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Refractory Design for Electric Arc Furnace (EAF)

2026-04-10

Refractory Design for Electric Arc Furnace (EAF)

电弧炉耐材设计核心是抗高温电弧辐射、抗强碱性渣侵蚀、抗热震、抗机械冲击、高导热 / 隔热适配、寿命同步,以超高功率(UHP)电弧炉为代表,采用碱性炉衬体系(镁质为主)+ 永久层 + 工作层复合结构,按炉顶、炉墙(热点 / 渣线)、炉底 / 炉坡、出钢口分区精准选型。

一、设计核心原则(Design Principles)

高温适配原则

耐材耐火度≥1800℃,热点区≥2000℃,匹配电弧高温(1600-1900℃)。

Refractoriness ≥1800℃, hot spot ≥2000℃, matching arc high temperature (1600-1900℃).

碱性渣适配原则

炼钢渣为高 CaO/FeO 碱性渣,必须选用镁质(MgO)系耐材(抗碱性渣最优)。

Steelmaking slag is high CaO/FeO basic slag, MgO-based refractories are mandatory (best basic slag resistance).

 

分区寿命同步原则

热点、渣线、炉顶、炉底采用差异化材质,实现全炉衬同步损毁、同步检修。

Differentiated materials for hot spot, slag line, roof, hearth to achieve synchronous lining wear and maintenance.

 

复合结构原则

永久层(稳定承重)+ 工作层(抗侵蚀)+ 隔热层(节能),UHP 炉配水冷壁 + 挂渣保护。

Permanent layer (stable load-bearing) + working layer (corrosion resistance) + insulating layer (energy saving); UHP EAF with water-cooled wall + slag coating protection.

抗热震与高导热原则

渣线 / 热点需高导热镁碳砖(快速散热、防脱碳);炉顶需高抗热震材质

Slag line/hot spot: high thermal conductivity MgO-C bricks (fast heat dissipation, anti-decarburization); Roof: high thermal shock resistance materials.

 
 

二、损毁机理(Damage Mechanisms)

  • 电弧高温辐射:电极区温度超 2000℃,耐材软化、氧化、脱碳。
  • Arc high-temperature radiation: >2000℃ near electrodes, causing softening, oxidation, decarburization.
  • 碱性渣侵蚀:FeO/CaO/SiO₂渗透镁质材料,形成低熔点相,冲刷剥落。
  • Basic slag corrosion: FeO/CaO/SiO₂ penetration, forming low-melting phases, erosion and spalling.
  • 热震冲击:频繁开炉盖、出钢,温度骤变(1800℃→室温),裂纹剥落。
  • Thermal shock: frequent roof opening, tapping, rapid temp change (1800℃→room temp), cracking and spalling.
  • 机械冲击:废钢加料撞击、钢渣流动冲刷、炉体振动。
  • Mechanical impact: scrap charging impact, slag flow erosion, furnace vibration.
  • 氧化脱碳:镁碳砖表面 C 被氧化,强度下降、结构疏松。
  • Oxidative decarburization: C in MgO-C bricks oxidized, strength loss, structure loosening.
 

三、炉衬结构体系(Lining Structure Systems)

1. 永久层(Permanent Layer)

  • 材质:高纯镁砖、镁质捣打料
  • Material: High-purity magnesia bricks, magnesia ramming mix

2. 工作层(Working Layer)

  • 炉墙 / 渣线:镁碳砖(MgO-C)
  • Furnace wall/slag line: Magnesia-carbon bricks (MgO-C)
  • 炉顶:高铝砖、镁铬砖、铝镁浇注料
  • Furnace roof: High-alumina bricks, magnesia-chrome bricks, alumina-magnesia castable
  • 炉底:电熔镁砂捣打料、镁碳砖
  • Furnace hearth: Fused magnesia ramming mix, MgO-C bricks

3. 隔热层(Insulating Layer)

  • 材质:镁质隔热砖、纳米微孔板、陶瓷纤维板
  • Material: magnesia insulating bricks, nano-microporous boards, ceramic fiber boards
  • 作用:减少散热、控制炉壳温度≤80℃
  • Function: reduce heat loss, control shell temp ≤80℃
 

四、分区耐材选型(Zone-based Refractory Selection)

1. 炉顶(Furnace Roof / Dome)

工况:电弧强辐射、频繁启闭、热震剧烈、粉尘冲刷

Conditions: strong arc radiation, frequent opening/closing, severe thermal shock, dust erosion

        普通功率电弧炉
  • 工作层:高铝砖、高铝浇注料
  • Working layer: High-alumina bricks , high-alumina castable
  • 超高功率(UHP)电弧炉
    • 工作层:镁碳砖、镁铬砖、镁铝尖晶石砖
  • Working layer: MGO C BRICK ,magnesia-chrome bricks, magnesia-alumina spinel bricks
  • 电极孔 / 热点:镁碳砖、刚玉预制件
  • Electrode hole/hot spot: MgO-C bricks , corundum precast blocks
  • 永久层:高纯镁砖、轻质镁砖
  • Permanent layer: high-purity magnesia bricks, 
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 炉墙(Furnace Wall)

一般炉墙、热点区、渣线区、炉门区(损毁最严重)

Divided into general wall, hot zone, slag line, door zone (most severe damage)

 
  • 一般炉墙
    • 材质:镁碳砖、白云石砖
  • Material: Magnesia carbon bricks , dolomite bricks
  • 热点区(电极附近)
    • 材质:高性能镁碳砖(
  • Material: High-performance MgO-C bricks
  • 渣线区(钢 - 渣界面)
    • 材质:镁碳砖、镁钙碳砖
  • Material: MgO-C bricks , magnesia-calcium-carbon bricks
  • 特点:抗 FeO 渗透、抗渣侵蚀最强
  • Features: best resistance to FeO penetration and slag corrosion
  • 炉门 / 加料口区
    • 材质:高抗热震镁碳砖、镁铬砖
  • Material: High thermal shock MgO-C bricks, magnesia-chrome bricks
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3. 炉底 & 炉坡(Hearth & Slope)

工况:钢水静压力、渣渗透、废钢冲击、高温侵蚀

Conditions: molten steel static pressure, slag penetration, scrap impact, high-temperature corrosion

  • 永久层:镁砖、镁质捣打料
  • Permanent layer: magnesia bricks, magnesia ramming mix 
  • 工作层(炉底)
    • 材质:电熔镁砂捣打料、镁碳砖
  • Material: Fused magnesia ramming mix , MgO-C bricks
  • 厚度:400-600mm
  • Thickness: 400-600mm 
  • 炉坡(堤坡)
    • 材质:镁碳砖、镁质捣打料
  • Material: MgO-C bricks, magnesia ramming mix
  • 结构:斜坡设计,利于出钢、抗冲刷
  • Structure: sloped design for tapping and erosion resistance

4. 出钢口(Tapping Hole / EBT)

工况:高温钢流冲刷、热震、渣侵蚀、频繁烧氧开口

Conditions: high-temperature steel flow erosion, thermal shock, slag corrosion, frequent oxygen burning

 
  • 材质:镁碳砖、刚玉 - 尖晶石浇注料
  • Material: MgO-C bricks 、corundum-spinel castable
  • 结构:整体预制块、套筒式、内外层复合
  • Structure: monolithic precast blocks, sleeve type, inner-outer composite
  • 寿命:300-500 炉次(定期更换 / 喷补)
  • Service life: 300-500 heats (regular replacement/gunning)
 

五、关键设计要点(Key Design Points)

 

1. 厚度设计(Thickness Design)

 
  • 炉顶:400-500mm(UHP 500-600mm)
  • Roof: 400-500mm (UHP 500-600mm)
  • 炉墙:350-450mm(热点 / 渣线 450-550mm)
  • Wall: 350-450mm (hot spot/slag line 450-550mm)
  • 炉底:500-800mm
  • Hearth: 500-800mm
 

2. 膨胀缝(Expansion Joints)

 
  • 镁碳砖:纵向 5-7m、横向 3-4m 设缝,宽 6-10mm,填陶瓷纤维绳
 
  • MgO-C bricks: joints every 5-7m (longitudinal), 3-4m (transverse), 6-10mm width, filled with ceramic fiber rope
  • 炉顶:环向 / 径向缝,宽 8-12mm
 
  • Roof: circumferential/radial joints, 8-12mm width
 

3. 锚固与吊挂(Anchoring & Suspension)

  • 炉顶:耐热钢
  • Roof: heat-resistant steel 
  • 炉墙:托砖板、金属锚固件,配合水冷箱固定
  • Wall: brick supports, metal anchors, fixed with water cooling boxes
 

4. 水冷与挂渣设计(Water Cooling & Slag Coating)

  • UHP 炉:炉墙 70% 面积设水冷箱 / 水冷套
  • UHP EAF: 70% wall area with water cooling boxes/jackets
  • 内表面喷涂镁质涂料,冶炼时挂渣形成自保护层,延长寿命 30%+
  • Inner surface coated with magnesia coating, forming self-protective slag layer during smelting, life +30%+
 

六、主流材质性能(Key Material Properties)

 
表格
中文名称English Name核心成分最高温度核心优势适用部位
镁碳砖MgO-C BricksMgO 75-85%, C 10-18%1800℃抗渣强、抗热震、高导热渣线、热点、炉墙、出钢口
高纯镁砖High-Purity MgO BricksMgO≥95%1750℃耐高温、稳定永久层、一般炉墙
镁铬砖MgO-Cr₂O₃ BricksMgO 65-75%, Cr₂O₃ 15-20%1850℃抗侵蚀、抗热震炉顶、炉门、强侵蚀区
电熔镁砂捣打料Fused MgO Ramming MixMgO≥95%1800℃整体性好、致密炉底、炉坡
高铝砖High-Alumina BricksAl₂O₃ 75-85%1750℃抗热震、价廉普通炉顶、烟道
 

七、寿命与维护(Service Life & Maintenance)

 
  • 炉墙(镁碳砖):300-800 炉次(UHP + 喷补可达 1000+)
  • Wall (MgO-C): 300-800 heats (UHP+gunning ≥1000)
  • 炉顶:200-400 炉次
  • roof: 200-400 heats
  • 炉底:800-1500 炉次
  • Hearth: 800-1500 heats
  • 维护:镁质喷补料(定期热喷补)、手投料、挖补,同步延长寿命
  • Maintenance: magnesia gunning mix (regular hot gunning), patching mix, digging repair