Numerical Simulation of the Electroslag Casting With Liquid Metal for Producing Composite Roll

2015 ◽  
Vol 87 (6) ◽  
pp. 699-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhouhua Jiang ◽  
Yulong Cao ◽  
Yanwu Dong ◽  
Dong Hou ◽  
Haibo Cao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Electroslag Casting

scholarly journals Two-dimensional Numerical Simulation on Performance of Liquid Metal MHD Generator

2004 ◽  
Vol 124 (7) ◽  
pp. 971-976 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katsunori Yamada ◽  
Tetsuhiko Maeda ◽  
Yasuo Hasegawa ◽  
Yoshihiro Okuno
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Mhd Generator

Numerical Simulation of MHD Rectangular Duct Flow with FCI Based on Magnetic Induction Method

2012 ◽  
Vol 452-453 ◽  
pp. 344-347
Author(s):  
Tian Neng Xu ◽  
Jie Mao ◽  
Hua Chen Pan
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Magnetic Induction ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Duct Flow ◽  
Rectangular Duct ◽  
Induction Method ◽  
Pressure Equalization ◽  
Liquid Metal Flow

In dual-coolant and self-cooled blanket concepts, the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) pressure drop is a key point that should be considered. In order to reduce the high MHD drop, it requires an understanding of the liquid metal flow in rectangular duct with FCI. In this paper, two cases that have different pressure equalization slot widths were simulated based on MHD module of FLUENT. It is found that with different widths of pressure equalization slot, velocity distribution and pressure drop changes a lot.

Understanding the occurrence of the surface turbulence in a nonpressurized bottom gating system: Numerical simulation of the melt flow pattern

2015 ◽  
Vol 232 (3) ◽  
pp. 230-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Kheirabi ◽  
Amir Baghani ◽  
Ahmad Bahmani ◽  
Morteza Tamizifar ◽  
Parviz Davami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Flow Pattern ◽  
Oxide Films ◽  
Critical Value ◽  
Surface Velocity ◽  
Complete Agreement ◽  
Gating System ◽  
Melt Flow ◽  
Surface Turbulence

Surface turbulence during the filling of the mold triggers the entrainment of oxide films, which appears to be detrimental to the soundness of the final casting. Nonpressurized and bottom-gating systems have been employed in order to avoid such casting defects by reducing the surface velocity of the liquid metal. However, recent studies have shown that the melt front velocity in the mold entrance may exceed the critical value in the nonpressurized and bottom-gating systems. Therefore, a study was conducted on numerical simulation melt flow pattern in nonpressurized and bottom-gating systems. It was noted that the liquid metal enters the gate and then mold cavity with a higher velocity by formation of dead zones and vortex flows in runner's end. Therefore, the current designs based on conventional gating system ratio seem to be not optimized and unable to avoid the surface turbulence. Numerical results were in complete agreement with experimental observations. Understanding the reasons for occurrence of the surface turbulence in nonpressurized and bottom-gating systems provides information on the required steps to improve the design of the gating systems and minimize the entrainment of oxide films during the filling of the mold.

Numerical Simulation on the Liquid Metal Flow of the Acceleration Phase in the Shot Sleeve of Cold Chamber Die Casting Process

2007 ◽  
Vol 561-565 ◽  
pp. 1801-1804
Author(s):  
Jie Yang ◽  
Lang Yuan ◽  
Shou Mei Xiong ◽  
Bai Cheng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Shot Sleeve ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Acceleration Phase ◽  
Fill Ratio

Slow shot velocity and its acceleration phase in the shot sleeve have great influence on the flow pattern of the liquid metal in the shot sleeve. In this paper, a three-dimensional model based on the SOLA-VOF algorithm was developed and used to simulate the flow of melt in the shot sleeve. The mathematical model was verified by water analog experiments with constant plunger velocities. Based on numerical simulation results, the influences of the plunger acceleration on the wave profile of the liquid metal in the shot sleeve under different fill ratios and sleeve diameters were investigated. The results indicated that in order to avoid air entrapment in the shot sleeve, the optimal acceleration value to the critical slow shot velocity increases with the increase of the fill ratio, and the range of suitable acceleration becomes wider as well. With the same fill ratio, the value of suitable acceleration rises as the plunger diameter increases.

scholarly journals Computer Modeling of Electromagnetic Fields and Fluid Flows for Edge Containment in Continuous Casting

2004 ◽  
Vol 127 (4) ◽  
pp. 724-730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fon-Chieh Chang ◽  
John R. Hull
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Eddy Currents ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Fluid Flows ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Twin Roll Casting ◽  
Roll Casting ◽  
Twin Roll

A computer model was developed to predict eddy currents and fluid flows in molten steel. The model was verified by comparing predictions with experimental results of liquid-metal containment and fluid flow in electromagnetic (EM) edge dams (EMDs) designed at Inland Steel (Ispat Industries Ltd.) for twin-roll casting. This mathematical model can greatly shorten casting research on the use of EM fields for liquid metal containment and control. It can also optimize the existing casting processes and minimize expensive, time-consuming full-scale testing. The model was verified by comparing predictions with experimental results of liquid metal containment and fluid flow in EM edge dams designed at Inland Steel (Ispat Industries Ltd.) for twin-roll casting. Numerical simulation was performed by coupling a three-dimensional (3D) finite-element EM code (ELEKTRA) and a 3D finite-difference fluids code (CaPS-EM) to solve Maxwell’s equations, Ohm’s law, Navier-Stokes equations, and transport equations of turbulence flow in a casting process that uses EM fields. ELEKTRA is able to predict the eddy-current distribution and EM forces in complex geometry. CaPS-EM is capable of modeling fluid flows with free surfaces and dynamic rollers. The computed 3D magnetic fields and induced eddy currents in ELEKTRA are used as input to flow-field computations in CaPS-EM. Results of the numerical simulation compared well with measurements obtained from both static and dynamic tests.

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