scholarly journals Steel/Slag Interface Behavior under Multifunction Electromagnetic Driving in a Continuous Casting Slab Mold

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 983 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohui Sun ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Haibiao Lu ◽  
Yunbo Zhong ◽  
Zhongming Ren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Computational Models ◽  
Steel Slag ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Surface Velocity ◽  
Interface Behavior ◽  
Continuous Casting Slab ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Control Technologies ◽  
Steel Flow

The transient numerical model combined with the volume of fluid (VOF) approach is employed to investigate the steel/slag interface behavior under multifunction electromagnetic driving in a continuous casting slab mold. Here, electromagnetic stirring (EMS) and electromagnetic braking (EMBr), respectively, are chosen as flow multifunction control technologies in the upper and lower areas of the mold. The computational models are validated with measurement results. The results show that multifunction electromagnetic driving changes the flow pattern, which has the potential to simultaneously meet the requirements of the steel flow in the regions above and below the nozzle, ensuring the uniformity and activity of the molten steel in the upper region of the mold and avoiding the excessive depth of the impinging jet. After EMS, the steel forms a deflected circulation flow at the steel/slag interface, and the surface velocity distribution is more uniform. EMBr still has the function of stabilizing the meniscus when multifunction electromagnetic driving is applied. Taking wave height and wave amplitude as evaluation criteria, the influence of EMS and EMBr on the steel/slag interface can be evaluated and controlled to some extent by observing the key points.

Influence of SEN depth and port angle on vertical electromagnetic brake effects in continuous casting mould

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 445-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuang Li ◽  
Engang Wang ◽  
Yu Xu ◽  
Lin Xu
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Molten Steel ◽  
Steel Slag ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Electromagnetic Brake ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Narrow Side ◽  
Continuous Casting Mould ◽  
Steel Flow ◽  
Port Angle

Purpose To effectively control the molten steel flow and the stability of free surface in continuous casting mould, this paper aims to propose a new type electromagnetic brake technique, namely, vertical electromagnetic brake (V-EMBr). Its brake effect under special processing parameters such as submerged entry nozzle (SEN) depth and port angle is evaluated by the numerical simulation methods. Design/methodology/approach A couple three-dimensional mathematical model of fluid flow and static magnetic field was developed to investigate the behaviour of molten steel flow and steel/slag interface in the continuous casting mould, and a volume of fluid model is used to track the interfacial behaviour of molten steel and liquid slag by solving the continuity equation of the phase volume fraction. Findings The simulation results showed that the application of V-EMBr can significantly reduce the flow intensity in upper recirculation zone and decrease the meniscus height and the flow velocity of molten steel in the vicinity of narrow side of mould, which is beneficial to reduce the possibility of mould flux entrapment. Especially, the brake effect of V-EMBr has a little affected by the SEN depth and port angle, which is helpful for V-EMBr to better adapt the actual continuous casting process. Originality/value Compared to the conventional-level EMBr, the new proposed V-EMBr has the advantage to effectively control the molten steel flow and steel/slag interfacial fluctuation in the vicinity of narrow side of mould with a pair of magnetic fields, and its brake effect is less affected by the changes in continuous casting processing parameters.

scholarly journals Geometric Modification of the Tundish Impact Point

Metals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 944 ◽  
Author(s):  
Branislav Buľko ◽  
Ivan Priesol ◽  
Peter Demeter ◽  
Peter Gašparovič ◽  
Dana Baricová ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Slag Phase ◽  
Refractory Lining ◽  
Dead Zone ◽  
Steel Slag ◽  
Phase Interface ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Physical Modelling ◽  
Slag Layer ◽  
Steel Flow ◽  
The Impact

In connection with the increasing requirements for cleanliness in conticast steel, it is necessary to develop original solutions. The tundish, as the last refractory-lined reactor, gives enough space to remove inclusions by optimizing the flow of steel. The basic component of the tundish is the impact pad, the shape of which creates a suitable flow of steel, thus making it part of the tundish metallurgy. The optimal steel flow in the tundish must avoid creating dead zone areas, or the slag “eye” phenomenon in the slag layer around the ladle shroud, and is intended to create conditions for the release of inclusions by promoting reactions at the steel-slag phase interface. The flow also has to prevent excessive erosion of the tundish refractory lining. This paper compares the standard impact pad with the “Spheric” spherical impact pad using computional fluid dynamiscs (CFD) tools and physical modelling. The evaluation criteria are residence time and flow in the tundish at three different casting speeds.

Formation and Control of Transverse Corner Cracks in the Continuous Casting Slab of a Microalloyed Steel

2021 ◽  
pp. 2000649
Author(s):  
Yadong Wang ◽  
Qiang Ren ◽  
Lifeng Zhang ◽  
Xiaogang Yang ◽  
Wen Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Microalloyed Steel ◽  
Continuous Casting Slab ◽  
Corner Cracks ◽  
And Control

scholarly journals Mathematical Heat Transfer Model Research for the Improvement of Continuous Casting Slab Temperature

2005 ◽  
Vol 45 (9) ◽  
pp. 1291-1296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongming WANG ◽  
Guirong LI ◽  
Yucheng LEI ◽  
Yutao ZHAO ◽  
Qixun DAI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Heat Transfer Model ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Continuous Casting Slab ◽  
Model Research ◽  
Slab Temperature

Heat Transfer and Solidification Model of Slab Continuous Casting Based on Nail-Shooting Experiments

2015 ◽  
Vol 1088 ◽  
pp. 153-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
An Gui Hou ◽  
Yi Min ◽  
Cheng Jun Liu ◽  
Mao Fa Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Liquid Core ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Soft Reduction ◽  
Slab Continuous Casting ◽  
Solidification Model ◽  
Core Length ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Heat Transfer And Solidification

A heat transfer and solidification model of slab continuous casting process was developed, and the nail-shooting experiments were carried out to verify and improve the prediction accuracy. The comparison between the simulation and the measurements results showed that, there exists difference between the model predicted liquid core length and the calculated liquid core length according to the measurement results of the solidification shell thickness. In the present study, the value of constant a in the heat transfer coefficient calculation formula was corrected through back-calculation, results showed that, the suitable value of a is 31.650, 33.468 and 35.126 when the casting speed is 0.8m·min-1, 0.9m·min-1 and 1.0m·min-1 respectively, which can meet the liquid core length of the measurement results. The developed model built a foundation for the application of dynamic secondary cooling, and dynamic soft reduction.

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