A funnel-type mold is commonly used to provide necessary clearance for the submerged entry nozzle in the thin slab casting(TSC).The partially solidified shell is subjected to the mechanical deformations,which can lead...A funnel-type mold is commonly used to provide necessary clearance for the submerged entry nozzle in the thin slab casting(TSC).The partially solidified shell is subjected to the mechanical deformations,which can lead to the defects formation and,as a results,to a breakout.Traditionally,the results of the flow simulation,performed by the finite volume method(FVM),are fed to the external package for the finite element analysis of stress and strain.A coupled model was assembled using“creeping solid”approach by blending the Norton-Hoff viscoplastic stress for the solidifying shell with the Newtonian viscous stress of the liquid melt.The FVM was used to combine both liquid and solid stress models within a single solver.The iterative procedure based on the improved both side diffusion method was introduced to treat the nonlinear relation between the viscoplastic stress and the strain rate.The modeled shell thickness was verified by previously published breakout measurements and the simulation results.Temperature distribution,obtained during the TSC simulation,dominantly corresponds to the viscoplastic range.Developed numerical approach is robust and has direct industrial application.展开更多
In the continuous casting process of aluminum killed steel grades,nozzle clogging is a common problem.Argon is usually injected into the casting channel through stoppers or nozzles to minimize clogs;however,complex tw...In the continuous casting process of aluminum killed steel grades,nozzle clogging is a common problem.Argon is usually injected into the casting channel through stoppers or nozzles to minimize clogs;however,complex two-phase flow regimes appear,and the flow in the mold might deteriorate.This could result in a higher defect rate in the cast product and should be avoided as much as possible.Therefore,it is important to understand the interaction between process conditions and the refractory products used and their impact on the flow pattern in the mold.In this study,a full-scale water model was established to simulate the slab casting process.Three nozzle shapes and three immersion depths were applied to investigate the flow behavior and liquid level fluctuations by the full-scale water model.The relationship between the flow behavior and continuous casting parameters was evaluated.The results provide guidance for the design and production of the refractory nozzle and the operation of the continuous casting plant.展开更多
In order to ensure consistent argon flow in the stopper gas channel and improve argon bubble performance in the slab casting mould,two patented new technologies CSC（Clean Stream Cartridge） and SHP（Slot Hole Plug） ...In order to ensure consistent argon flow in the stopper gas channel and improve argon bubble performance in the slab casting mould,two patented new technologies CSC（Clean Stream Cartridge） and SHP（Slot Hole Plug） were applied in the argon purging stopper designs.The novel stopper designs can maintain a stable back pressure and argon flow in the argon line during long sequence casting,eliminate pressure increasing at the start of the casting,even distribute gas bubbles in the mould leading to improved mould flux melting and lubrication,reduce mould level fluctuation and so on.展开更多
Correction to:J.Iron Steel Res.Int.(2022)29:88-102 https://doi.Org/10.1007/s42243-021-00734-8The original version of this article unfortunately contained mistakes.The assignment of the affiliations was incorrect,and t...Correction to:J.Iron Steel Res.Int.(2022)29:88-102 https://doi.Org/10.1007/s42243-021-00734-8The original version of this article unfortunately contained mistakes.The assignment of the affiliations was incorrect,and the corrected table is given below.The original article has been corrected.展开更多
Fluid flow in the mold has a significant impact on the quality of continuously cast steel products.Since it is strongly influenced by the SEN design,attention has to be paid on its geometry.In this paper the main prin...Fluid flow in the mold has a significant impact on the quality of continuously cast steel products.Since it is strongly influenced by the SEN design,attention has to be paid on its geometry.In this paper the main principles of a novel SEN type will be described.Water modeling and Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD)are applied to characterize the flow pattern under different conditions.Furthermore,the interaction with electromagnetic stirring(M-EMS)is analyzed by means of a liquid melt model.Finally,actual steel plant performance data and observations are discussed.展开更多
基金the financial support by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Economy,Family and Youth and the National Foundation for Research,Technology and Development within the framework of the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Metallurgical Applications of Magnetohydrodynamics.
文摘A funnel-type mold is commonly used to provide necessary clearance for the submerged entry nozzle in the thin slab casting(TSC).The partially solidified shell is subjected to the mechanical deformations,which can lead to the defects formation and,as a results,to a breakout.Traditionally,the results of the flow simulation,performed by the finite volume method(FVM),are fed to the external package for the finite element analysis of stress and strain.A coupled model was assembled using“creeping solid”approach by blending the Norton-Hoff viscoplastic stress for the solidifying shell with the Newtonian viscous stress of the liquid melt.The FVM was used to combine both liquid and solid stress models within a single solver.The iterative procedure based on the improved both side diffusion method was introduced to treat the nonlinear relation between the viscoplastic stress and the strain rate.The modeled shell thickness was verified by previously published breakout measurements and the simulation results.Temperature distribution,obtained during the TSC simulation,dominantly corresponds to the viscoplastic range.Developed numerical approach is robust and has direct industrial application.
文摘In the continuous casting process of aluminum killed steel grades,nozzle clogging is a common problem.Argon is usually injected into the casting channel through stoppers or nozzles to minimize clogs;however,complex two-phase flow regimes appear,and the flow in the mold might deteriorate.This could result in a higher defect rate in the cast product and should be avoided as much as possible.Therefore,it is important to understand the interaction between process conditions and the refractory products used and their impact on the flow pattern in the mold.In this study,a full-scale water model was established to simulate the slab casting process.Three nozzle shapes and three immersion depths were applied to investigate the flow behavior and liquid level fluctuations by the full-scale water model.The relationship between the flow behavior and continuous casting parameters was evaluated.The results provide guidance for the design and production of the refractory nozzle and the operation of the continuous casting plant.
文摘In order to ensure consistent argon flow in the stopper gas channel and improve argon bubble performance in the slab casting mould,two patented new technologies CSC（Clean Stream Cartridge） and SHP（Slot Hole Plug） were applied in the argon purging stopper designs.The novel stopper designs can maintain a stable back pressure and argon flow in the argon line during long sequence casting,eliminate pressure increasing at the start of the casting,even distribute gas bubbles in the mould leading to improved mould flux melting and lubrication,reduce mould level fluctuation and so on.
文摘Correction to:J.Iron Steel Res.Int.(2022)29:88-102 https://doi.Org/10.1007/s42243-021-00734-8The original version of this article unfortunately contained mistakes.The assignment of the affiliations was incorrect,and the corrected table is given below.The original article has been corrected.
文摘Fluid flow in the mold has a significant impact on the quality of continuously cast steel products.Since it is strongly influenced by the SEN design,attention has to be paid on its geometry.In this paper the main principles of a novel SEN type will be described.Water modeling and Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD)are applied to characterize the flow pattern under different conditions.Furthermore,the interaction with electromagnetic stirring(M-EMS)is analyzed by means of a liquid melt model.Finally,actual steel plant performance data and observations are discussed.
