We invite you to the lecture held by MEng Mohamad Al Nasser on 31 October at 10:00 AM in D3.
This talk focuses on numerical modeling as a powerful tool for examining the behavior of the electric arc and its interactions with the surrounding environment, particularly under varying operating conditions such as the use of hydrogen as a shielding gas.
The presentation will explore several key zones within the furnace, including the electric arc, liquid metal pool, and slag, to gain a deeper understanding of how changes in operating conditions—such as gas type and external magnetic fields—affect furnace performance. The model predicts electric arc behavior, thermal fields, and fluid flow within the liquid metal and slag layers, offering insights into critical phenomena such as heat transfer, refractory wall erosion, and operational efficiency. These simulations provide valuable information for enhancing furnace design, enabling the integration of more sustainable technologies, and improving overall EAF performance in industrial-scale operations.
Mohamad Al Nasser completed his Master’s degree in 2019 at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. Later that year, he began his PhD studies at Montanuniversität Leoben in Austria, where he also serves as a research staff member at the Chair of Simulation and Modeling of Metallurgical Processes (SMMP). His research expertise spans Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) in plasma and liquid metals, Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) processes, and Electrovortex Flows (EVF).