Mikko Helle

Publications

Research output per year 2006 2009 2010 2011 2015 2022

• 26 Article
• 9 Conference contribution

Research output per year

Research output per year

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• 2022

  Wear-Model-Based Analysis of the State of Blast Furnace Hearth

  Helle, M., Saxén, H., de Graaff, B. & van der Bent, C., Feb 2022, In: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B: Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science. 53, 1, p. 594-603 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Hearth 100%
  • State 100%
  • Blast Furnace 50%
  • Lining 50%
  • Metal 50%
  5 Citations (Scopus)

  5 Downloads (Pure)
• 2020

  Drainage model of multi-taphole blast furnaces

  Roche, M., Helle, M., van der Stel, J., Louwerse, G., Storm, J. & Saxén, H., 11 May 2020, In: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B: Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science. 51, 4, p. 1731-1749 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Model 100%
  • Blast Furnace 66%
  • Runoff 50%
  • Outflow 50%
  • Liquid 50%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

  15 Downloads (Pure)
• 2019

  On‐line estimation of liquid levels in the blast furnace hearth

  Roche, M., Helle, M., van der Stel, J., Louwerse, G., Shao, L. & Saxén, H., 2019, In: Steel Research International. 90, 3, p. –

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  File
  14 Citations (Scopus)

  45 Downloads (Pure)

• Principal component analysis of blast furnace drainage patterns

  Roche, M., Helle, M. & Saxén, H., 2019, In: Processes. 7, 8, p. –

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  6 Citations (Scopus)
• 2018

  Estimation of liquid levels in the BF hearth

  Helle, M., Saxén, H., Roche, M., Louwerse, G. & van der Stel, J., 2018, 8th International Congress on Science and Technology of Ironmaking : ICSTI 2018. ASMET (ed.). ASMET, Austrian Society for Metallurgy and Materials, p. –

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Professional

• Off-line model of blast furnace liquid levels

  Roche, M., Helle, M., van der Stel, J., Louwerse, G., Shao, L. & Saxén, H., 2018, In: Isij International. 58, 12, p. 2236–2245

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  10 Citations (Scopus)
• 2017

  Estimation of the hot face temperatures of the blast furnace hearth by an inverse method

  Roche, M., Helle, M. & Saxén, H., 2017, 30th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, July 2-6, San Diego, California : ECOS 2017. Beyene, A. (ed.). San Diego State University, p. 1–12

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

• Feasibility study of woody-biomass use in a steel plant through process integration

  Wiklund, A. C-M., Helle, M., Kohl, T., Järvinen, M. & Saxén, H., 2017, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 142, part 4, p. 4127–4141

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  20 Citations (Scopus)
• 2016

  Economic assessment of options for biomass pretreatment and use in the blast furnace

  Wiklund, A. C-M., Helle, M. & Saxén, H., 2016, In: Biomass and Bioenergy. 91, p. 259–270

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  14 Citations (Scopus)
• 2015

  A numerical study of oxygen blast furnace operation

  Helle, M. & Saxén, H., 2015, AISTech2015 & ICSTI Proceedings. Association for Iron & Steel Technology, p. –

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

• Operation windows of the oxygen blast furnace with top gas recycling

  Helle, M. & Saxén, H., 2015, In: Isij International. 55, 10, p. 2047–2055 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimization of an integrated steel plant with carbon capturing and utilization processes

  Ghanbari Toudeshki, H., Helle, M. & Saxén, H., 2015, In: IFAC papers online. 48, 17, p. 12–17

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimization of Midrex direct reduced iron use in ore-based steelmaking

  Huitu, K., Helle, H., Helle, M., Kekkonen, M. & Saxén, H., 2015, In: Steel Research International. 86, 5, p. 456–465 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimization of the operation of hot stoves

  Helle, M. & Saxén, H., 2015, 54th Annual Conference of Metallurgists hosting America's Conference on Aluminum Alloys. n/a (ed.). Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, p. 1–10

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

• Sustainable conceptual process design for a primary steel plant

  Ghanbari Toudeshki, H., Helle, M. & Saxén, H., 2015, 54th Annual Conference of Metallurgists hosting America's Conference on Aluminum Alloys. n/a (ed.). Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, p. 1–12

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
• 2014

  Optimal Resource Allocation in Steel Making Using Torrefied Biomass as Auxiliary Reductant

  Wiklund, A. C-M., Saxén, H. & Helle, M., 2014, International Congress on Energy Efficiency and Energy Related Materials (ENEFM 2013). Yavuz Oral, A., Banu Bahsi, Z. & Özer, M. (eds.). Springer, p. 33–41

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
• 2013

  Optimization of steelmaking using Fastmet direct reduced iron in the blast furnace

  Huitu, K., Helle, M., Helle, H., Kekkonen, M. & Saxén, H., 2013, In: Isij International. 53, 12, p. 2038–2046 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  21 Citations (Scopus)
• 2012

  Process integration of steelmaking and methanol production for suppressing CO₂ emissions — A study of different auxiliary fuels

  Ghanbari Toudeshki, H., Helle, M. & Saxén, H., 2012, In: Chemical Engineering and Processing. 61, p. 58–68

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  28 Citations (Scopus)

• Steelmaking integrated with a polygeneration plant for improved sustainability

  Ghanbari Toudeshki, H., Helle, M., Pettersson, F. & Saxén, H., 2012, In: Chemical Engineering Transactions. 29, p. 1033–1038 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  8 Citations (Scopus)
• 2011

  Multiobjective optimization of top gas recycling conditions in the blast furnace by genetic algorithms

  Mitra, T., Helle, M., Pettersson, F., Saxén, H. & Chakraborti, N., 2011, In: Materials and Manufacturing Processes. 26, 3, p. 475–480

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  41 Citations (Scopus)

• Nonlinear optimization of steel production using traditional and novel blast furnace operation strategies

  Helle, M., Helle, H. & Saxén, H., 2011, In: Chemical Engineering Science. 66, 24, p. 6470–6481 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  61 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimization of blast furnace steelmaking process from a process integration perspective

  Ghanbari, H., Helle, M., Pettersson, F. & Saxén, H., 2011, Process Development Division - Core Programming Topic at the 2011 AIChE Annual Meeting. AIChE, p. 549-556 8 p. (Process Development Division - Core Programming Topic at the 2011 AIChE Annual Meeting).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

  • Blast Furnace 100%
  • Carbon Dioxide Emission 100%
  • Science and Technology 100%
  • Cost 100%
  • Optimization 100%

• Optimization study of steelmaking under novel blast furnace operation combined with methanol production

  Ghanbari Toudeshki, H., Helle, M., Pettersson, F. & Saxén, H., 2011, In: Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 50, 21, p. 12103–12112 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  21 Citations (Scopus)
• 2010

  Analysis of the economy and emissions of blast furnace operation with top gas recycling

  Helle, H., Ghanbari, H., Helle, M., Pettersson, F. & Saxén, H., 2010, AISTech 2010 - Proceedings of the Iron and Steel Technology Conference. Association for Iron and Steel Technology, p. 379-386 8 p. (AISTech - Iron and Steel Technology Conference Proceedings).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

• Multi-objective optimization of ironmaking in the blast furnace with top gas recycling

  Helle, H., Helle, M., Pettersson, F. & Saxén, H., 2010, In: Isij International. 50, 10, p. 1380–1387 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  42 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimisation study of ironmaking using biomass

  Helle, M., Helle, H., Pettersson, F. & Saxén, H., 2010, In: Ironmaking and Steelmaking. 37, 8, p. 590–598 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimization of top gas recycling conditions under high oxygen enrichment in the blast furnace

  Helle, M., Helle, H., Saxén, H. & Pettersson, F., 2010, In: Isij International. 50, 7, p. 931–938 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  53 Citations (Scopus)
• 2009

  Assessment of the State of the Blast Furnace High Temperature Region by Tuyere Core Drilling

  Helle, M., Saxén, H. & Kerkkonen, O., 2009, In: Isij International. 49, 2, p. 203–209 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Data-Driven Analysis of Results from Blast Furnace Tuyere Core Drillings

  Helle, M., Saxén, H. & Kerkkonen, O., 2009, In: Steel Research International. 80, 6, p. 384–389 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Mathematical Optimization of Ironmaking with Biomass as Auxiliary Reductant in the Blast Furnace

  Helle, H., Helle, M., Saxén, H. & Pettersson, F., 2009, In: Isij International. 49, 9, p. 1316–1324 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  46 Citations (Scopus)

• Modelling of enantioselective and racemic hydrogenation of ethyl pyruvate on a Pt/Al2O3 catalyst in the presence of microwave irradiation

  Toukoniitty, B., Wärnå, J., Mikkola, J-P., Helle, M., Saxén, H., Murzin, D. & Salmi, T., 2009, In: Chemical Engineering and Processing. 48, 4, p. 837–845 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimization of Blast Furnace Operation Under Top Gas Recycling

  Helle, H., Helle, M., Pettersson, F. & Saxén, H., 2009, The 5th International Congress on the Science and Technology of Ironmaking. JOURNAL IRON STEEL RESEARCH EDITORIAL BOARD, p. 613–618 6 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
• 2008

  Data-driven Analysis of Sulfur Flows and Behaviour in the Blast Furnace

  Helle, M. & Saxén, H., 2008, In: Steel Research International. 79, 9, p. 671–677 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
• 2006

  Modelling noisy blast furnace data using genetic algorithms and neural networks

  Helle, M., Pettersson, F., Chakraborti, N. & Saxén, H., Feb 2006, In: Steel Research International. 77, 2, p. 75-81 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Neural Network 100%
  • Blast Furnace 66%
  • Genetic Algorithm 66%
  • Neuron 66%
  • Reducing Agent 33%
  37 Citations (Scopus)

• Simulation of tuyere-raceway system in blast furnace

  Helle, M. & Saxén, H., 2006, In: Ironmaking and Steelmaking. 33, 5, p. 407–412 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  16 Citations (Scopus)