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- Title
CFD Study on the Physical Behavior of Flue Dust in an Industrial-Scale Copper Waste Heat Boiler.
- Authors
Schmidt, Amélia; Montenegro, Victor; Reuter, Markus; Charitos, Alexandros; Stelter, Michael; Richter, Andreas
- Abstract
The Flash Smelting Furnace (FSF) is one of the most common reactors for the primary smelting of copper concentrates. Its smooth operation depends on the availability and performance of the downstream Waste Heat Boiler (WHB). The WHB is especially sensitive to problems with its flue dust handling, such as the formation of accretions, which can lead to downtime and equipment failures. Due to the limited accessibility and the harsh conditions of the WHB, experimental studies are challenging. Therefore, CFD simulations can be a promising option to increase knowledge and evaluate a range of options. The present study investigates the physical behavior of flue dust in an industrial-scale WHB via a three-dimensional CFD model. Size-dependent particle sedimentation and the risk areas for flue dust accretions are predicted, finding good agreement with industrial experience and data from the literature. To make the evaluation of accretion risk zones possible, a new sticking function for flue dust is developed. The results are validated against dust samples. Finally, operational recommendations for minimizing flue dust accretions are derived.
- Subjects
FLY ash; WASTE heat boilers; DUST; SMELTING furnaces; COPPER smelting; COPPER mining
- Publication
Metallurgical & Materials Transactions. Part B, 2022, Vol 53, Issue 1, p537
- ISSN
1073-5615
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11663-021-02389-y