OPTIMIZATION OF WALL MATERIAL FOR MINIMUM HEAT LOSSES FOR INDUCTION FURNACE BY FEA
Abstract
Induction furnaces are commonly employed for melting metals, and to prevent losses, silica ramming mass is typically used as a refractory material. Consequently, it is crucial to optimize the thickness of the refractory material. This research paper focuses on optimizing the wall thickness and material to minimize heat losses during the iron melting process. Calculations involve determining thermal properties and physical parameters for heat loss calculations. Theoretical heat loss and temperature distribution calculations are then compared to actual measurements obtained from an existing furnace, which experiences significant losses. To perform the optimization, ANSYS Software was utilized, providing more accurate results in a shorter timeframe. The problem was approached in an axi-symmetric manner since it exhibits symmetry about the Y-Axis. Ultimately, it was concluded that optimizing the thickness of the refractory material could reduce losses by 35%, while optimizing the thermal properties could lead to a reduction of 73% in losses. By employing the proper thickness and material properties for the refractory material in the induction furnace, losses can be ultimately reduced by 70%.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Under the Creative Commons Attribution- 4.0 International License (CC BY-4.0 DEED).
You are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially.
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
- The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
- No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
Notices:
You do not have to comply with the license for elements of the material in the public domain or where your use is permitted by an applicable exception or limitation.
No warranties are given. The license may not give you all of the permissions necessary for your intended use. For example, other rights such as publicity, privacy, or moral rights may limit how you use the material.
