process step.

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