Mathematical Modeling of Heat Power Processes of Silicium Carbide Production in Acheson Furnace  Full text

I. V. Derevyanko, A. V. Zhadanos

National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine
4 Gagarin Ave., Dnipropetrovsk, 49600, Ukraine

UDC 661.68:669.046.001.57    

Metall. Min. Ind.,  2010, Vol. 2, No. 5, pp. 330-335      

Abstract                                         

Thermo-physical model of silicon carbide production process in Acheson furnace is worked out. Dynamics of thermal state of reaction zone in the furnace is computed by finite difference method with the use of PC. The dimensions of zones of products of silica carbon thermal recovery due to heat generated when passing electric current through the furnace core are determined according to modeling results. Temperature front of reducing reactions is indicated.

Keywords: SILICIUM CARBIDE, ACHESON FURNACE, THERMO-PHYSICAL MODEL, TEMPERATURE ZONES, FRONT OF REDUCING REACTIONS, SECONDARY MATERIALS