Numerical Simulation of Inclusion Capture in the Slab Continuous Casting Considering the Influence of the Primary Dendrite Arm Spacing

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-386
Author(s):  
Yanbin Yin ◽  
Jiongming Zhang ◽  
Shaowu Lei ◽  
Zhitong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Primary Dendrite ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Solidification Process ◽  
Slab Surface ◽  
Continuous Casting Mold ◽  
Slab Continuous Casting ◽  
Dendrite Arm Spacing ◽  
Inclusion Concentration ◽  
Primary Dendrite Arm Spacing

AbstractIn the present work, a coupled three-dimensional numerical model of fluid flow, heat transfer, and inclusion motion during the solidification of molten steel in slab continuous casting mold has been developed. Based on the model, this paper has studied the inclusion capture during the process. The influence of the primary dendrite arm spacing on inclusion capture has been considered. The inclusion distributions, total masses, and average diameters at different depth from the slab surface have been given out in the present paper. The simulation results revealed the inclusion concentration existed in the solidification process, and the inclusion capturing area varies with the depth from the slab surface.

scholarly journals Influence of M-EMS on Fluid Flow and Initial Solidification in Slab Continuous Casting

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3681
Author(s):  
Guoliang Liu ◽  
Haibiao Lu ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Chenxi Ji ◽  
Jiangshan Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Casting Speed ◽  
Liquid Pool ◽  
Industrial Test ◽  
Magnetic Flux Density ◽  
Continuous Casting Mold ◽  
Slab Continuous Casting ◽  
Initial Solidification

A mathematical model coupled with electromagnetic field has been developed to simulate the transient turbulence flow and initial solidification in a slab continuous casting mold under different electromagnetic stirring (EMS) currents and casting speeds. Through comparing the magnetic flux density, flow field with measured results, the reliability of the mathematical model is proved. The uniform index of solidified shell thickness has been introduced to judge the uniformity of the solidified shell. The results show that a horizonal recirculation flow has been generated when EMS is applied, and either accelerated or decelerated regions of flow field are formed in the liquid pool. Large EMS current and low casting speed may cause the plug flow near the mold narrow face and a suitable EMS current can benefit to the uniform growth of solidified shell. Meanwhile, an industrial test exhibits that EMS can weaken the level fluctuation and number density of inclusion. Overall, a rational EMS current range is gained, when the casting speed is 1.2 m/min, the rational EMS current is 500–600 A.

Effects of U-Shape Inner Cooler on Flow and Solidification of Molten Steel in Slab Continuous Casting Mold

2011 ◽  
Vol 291-294 ◽  
pp. 423-427
Author(s):  
Yan Juan Jin ◽  
Xiao Chao Cui ◽  
Zhu Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Temperature Field ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Molten Steel ◽  
Continuous Casting Mold ◽  
Slab Continuous Casting ◽  
Cooling Technology ◽  
Steel Flow

An inner-outer coupled cooling technology of molten steel for 1240×200mm slab continuous casting, that is to set an inner cooler—U shape pipes in the mold, is put forward in order to enhance the efficiency of transmitting heat and improve inner structure of billet. The flow status and solidification status of molten steel under coupling flow field and temperature field in inner-outer coupled cooling mold are simulated by using fluid dynamics software, and compare with those in traditional mold. It is found that setting inner cooler in the mold can make molten steel flow status even, which is favorable to floating up of the inclusion, quickening the solidification of steel liquid and improving the quality of billet.

scholarly journals The Simulation and Optimization of an Electromagnetic Field in a Vertical Continuous Casting Mold for a Large Bloom

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 516
Author(s):  
Lianwang Zhang ◽  
Changjun Xu ◽  
Jiazheng Zhang ◽  
Tao Wang ◽  
Jing Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Electromagnetic Force ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Electromagnetic Stirring ◽  
Current Intensity ◽  
Continuous Casting Mold ◽  
Current Frequency ◽  
Simulation And Optimization ◽  
Electromagnetic Model

The electromagnetic model of a large-bloom continuous casting was established to simulate the magnetic field. The model 3600 digital, high-precision, three-dimensional Gaussian meter was used to measure the internal magnetic field of mold electromagnetic stirring (M-EMS). The distribution of simulated magnetic field was basically consistent with that of the measured magnetic field; the accuracy of electromagnetic stirring model was verified. With the increase of current frequency, the electromagnetic force first increases and then decreases; when the current frequency is 9 Hz, the electromagnetic force reaches its maximum value. A bipolar electromagnetic stirring model is proposed; the influence of current intensity and distance were investigated. With the increase of current intensity of lower mold electromagnetic stirring (M-EMSB), the internal magnetic intensity of upper mold electromagnetic stirring (M-EMSA) gradually increases, and the middle region is gradually filled by magnetic field. With the increase of the distance, the range of the low-intensity magnetic field expands. When the current intensity of the M-EMSB is 320 A, and the distance is 400 mm, an 8 mT uniform magnetic field in the range of 1.2 m is formed. Compared with the traditional continuous casting electromagnetic agitator, the center equiaxial crystal of bipolar electromagnetic agitator increases from 30.3% to 49.5%.

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