Progress in Slag Foaming in Metallurgical Processes

Professor Fruehan has been a pioneer in the fundamental understanding of slag foaming in ironmaking and steelmaking processes. Although considerable progress has been made in our understanding of the phenomena, there are still unanswered questions regarding the mechanisms in industrial processes and how to control them. At McMaster University, we have been working on conditions that are relevant to foaming in electric arc furnaces (EAFs) where these phenomena are central to modern EAF practices. This work will be reviewed and put in the context of what is known from a fundamental standpoint.