NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF THE EFFECTS OF BUOYANCY FORCES AND FLOW CONTROL DEVICES ON FLUID FLOW AND HEAT TRANSFER PHENOMENA OF LIQUID STEEL IN A TUNDISH

2000 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Lopez-Ramirez, R. D. Morales, J.
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Flow Control ◽  
Liquid Steel ◽  
Flow And Heat Transfer ◽  
Flow Control Devices ◽  
Buoyancy Forces ◽  
Control Devices

scholarly journals Numerical Modelling of Fluid Flow and Thermal Phenomena in the Tundish of CSC Machine

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Sowa
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Control ◽  
Liquid Steel ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Temperature Fields ◽  
Cast Slab ◽  
Flow Control Devices ◽  
Steel Cast ◽  
Control Devices ◽  
Steel Flow

Abstract The mathematical and numerical simulation model of the liquid steel flow in a tundish is presented in this paper. The problem was treated as a complex and solved by the finite element method. The single-strand slab tundish is used to continuous casting slabs. The internal work space of the tundish was modified by the following flow control devices. The first device was a striker pad situated in the pouring tundish zone. The second device was a baffle with three holes and the third device was a baffle without hole. The main purpose of using these devices was to cause a quiet liquid mixing as well as give directional metal flow upwards which facilitated inclusion floatation. The interaction of flow control devices on hydrodynamic conditions was received from numerical simulation. As a result of the computations carried out, the liquid steel flow and steel temperature fields were obtained. The influence of the tundish modification on velocity fields in the liquid phase of steel was estimated, because these have an essential influence on high quality of a continuous steel cast slab.

Numerical Simulation of the Molten Steel Flow in the Tundish of CSC Machine / Symulacja Numeryczna Przepływu Ciekłej Stali W Kadzi Pośredniej Urządzenia COS

2012 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 1163-1169 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Sowa ◽  
A. Bokota
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Control ◽  
Liquid Steel ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Velocity Fields ◽  
Temperature Fields ◽  
Cast Slab ◽  
Flow Control Devices ◽  
Control Devices ◽  
Steel Flow

The mathematical and numerical simulation model of the liquid steel flow in a tundish is presented in this paper. The problem was treated as a complex one. The velocity fields are obtained by solving the momentum equations and the continuity equation, whereas the thermal fields are calculated by solving the conduction equation with the convection term. One takes into consideration in the mathematical model the changes of thermophysical parameters depending on the temperature. The problem was solved by the finite element method. The one-strand slab tundish is used to casting slabs. The internal work space of the tundish was modified by flow control devices. The first device was a striker pad situated in the pouring tundish zone. The second device was a baffle with three holes. The main purpose of using these was to put barriers in the steel flow path as well as give directional metal flow upwards which facilitated inclusion floatation. The visualization of interaction of flow control devices on hydrodynamic conditions was received from numerical simulations. As a result of the computations carried out, the liquid steel flow and steel temperature fields were obtained. The influences of the tundish modifications on the velocity fields in liquid phase of the steel were estimated, because these have essential an influence on high-quality of a continuous steel cast slab.

The Effect Analysis of Fin Arrangement on Thermal Hydraulic Performance of a Vehicular Cooler

2013 ◽  
Vol 712-715 ◽  
pp. 1600-1604
Author(s):  
Jing Zhao ◽  
Bao Lan Xiao ◽  
Wei Ming Wu ◽  
Xiao Li Yu ◽  
Guo Dong Lu
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Effect Analysis ◽  
Performance Requirements ◽  
Flow And Heat Transfer ◽  
Stability Structure ◽  
Safety And Stability

The excellent thermal hydraulic performances of coolers are the foundations of vehicular safety and stability. Structure, material, fin type and arrangement all have important effects on the thermal hydraulic performances. Numerical simulation method was adopted in this paper to investigate the effect of fin arrangement. The fluid flow and heat transfer performances were contrasted and analyzed under two different fin arrangements. It was found that fin arrangement effected thermal hydraulic performances severely and during the design process of a cooler, the performance requirements could be met through adjusting fin arrangements.

The Application of Shape Memory Alloy as Vortex Generators and Flow Control Devices for Enhanced Convective Heat Transfer

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd. S. Aris ◽  
Ieuan Owen ◽  
Chris. J. Sutcliffe
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Flow Control ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Convective Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Convective Heat ◽  
Vortex Generators ◽  
Transfer Enhancement ◽  
Flow Control Devices ◽  
Control Devices

This paper is concerned with convective heat transfer enhancement of heated surfaces through the use of vortex generators and flow control devices. A preliminary proof-of-concept investigation has been carried out into the use of active vortex generators and flow control elements, both manufactured from Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) which are activated at set temperatures. The vortex generators change their shape to intrude further into the flow at high temperature to enhance heat transfer, while they maintain a low profile at low temperatures to minimise flow pressure losses. One set of vortex generators was made from pre-alloyed powders of SMA material in an advanced rapid prototyping process known as Selective Laser Melting (SLM). Another set of devices was also made from commercially available flat annealed thin SMA sheets for comparison purposes. The flow control elements are devices that preferentially guide the flow to heated parts of a surface, again using temperature-activated SMAs. Promising results were obtained for both the vortex generator and flow control device when their temperatures were varied from 20° to 85°C. The vortex generators responded by increasing their angle of attack from 20° to 35° while the wavy flow control elements straightened out at higher temperatures. As the designs were two-way trained, they regain their initial position and shape at a lower temperature. The surface temperature of the heated plate on which the active devices were positioned reduced between 8 to 51%, indicating heat transfer enhancement due to the generated vortices and changes in air flow rates.

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