Our researcher, Mr. Ankur Agnihotri, presented his latest findings on 10 December 2025 in India.
Presentation title:
Radiative Heat Transfer and Pellet Melt/bathing in a Lab-Scale EAF Simulator with HDRI: Axisymmetric Enclosure Modeling and Arc Emission Analysis.
Research Highlight:
The work focuses on understanding radiative heat transfer in a lab-scale Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) for hydrogen-based DRI pellets. Using axisymmetric modeling and Monte Carlo sampling, the study quantifies how different furnace zones, especially the plasma arc, affect pellet heating. These insights will help optimize arc configurations and improve future EAF steelmaking with low-carbon feedstocks.
Excited to share that I had the opportunity to present my work at STIS-V 2025 on the topic: “Radiative Heat Transfer and Pellet Melt/bathing in a Lab-Scale EAF Simulator with HDRI: Axisymmetric Enclosure Modeling and Arc Emission Analysis”.
My presentation focused on understanding radiative heat transfer in a lab-scale Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) for hydrogen-based DRI pellets. Using axisymmetric modeling and Monte Carlo sampling, the study quantifies how different furnace zones, especially the plasma arc, affect pellet heating. These insights will help optimize arc configurations and improve future EAF steelmaking with low-carbon feedstocks.
Grateful for the platform that STIS provides to connect with Professors, Researchers and Industry experts who are shaping the future of sustainable steelmaking.
Special thanks to my supervisors Ville-Valtteri Visuri, and Petri Sulasalmi, and to Timo Fabritius and Mahesh Somani for the opportunity, guidance and great support.
Appreciation to HELIOS – MSCA DN (EU) for funding and supporting this work.
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