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The process of conversion in Linz–Donawitz converters is a crucial stage in the production of steel: oxygen is blown on the surface of the melted bath in order to reduce the carbon concentration. At the same time, suitable amounts of coolants are added in order to govern the increase of the bath temperature and reduce the impurities (favoring the slag formation). The aim is to direct the bath of melted...