J Shanghai Jiaotong Univ Sci ›› 2011, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (3): 312-315.doi: 10.1007/s12204-011-1150-3

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Development and application of thermal mathematical model of iron ore pellet bed in grate

Feng J.-X.; Liang K.-L.; Zhang C.; Xu J.-H.; Zhang Y.-M.; Yang J.-B.   

  1. School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; Shougang Mining Company, Qian'an 064404, Hebei, China
  • Published:2025-06-27

Abstract: Based on the analysis of heat transfer mechanics, physical and chemical change of pellet drying and preheating process in grate, the mathematical model is established and solved by three-diagonal matrix algorithm. With Visual Basic 6.0 a simulation software is developed. The model is verified by measurements at a domestic pellet plant, and the temperature distribution of pellet bed is gained. Meanwhile, the influence of different operation parameters on the pellet thermal process is studied. The results can be taken as a basis of practical production control and the grate optimizing design. © Shanghai Jiaotong University and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2011.

Key words: Grate; Iron ore pellet; Mathematical mode; Simulation; Thermal process