EP0512658B2 - Plant for treatment of liquid steel and process for running the same - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a method for the secondary metallurgical treatment of molten steel under vacuum.
- the size of the individual parts of the system or their capacity is coordinated so that for one a certain amount of production ensures a smooth flow of materials within the process chain.
- Figure 2 shows the original treatment sequence at just one vacuum level.
- the on Variant 2 shown in Figure 3 shows the final treatment of the melt in a separate rinsing station in front.
- Variant 3 ( Figure 4) contains a second treatment stand.
- a further reduction in the clock sequence is limited by the availability of the conventional vacuum pump system, usually existing from water ring pumps and steam jets.
- the invention is based on a known VOD system. This usually consists of a Combination of water ring pumps and the actual core of the vacuum system, the steam jets.
- Fig. 6 the usual one is in the first line, labeled VAK-Stand 1 (container 1) Treatment process of a melt shown in a VOD system, as it results from Fig. 1, only with the modification that the treatment section F was moved to a conditioning stand.
- VAK-Stand 1 container 1
- the pretreatment is also carried out the melt in container 1 'is completed.
- the first melt is now in a form not shown in FIG Condition level transferred and finished.
- Container 1 is now ready to hold one third ladle available while the container 1 'by appropriate actuation of shut-off devices can be subjected to a low vacuum.
- the purpose of the solution according to the invention is to increase the time utilization of the previous and downstream melting and casting equipment by z.
- Fig. 5 is a timing diagram of the solution according to the invention including an electric arc furnace or converter and a continuous caster shown, the cycle time of the vacuum system Is 55 minutes.
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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren zur sekundärmetallurgischen Behandlung von Stahlschmelze unter Vakuum.The invention relates to a method for the secondary metallurgical treatment of molten steel under vacuum.
Anlagen dieser Art sind im Prinzip und hinsichtlich der technischen AusGestaltung der einzelnen Aggregate und Verfahrensstufen bekannt, z. B. aus Stahl u. Eisen 109 (1989), Nr. 22, Seite 1047 bis 1056. Die Rohstahlerzeugung wird dabei entweder in einem Elektrolichtbogenofen oder einem Konverter vorgenommen. Daran anschließend wird der flüssige Stahl einer Station zur sekundärmetallurgischen Behandlung zugeführt und fertiggemacht und letztlich auf einer Stranggießanlage bzw. als Blockstahl vergossen.Systems of this type are in principle and with regard to the technical design of the individual Aggregates and process stages are known, e.g. B. made of steel u. Eisen 109 (1989), No. 22, pages 1047 to 1056. The crude steel is produced either in an electric arc furnace or in a converter. Then the liquid steel becomes a station for secondary metallurgical treatment fed and finished and finally cast on a continuous caster or as block steel.
Eine derartige Prozeßkette ist auch aus einem Prospekt der Mannesmann Demag Hüttentechnik 6.15.3.11 E 08.90.2000 bekannt. Als Aggregat zur sekundärmetallurgischen Behandlung kommt hier eine VOD-Anlage zum Einsatz, s. Fig. 11 mit Beschreibung.Such a process chain is also from a brochure from Mannesmann Demag Hüttentechnik 6.15.3.11 E 08.90.2000 known. One comes here as an aggregate for secondary metallurgical treatment VOD system for use, see 11 with description.
Die Größe der einzelnen Anlagenteile bzw. deren Kapazität ist so aufeinander abgestimmt, daß für eine bestimmte Erzeugungsmenge ein reibungsloser Materialfluß innerhalb der Prozeßkette gewährleistet ist.The size of the individual parts of the system or their capacity is coordinated so that for one a certain amount of production ensures a smooth flow of materials within the process chain.
Der Verfahrensablauf innerhalb der VOD-Station wird anhand von Bild 1 erläutert. Er gliedert sich in die
Abschnitte A - F:
Im Kontext mit den vor- bzw. nachgeschalteten Produktionseinrichtungen sind dabei die in den Bildern
2 bis 4 dargestellten Varianten möglich und bekannt.In the context of the upstream or downstream production facilities are those in the
Bild 2 (Variante 1) gibt die ursprüngliche Behandlungsfolge an nur einem Vakuumstand wieder. Die auf
Bild 3 dargestellte Variante 2 sieht die Schlußbehandlung der Schmelze in einem gesonderten Spülstand
vor.Figure 2 (variant 1) shows the original treatment sequence at just one vacuum level. The on
Variante 3 (Bild 4) enthält einen zweiten Behandlungsstand. Eine weitere Reduzierung der Taktfolge ist begrenzt durch die Verfügbarkeit des herkömmlichen einen Vakuumpumpensystems, üblicherweise bestehend aus Wasserringpumpen und Dampfstrahlern.Variant 3 (Figure 4) contains a second treatment stand. A further reduction in the clock sequence is limited by the availability of the conventional vacuum pump system, usually existing from water ring pumps and steam jets.
Diese bekannten Konzepte der Prozeßkette Schmelzeinrichtung - VOD-Anlage - Gießeinrichtung stellen keine grundsätzlichen Lösungen dar, die niedrigen Taktzeiten von Schmelz- und Gießeinrichtungen auch nur näherungsweise zu erreichen oder eine Anpassung aneinander vorzunehmen. Veränderungen innerhalb der einmal festgelegten Linie wären nur durch Einbeziehung einer kostenaufwendigen, zusätzlichen metallurgischen Einrichtung oder der Verlagerung der Fertigmachzeit der Schmelzen nach der Reduktionsbehandlung in einen gesonderten Spülstand möglich. Auch ist das Gesamtsystem unflexibel in bezug auf Änderungen metallurgischer oder gießtechnischer Verfahrensweisen, die sich auf die Taktzeit der einzelnen Stufen im Sinne einer Verkürzung dieser Taktzeiten auswirken.These known concepts of the process chain melting device - VOD plant - pouring device the basic cycle times of melting and pouring devices are not basic solutions either only approximate or to adapt to each other. Changes within the once established line would only be by including a costly, additional metallurgical Establishment or relocation of the finishing time of the melts after the reduction treatment possible in a separate flushing station. The overall system is also inflexible in terms of Changes in metallurgical or casting techniques that affect the cycle time of each Levels in the sense of shortening these cycle times.
Zum Stand der Technik wird ferner auf das Buch H. Knüppel "Desoxidation UND Vakuumbehandlung von Stahlschmelzen", Bd. II "Grundlagen der Pfannenmetallurgie", Verlag Stahleisen m.b.H., 1983, Düsseldorf, DE, Textteil: S.257-260, S.306-309 und Bildteil: Abbildungen 4.53 und 4.60 verwiesen.The state of the art is further referred to the book H. Knüppel "Deoxidation AND vacuum treatment von Stahlschmelzen ", Vol. II" Basics of ladle metallurgy ", Verlag Stahleisen m.b.H., 1983, Düsseldorf, DE, text part: S.257-260, S.306-309 and picture part: Figures 4.53 and 4.60 referenced.
Zum Stand der Technik gehört auch noch eine offenkundig vorbenutzte Anlage in Siegen/Geisweid.The state of the art also includes an obviously pre-used system in Siegen / Geisweid.
Diese war für die Aufnahme von zwei Kesseln ausgelegt. Das Tiefvakuum wurde durch dreistufige Dampfstrahlpumpen sowie zwei parallel laufende Wasserringpumpen erzeugt. Bei Erreichung eines bestimmten Druckes (10 Torr) konnte eine der Wasserringpumpen abgetrennt und für die Erzeugung eines mittleren Vakuums in dem zweiten Behälter eingesetzt werden.This was designed to hold two boilers. The low vacuum was through three-stage steam jet pumps and two water ring pumps running in parallel. When a certain pressure (10 Torr) was reached, one of the water ring pumps could separated and for the creation of a medium vacuum in the second container be used.
Eine gleichzeitige Erzeugung des Tiefvakuums und des mittleren Vakuums konnte aus vorrichtungstechnischen Gründen, d.h. durch den notwendigen gemeinsamen Einsatz der beiden Wasserringpumpen nicht erfolgen.A simultaneous generation of the low vacuum and the medium vacuum could device-related reasons, i.e. through the necessary joint effort of two water ring pumps do not take place.
Das Problem besteht also darin, eine Lösung zu finden, die mit geringstmöglichem Aufwand ein hohes Maß an Flexibilität und eine Anpassung der VOD-Behandlungszeit an die Taktzeiten der vor- bzw. nachgeschalteten Schmelz- und Gleßeinrichtungen gewährleistet.So the problem is finding a solution that is high with the least possible effort Degree of flexibility and an adjustment of the VOD treatment time to the cycle times of the previous or downstream melting and casting facilities guaranteed.
Die Erfindung geht von einer bekannten VOD-Anlage aus. Diese besteht im Regelfall aus einer Kombination von Wasserringpumpen und dem eigentlichen Kern der Vakuumanlage, den Dampfstrahlern. The invention is based on a known VOD system. This usually consists of a Combination of water ring pumps and the actual core of the vacuum system, the steam jets.
Nachfolgend soll die Erfindung näher erläutert werden, wobei Bezug genommen wird auf die Fig. 6 und 7.The invention will be explained in more detail below, reference being made to FIGS. 6 and 7.
In Fig. 6 ist zunächst in der ersten Zeile, mit VAK-Stand 1 (Behälter 1) bezeichnet, der übliche Behandlungsablauf einer Schmelze in einer VOD-Anlage dargestellt, wie er sich aus Fig. 1 ergibt, lediglich mit der Abwandlung, daß der Behandlungsabschnitt F in einen Konditionierungsstand verlegt wurde.In Fig. 6, the usual one is in the first line, labeled VAK-Stand 1 (container 1) Treatment process of a melt shown in a VOD system, as it results from Fig. 1, only with the modification that the treatment section F was moved to a conditioning stand.
Nach Abschluß aller vorbereitenden Arbeiten (Zeitabschnitt A) wird im Behälter 1 gemäß Fig. 7 durch
Einschalten der Wasserringpumpen 5' bei geschlossener Absperrvorrichtung 9, 9', 12 über die Saugleitung
10, 11' bei geöffneter Absperrvorrichtung 12' ein mittleres Vakuum von z.B. 180 mbar erzeugt. In diesem
Zeitabschnitt B wird auf die Schmelze in der Gießpfanne 2 durch die Einrichtung zur Sauerstoffzufuhr 6'
Sauerstoff auf die Schmelze aufgeblasen. Die Sauerstoffzufuhr kann auch über eine abbrennbare Lanze
erfolgen.After completion of all preparatory work (period A) in
Gegen Ende dieses Abschnittes B, bei geringer werdendem Gasanfall aus der Schmelze, wird die
Absperrvorrichtung 9' geöffnet und dafür die Absperrvorrichtung 12' geschlossen, so daß nunmehr der
Behälter 1 von den Wasserringpumpen 5 und den Dampfstrahlern 4 auf ein gewünschtes Tiefvakuum
bestimmter Größe gefahren wird. Während dieser Zeit kann weiterhin Sauerstoff geblasen werden. Nach
Beendigung der Sauerstoffzufuhr schließen sich die Behandlungsschritte bzw. Behandlungsabschnitte C -
Auskochen - und E = Reduzieren - (unter Einleiten von Spülgasen) an.Towards the end of this section B, when the amount of gas from the melt decreases, the
Shut-off device 9 'opened and the shut-off device 12' closed, so that now the
Während dieser Behandlung im Behälter 1 wird in den VAK-Stand 2 (Behälter 1') eine weitere Pfanne 2
eingesetzt und es erfolgt eine Behandlung nach der für die erste Pfanne beschriebenen Art, d. h. es wird
die Absperrvorrichtung 12 geöffnet, so daß im Behälter 1' ein mittleres Vakuum mit Hilfe der Wasserringpumpen
5' über die Rohrleitungen 10, 11 erzeugt wird.During this treatment in
Mit Abschluß der Behandlungszeit E für die erste Pfanne im Behälter 1 ist gleichzeitig die Vorbehandlung
der Schmelze im Behälter 1' abgeschlossen.At the end of the treatment time E for the first pan in the
Bei dem gewählten Beispiel wird nun die erste Schmelze in einem in Fig. 7 nicht dargestellten
Konditionsierungsstand überführt und fertiggemacht. Der Behälter 1 steht jetzt für die Aufnahme einer
dritten Gießpfanne zur Verfügung, während der Behälter 1' durch entsprechende Betätigung von Absperrvorrichtungen
einem Tiefvakuum unterworfen werden kann.In the example chosen, the first melt is now in a form not shown in FIG
Condition level transferred and finished.
In dem vorliegenden Beispiel werden zwar stets als Einrichtungen für die Erzeugung eines mittleren Vakuums Wasserringpumpen benutzt und für die Erzeugung des Tiefvakuums eine Kombination von Wasserringpumpen und Dampfstrahlern, jedoch kann auch für das mittlere Vakuum eine Dampfstrahlanlage entsprechender Auslegung benutzt werden.In the present example, it is true that they are always used as means for generating an average Vacuum water ring pumps are used and a combination of for generating the low vacuum Water ring pumps and steam jets, however, a steam jet system can also be used for medium vacuum appropriate interpretation can be used.
Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung wird der Zweck verlolgt, eine höhere zeitliche Auslastung der vor- und nachgeschalteten Schmelz- und Gießeinrichtungen durch z. B. Sequenzguß beim Stranggießen bei höherer Schmelzleistung oder verringerter Größe der Ölen zu erreichen.The purpose of the solution according to the invention is to increase the time utilization of the previous and downstream melting and casting equipment by z. B. Sequence casting in continuous casting achieve higher melting capacity or reduced size of the oils.
Die erzielten Vorteile stellen sich dar als Produktionssteigerung der Anlage bei verringerten Investitions- und Betriebskosten, einer erhöhten Auslastung der Vakuumeinrichtung und erhöhte Anpassungsmöglichkeit der VOD-Behandlungen an die Taktfolge der Schmelz- bzw. Gießeinrichtungen.The advantages achieved are shown as an increase in production of the plant with reduced investment and operating costs, increased utilization of the vacuum device and increased adaptability the VOD treatments to the cycle sequence of the melting or casting equipment.
In Fig. 5 ist ein Zeitablaufsschema der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung unter Einbeziehung eines Elektrolichtbogenofens bzw. Konverters und einer Stranggießanlage dargestellt, wobei die Taktzeit der Vakuumanlage 55 min beträgt.In Fig. 5 is a timing diagram of the solution according to the invention including an electric arc furnace or converter and a continuous caster shown, the cycle time of the vacuum system Is 55 minutes.
Die durch die erfindungsgemäße Lösung möglichen Effekte sind der nachfolgenden Übersicht zu
entnehmen mit ihren Auswirkungen auf Behandlungszeit, Produktivität bzw. Anlagengröße.
Dabei ist zu ergänzen, daß - gleiche Taktzeit vorausgesetzt - diese Effekte auch bei den vor- und nachgeschalteten Schmelz- und Gießeinrichtungen eintreten. Beispielsweise könnte im Vergleich mit Var. 3 (Fig. 4) bei der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung - gleiche Produktionshöhe vorausgesetzt - die Anlagengröße von 100 auf 54 t reduziert werden, dies sowohl im Hinblick auf Schmelzeinrichtung, Vakuum- und Stranggießanlage.It should be added that - assuming the same cycle time - these effects also with the previous and downstream melting and pouring equipment. For example, in comparison with Var. 3rd (Fig. 4) in the solution according to the invention - provided the same level of production - the size of the system be reduced from 100 to 54 t, both with regard to the melting device, vacuum and Continuous caster.
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- A method for the secondary-metallurgical treatment of molten steel under vacuum, comprising the process stepsin which at least one process step is effected with the simultaneous introduction of an additional gas, in particular of inert gases, into the melt and two melts are simultaneously subjected to a vacuum in two vessels, wherein the melt in one vessel, which had previously been subjected to a vacuum treatment at medium vacuum, is subjected to a deep vacuum by a means consisting of water ring pumps and steam-jet ejectors, and during this time the melt in the other vessel is subjected to a medium vacuum by means of a separate water ring pump station, the times being staggered such that at the end of the treatment time E of the melt in one vessel under deep vacuum, the pretreatment of the melt in the other vessel is finished under medium vacuum, the medium vacuum being 1 bar to 200 mbar and the deep vacuum being below 200 mbar.1. refining the melt with simultaneous supply of oxygen (time portion B),2. boiling-out of the melt following the supply of oxygen (time portion C),3. addition of reducing agents with subsequent treatment time for degasification and desulphurisation of the melt (time portion D and E) and4. analysis correction and alloying (time portion F),
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