Modeling the development of strength in pellets

Abstract

Mathematical models used for describing the heat hardening of iron-ore pellets should include a description of the development of fired strength. This paper reviews the mechanisms of strength development and presents a suitable formalism for strength development that can be used in mathematical models. The formalism is shown to adequately fit experimental results generated under laboratory conditions where the time-temperature profiles of the pellets are known. © 1986 The Metallurgical Society of American Institute of Mining.