Mold taper optimization for continuous casting of H-beam blanks

2019 ◽  
Vol 116 (5) ◽  
pp. 505
Author(s):  
Wei Chen ◽  
Gaiyan Yang ◽  
Liguang Zhu ◽  
Gaoxiang Guo ◽  
Jiaqi Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Air Gap ◽  
Surface Cracks ◽  
Load Step ◽  
Narrow Face ◽  
Continuous Casting Process ◽  
Step Method ◽  
H Beam ◽  
Multiple Load

The objective of this study is to optimize the mold taper for continuous casting of H-beam blanks. A thermo-mechanical coupled mathematical model was established to analyze the heat transfer, solidification, and shrinkage of the strand in the mold based on the multiple load step method. Based on the simulation results of the air gap distribution in the mold, the mold taper was optimized at selected points on the surface of H-beam blank mold by minimizing the air gap thickness and the best taper scheme was proposed. The results show that the original mold tapers are relatively larger and the optimum mold tapers are as follows: (1) taper at the flange surface: 0.81%/m; (2) taper at the narrow face: 0.68%/m; (3) taper at the fillet: −1.44%/m. The optimum mold size obtained from taper optimization was used in the actual continuous casting process and based on the results, it can be concluded that the optimum mold taper scheme proposed in this study reduced the formation of surface cracks in H-beam blanks.

scholarly journals Reducing Surface Cracks and Improving Cleanliness of H-Beam Blanks in Continuous Casting — Improving continuous casting of H-beam blanks

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2019) ◽  
pp. 612-620
Author(s):  
Wei Chen ◽  
Gaiyan Yang ◽  
Liguang Zhu ◽  
Xingjuan Wang ◽  
Baomin He
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Temperature Fields ◽  
Control Surface ◽  
Surface Cracks ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Online Implementation ◽  
H Beam

AbstractA beam blank is ideal for H-beam production, but there are more defects in/on beam blanks than other common blanks. The study of the H-beam blank quality assurance system has great significance for production to determine the key factors causing defects and optimise the casting process parameters. Experimental analysis and numerical simulation, based on an actual production process, were used as research methods. The former was used to test and analyse the cracks, inclusions, and the flux in the mould to determine the preliminary factors causing defects in a beam blank. The latter was used to simulate the flow and temperature fields and the movement of inclusions to determine the key factor leading to defects and to optimize the casting process parameters. Online implementation of the recommendations of this project was developed, which proved that it is very useful and efficient to control surface cracks on the web and enhance cleanliness of an H-beam blank.

The Air Reoxidation and the Formation of Large Inclusions in Continuous Casting Process

1973 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kichinosuke MATSUNAGA ◽  
Chikakazu NAMIKI ◽  
Taiji ARAKI
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Continuous Casting Process

Development of Electromagnetic Swirling Flow in Immersion Nozzle in Continuous Casting Process of Steel

2011 ◽  
Vol 295-297 ◽  
pp. 1284-1288 ◽  
Author(s):  
De Wei Li ◽  
Zhi Jian Su ◽  
Li Wei Sun ◽  
Katsukiyo Marukawa ◽  
Ji Cheng He
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Swirling Flow ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Continuous Casting Process ◽  
New Process ◽  
Electromagnetic Generator ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Magnetic Field ◽  
Immersion Nozzle

Swirling flow in an immersion nozzle is effective on improving quality of casting block and casting speed in continuous casting process of steel. However, a refractory swirl blade installed in the nozzle is liable to cause clogging, which limit the application of the process. In this study a new process is proposed, that is a rotating electromagnetic field is set up around an immersion nozzle to induce a swirling flow in it by Lorentz force. New types of swirling flow electromagnetic generator are proposed and the effects of the structure of the generator, the coil current intensity and frequency on the magnetic field and on the flow field in the immersion nozzle are numerically analyzed.

Effect of Strain Rate on Nb(C,N) Precipitation in Micro Alloy Steel Slab

2012 ◽  
Vol 535-537 ◽  
pp. 633-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheng Hai Zhu ◽  
Sheng Tao Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Strain Rate ◽  
Alloy Steel ◽  
Casting Speed ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Continuous Casting Process ◽  
Precipitation Model ◽  
Strain And Strain Rate ◽  
Steel Slab

It was analyzed by strain-induced precipitation model that Nb(C,N) precipitation in micro alloy steel slab was effected by strain rate during continuous casting process. The results are as follows: The changing of casting speed could effect the time for 5%precipitation of Nb(C,N), which was decreasing with increasing casting speed at certain temperature and strain rate. Slab strain and strain rate were too small in bending zone and leveling zone. The effect of slab strain rate on Nb(C,N) precipitation could be ignore when Nb(C,N) precipitation in continuous casting process was studied.

Inclusions, lining materials and nozzle clogging during middle carbon steel billet continuous casting process

2008 ◽  
Vol 105 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shihong Liu ◽  
Xinhua Wang ◽  
Xiangjun Zuo ◽  
Yufeng Wang ◽  
Lifeng Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Steel ◽  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Continuous Casting Process ◽  
Nozzle Clogging ◽  
Steel Billet ◽  
Billet Continuous Casting
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