Objective Slag splashing as a means of extending vessel-lining life was first implemented on BOS vessels. Since its introduction, lining performance has dramatically improved. At the same time, it has been proved impossible to maintain the bottom stirring systems in operation beyond about 2000 heats. The project aims to improve BOS steelmaking operations and achieve consistent performance, throughout a campaign, by extending the availability of bath stirring to match the vessel life. This will be extended by practices such as slag splashing and by linking blowing strategies and lance designs to vessel shape. This will be attained by: identifying the criteria that link vessel geometry to blowing practice to assist in achieving consistent end point and yield; by making recommendations on lance design and slag splashing procedures; by increasing life of tuyere blocks to ensure that bottom stirring is available throughout the vessel campaign life. Programme(s) ECSC-STEEL C - Medium-term guidelines for the ECSC steel RTD programme of research and pilot/demonstration projects, 1996-2002 Topic(s) C1 - Primary steelmaking Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator BRITISH STEEL EU contribution No data Address 15, Marlebone Road NW1 5JD LONDON United Kingdom See on map Total cost No data Participants (2) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all RAUTARUUKKI OYJ, CORPORATE R & D Finland EU contribution No data Address 92101 RAAHE See on map Total cost No data SSAB TUNNPLÅT Sweden EU contribution No data Address 971 88 LULEÅ See on map Total cost No data