CAUSES OF LOW UPTAKE SHORT

Added: 2026-05-19

[00:00:00]Let's try to find out that what are the causes of a low optic temperature. The first root cause lies in the operational and the burden distribution. Poor prac- particle size, uneven O2 coke ratio, and collapsing over layer disturb the gas flow and the top top temperature.

[00:00:18]Next, blast and thermal factors.

[00:00:21]So, every 1% increase in oxygen enrichment can lower top temperature by 14° that we known to all operators. So, at low blast temperature or high moisture and heat losses accelerate all these. So, third is the raw material and the charge factors where cold or the wet burden can drag the top temperature down to even uh by a huge margin. While fluctuating center ratio and poor charge quality destabilize the furnace in a bad shape.

[00:00:54]So, finally, internal and equipment factors like a water leak or increases low to air fuel and long stoppages and particle breakdown all cool the heart and choke the energy flow. So, the key inside is low optic temperature is not caused by one issue. It's a cascade of imbalance across the burden, blast, material, and equipment. So, diagnose all four areas and restore to the furnace stability.