Method and control device for combustion of a hot blast furnace

The combustion control method and device for hot blast furnaces address overheating and underheating issues by calculating heat quantities and adjusting gas supply, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operation.

JP7831276B2Active Publication Date: 2026-03-17JFE STEEL CORP
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2022207134
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-12-23
Publication Date
2026-03-17
Estimated Expiration
2042-12-23

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Technical Problem

Existing combustion control methods for hot blast furnaces fail to adequately address overheating or underheating due to variations in gas calorific value and heat storage capacity, leading to increased operating costs and furnace inefficiencies.

Method used

A combustion control method and device that calculates actual and predicted heat quantities using specific formulas, adjusts gas supply based on thermal efficiency corrections, and controls the hot blast furnace to maintain optimal operating conditions.

Benefits of technology

The method and device effectively suppress excessive or insufficient heat in the hot blast furnace, reducing operating costs and improving furnace efficiency by precise heat management.

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Abstract

To provide a method and device for combustion control of a hot air furnace, capable of suppressing the occurrence of excess heat or insufficient heat in the hot air furnace.SOLUTION: A method for combustion control of a hot air furnace includes: a combustion step of storing heat input by combusting a gas mixture in a heat storage chamber; and a blower step of generating hot air by supplying cold air into the heat storage chamber and then supplying the generated hot air to a blast furnace. The method further includes a step of calculating an actual value of heat quantity, calculating the amount of heat taken away by generating the hot air, calculating an actual value of thermal efficiency of the hot air furnace, calculating the amount of heat to be input when generating hot air next time, calculating the amount of mixed gas to be supplied when generating the next hot air, and controlling the hot air furnace based on the calculated amount of mixed gas.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
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