scholarly journals Influence of EMS on Asymmetric Flow with Different SEN Clogging Rates in a Slab Continuous Casting Mold

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1288
Author(s):  
Bin Li ◽  
Haibiao Lu ◽  
Yunbo Zhong ◽  
Zhongming Ren ◽  
Zuosheng Lei
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Submerged Entry Nozzle ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Continuous Casting Mold ◽  
Continuous Casting Process ◽  
Slab Continuous Casting ◽  
Safe Level ◽  
Mold Flow ◽  
Slag Entrapment

Submerged entry nozzle (SEN) clogging is a troublesome phenomenon in the continuous casting process that can induce the asymmetric mold flow, and thus, lowering the steel product quality. In this paper, a mathematical model coupling the electromagnetic and flow fields, was developed to investigate the influence of the SEN clogging rate on the flow field and the influence of electromagnetic stirring (EMS) on the asymmetric mold flow. Slag entrapment index Rc was introduced to quantify the possibility of slag entrapment, and symmetric index S was introduced to quantify the symmetry of the flow field. The results show that as the SEN clogging rate increased, the slag entrapment index Rc increased, while the symmetric index S decreased. EMS can greatly improve the symmetry of the flow field with SEN clogging, but it cannot remove the asymmetric phenomenon completely because the stirring intensity should be controlled below the safe level to avoid slag entrapment.

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.

A narrative review: The electromagnetic field arrangement and the “braking” effect of electromagnetic brake (EMBr) technique in slab continuous casting

2021 ◽  
Vol 118 (2) ◽  
pp. 218
Author(s):  
Zhuang Li ◽  
Lintao Zhang ◽  
Danzhu Ma ◽  
Nicholas P. Lavery ◽  
Engang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Casting ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Continuous Casting Process ◽  
Electromagnetic Brake ◽  
Slab Continuous Casting ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Local Type ◽  
High Casting Speed ◽  
Multi Mode

Electromagnetic brake (EMBr) technique is adopted to reduce the turbulence of molten alloy in the slab mould in the continuous casting process, especially under high casting speed. We introduce a state-of-the-art EMBr technique by reviewing the published literature. The main objective of this paper is to give a clear view of the EMBr technique in terms of the magnet arrangement, along with their “Braking” effect to help decision-making. The EMBr system can be divided into three types, in terms of the magnet arrangement: the Local type, the Ruler type and the Multi-mode type, respectively. Both advantages and disadvantages of each type have been discussed. Further challenges are also raised.

scholarly journals Optimization on Reducing Slag Entrapment in 150 × 1270 mm Slab Continuous Casting Mold

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1774 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Wang ◽  
Shufeng Yang ◽  
Feng Wang ◽  
Jingshe Li
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Casting Speed ◽  
Surface Velocity ◽  
Continuous Casting Mold ◽  
Slab Continuous Casting ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Submerged Entrance Nozzle ◽  
Dynamics Simulations ◽  
Slag Entrapment

To reduce slag entrapment in 150 × 1270 mm slab continuous casting molds at the Tang Steel Company, the effect of submerged entrance nozzle (SEN) depth and casting speed on the phenomenon was studied by computational fluid dynamics simulations. Then, the slag entrapment behavior in continuous casting molds, utilizing Large Eddy Simulation (LES) by coupling the volume of fluid (VOF) method, was also used. Finally, the effect of several common oils usually used to simulate slag in water modelling on slag entrapment was discussed and the water modelling results were used to validate the numerical simulation findings. The results showed that the optimum scheme is a submerged depth of SEN 90 mm and a casting speed of 1.6 m/min. Under optimal conditions, the maximum surface velocity is smallest (0.335 m/s) and the maximum slag entrapment ratio (0.44%) appears in the position of 0.1 m below the meniscus after 15 s. The water modelling results were in good agreement with the numerical simulation results.

Effect of Bottom Structure of Submerged Entry Nozzle on Flow Field in Ultra-Thick Slab Continuous Casting Mold

2010 ◽  
Vol 154-155 ◽  
pp. 840-845 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Xie ◽  
Deng Fu Chen ◽  
Qiang Liu ◽  
Jia Long Shen ◽  
Zheng Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Flow Pattern ◽  
Submerged Entry Nozzle ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Surface Flow ◽  
Water Model ◽  
Continuous Casting Mold ◽  
Flat Bottom ◽  
Thick Slab ◽  
Flow Intensity

Submerged entry nozzle (SEN) bottom structure plays an important role in determining the flow pattern in continuous casting process. This work applies a water model to evaluate the pointed-bottom, flat-bottom and recessed-bottom nozzle performance in ultra-thick slab mold. The jet properties and surface flow are compared for the three kinds of nozzles quantitatively. The results show that flat-bottom and recessed-bottom nozzles are similar in flow pattern, but the pointed-bottom nozzle has smaller jet angle, thinner flow pattern, larger surface asymmetry rate, and higher surface flow intensity.

Interfacial Heat Flux Estimation in a Funnel Shaped Mould and Analysis of Solidification Characteristics in Thin Slab Continuous Casting

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedduri Jayakrishna ◽  
Ananda Vaka ◽  
Saurav Chakraborty ◽  
Suvankar Ganguly ◽  
Prabal Talukdar
Keyword(s):  
Heat Flux ◽  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Molten Steel ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Thermal Characteristics ◽  
Submerged Entry Nozzle ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Thin Slab ◽  
Slab Continuous Casting

Abstract An inverse heat transfer model based on Salp Swarm optimization algorithm is developed for prediction of heat flux at the hot faces of a mould in thin slab continuous casting. The industrial mould considered in this work is a funnel-shaped mould having complex arrangement of cooling slots and holes. Significant variations of heat flux along the casting direction, as well as across the width are observed. Subsequently, the obtained heat flux profile estimated by the inverse method is used to analyse the fluid flow and thermal characteristics of the solidifying steel strand inside the mould. Three different recirculatory zones are present due to molten steel flow, affecting the thermal and solidification characteristics significantly. The effect of these recirculatory flows on remelting phenomenon, and consequent formation of thinner shell at the mould outlet leading to quality control issues in the casting process have been discussed. Another practical issue of depression in the wide face shell thickness at the mould outlet has been identified, and its cause has been related to the location of the Submerged Entry Nozzle and the high speed of the molten steel inflow.

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