Numerical Simulation on the Flow, Combustion and Heat Transfer in Regenerative Reheating Furnace

The signification of CFD to the design and optimization of metallurgical furnaces and thermal facilities is introduced briefly. The fluid flow, combustion and heat transfer of a regenerative reheating furnace is numerically simulated in 3-D by using the κ-e model, combined with Mixed Burning Model, Radiation Model and NO x Molel. The results indicate that the flow pattern and the distribution of temperature and concentration in the regenerative reheating furnace are favorable to satisfy the high quality requirements of reheating.