Industry-adapted simulation of induction furnaces

Purpose and goal

The goal of the project is to gather knowledge and formulate a strategy for industry-adapted simulation of heating with induction. The goal is also to have a clear plan for continued work in a full-scale project upon completion of the project in order to develop an industry-adapted simulation software.

Expected effects and result

The project will include a literature study and needs analysis focused on numerical simulations of induction heating in steelmaking. A compilation of prerequisites for developing an industry-adapted simulation software, as well as selected methods with the greatest practical applicability are the project´s expected results. A project plan for a full-scale project will be proposed to complete an industrial induction heating modeling software.

Planned approach and implementation

Swerim leads the work and gathers the knowledge required to achieve the desired results and expectations in the project. The industry partners contribute to the needs analysis and mapping of existing control systems and calculation models that are used today. All parties will cooperate to collect data and basis for verification attempts. To the extent possible, models will be tested in a computational environment set up by Swerim.