Innovative wear modelling and ladle optimization (FEM)

Topic description

Objectives: Develop and validate FE models for ladle linings (brick vs monolithic) capturing dry-out effects, thermal shock, primary/secondary creep, corrosion-induced property drift and progressive wear. Use biaxial press, pilot trials and full-scale monitoring for calibration/validation; compare stress–property–wear relations across architectures and explore shape, layer thickness and thermal-cycle trade-offs under multi-objective constraints. Provide data packages and reduced models and derive topology-optimisation-ready simplified models (creep/plasticity/thermo-elastic) to cut computation while preserving key physics. Deliver design guidance that connects ladle parameters to value-in-use and environmental impact.​

Expected Results: Two FE thermo-mechanical models (brick vs. monolithic working lining) including primary/secondary creep, drying/corrosion-driven property change, and wear. Topology-optimisation-ready simplified model (cr...