Digital twin model of a large scale hot molten metal ladle pouring system

POPOV, IVAN; Griffiths, Christian

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Digital twin model of a large scale hot molten metal ladle pouring system

IVAN POPOV, Christian Griffiths

The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Swansea University Authors: IVAN POPOV, Christian Griffiths

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In steel-making processes, large quantities (frequently exceeding 300 t) of liquid metal are transferred between vessels. In Basic Oxygen Steel (BOS) making process, metal is poured from Hot Metal (HM) ladles, utilising overhead gantry cranes, into furnaces for further processing. Due to the large q...

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Digital twin model of a large scale hot molten metal ladle pouring system

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