Controlling molten steel flow in the mold and stabilizing the meniscus are critical challenges during the continuous casting,directly impacting the surface quality and internal quality of the final steel slab product....Controlling molten steel flow in the mold and stabilizing the meniscus are critical challenges during the continuous casting,directly impacting the surface quality and internal quality of the final steel slab product.The effects of electromagnetic swirling flow in nozzle(EMSFN)technology on molten steel flow in the mold during slab continuous casting under various casting speeds were investigated.A real-time adjustable EMSFN was developed,and a three-dimensional unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes turbulence mathematical model was established to simulate the flow field within the mold.The results demonstrate that the EMSFN effectively stabilizes the outflow from nozzle,reduces the impact depth and surface velocity of the molten steel,mitigates meniscus fluctuations,and promotes stable flow within the mold.However,a certain matching relationship exists between the casting speed and the current intensity.For the experimental medium-thick slab specifications,the optimal current intensities were found to be 100,130,and 200 A at casting speeds of 1.0,1.5,and 2.0 m/min,respectively.EMSFN can optimize the mold flow field under different casting speeds,providing theoretical support for improving the quality of continuously cast slab products.展开更多
In a continuous casting process, it is essential to prevent the surface defects which are caused by the mold powder entrapments. It is well known that the decrease in the molten steel flow velocity just under the free...In a continuous casting process, it is essential to prevent the surface defects which are caused by the mold powder entrapments. It is well known that the decrease in the molten steel flow velocity just under the free surface is one of the most effective methods for the prevention of mold powder entrapments. For this purpose, the electro-magnetic level stabilizer （EMLS） has been developed, which is applied to a low frequency alternating magnetic field moving from the narrow face of the mold to the mold center below the nozzle exits. In this study, the effect of the EMLS on the molten steel flow is investigated. Numerical simulation of the electromagnetic field and the molten steel flow in a mold were carried out. Simulation results indicate that, due to the electromagnetic force, the molten steel is forced to flow toward the magnetic field traveling direction in the region where the magnetic field is imposed. The molten steel flow is decelerated in proportion to the imposed electromagnetic force. Consequently, the molten steel flows toward the mold center near the free surface with a smaller imposed electromagnetic force, and it flows toward the nozzle at the nozzle side and toward the narrow face at the narrow face side with a larger imposed electromagnetic force. However, the magnitude of the electromagnetic force is decided by the current intensity and frequency, a suitable imposed electric current can be chosen to minimize the flow velocity and also the amount of mold powder entrapments.展开更多
In order to develop super-board and super-thick slabs, the flow and temperatur fields were studied in slab continuous casting molds under different practical conditions, such as slab dimensions, with-drawing slab spee...In order to develop super-board and super-thick slabs, the flow and temperatur fields were studied in slab continuous casting molds under different practical conditions, such as slab dimensions, with-drawing slab speed, design of nozzles, and superheat tempera-ture. The results showed that it is preferred to incline nozzle bores downwards and the submerged depth of the nozzles is best kept be-tween 250-300 mm. In addition, the solidified shell is thicker at the wide face than that at the narrow face, while the thin points alongthe wide face ekist both in the center and in the some area toward each respective end.展开更多
Through coupling electromagnetic field equations with turbulent flow equations,the numerical prediction has been conducted on the flow field of molten steel and the trajectory of inclusion particle in the continuous c...Through coupling electromagnetic field equations with turbulent flow equations,the numerical prediction has been conducted on the flow field of molten steel and the trajectory of inclusion particle in the continuous casting mold effected by electromagnetic field.The difference between the maximum and the minimum of the shear stress on mold wall is used to scale the impingement strength of molten steel discharged from immersed nozzle to the solidifying shell on the narrow wall of mold.The flow field of molten steel in the mold is changed greatly and the impingement strength of the jet is reduced while electromagnetic field is applied.It is found that the successful control of flow field depends on the current and location of coil.At the same time,the new floating paths of inclusion particles are formed and the upward particles that are far away from the solidifying zone on the narrow wall of mold change their moving directions with the change of flow field,so that the particles can avoid being entrapped by the solidifying shell.展开更多
A physical model with mercury as analog was developed to investigate the influences of electromagnetic stirring（EMS） on flow field in slab continuous casting when the submerged entry nozzle（SEN） was clogged with d...A physical model with mercury as analog was developed to investigate the influences of electromagnetic stirring（EMS） on flow field in slab continuous casting when the submerged entry nozzle（SEN） was clogged with different clogging rates（0,10% ,25% ,and 50% ）. The flow field in mold under different EMS currents（0, 40 A, and 60 A） was measured by an ultrasonic Doppler velocimeter. The results proved that the flow field in the mold was a typical double roll structure under non-clogging SEN. As the SEN clogging rate increased, the flow field structure was transformed from a double roll to asymmetry flow. When the clogging rate reached 50%, the up circulation disappeared on the clogged side. The zone under the meniscus near the narrow face was a non-flowing area. EMS could correct bias flow caused by SEN clogging and improve the symmetry of the flow field during SEN clogging.展开更多
A mercury model has been developed to investigate the influences of Electromagnetic Mold Brake Ruler(EMBr-Ruler) and Flow Control Mold(FC Mold) on metal flow in slab continuous casting mold with the practical casting ...A mercury model has been developed to investigate the influences of Electromagnetic Mold Brake Ruler(EMBr-Ruler) and Flow Control Mold(FC Mold) on metal flow in slab continuous casting mold with the practical casting speed 1.0,1.3 and 2.0 m/min respectively.FC-Mold can efficiently repress the surface flow and its fluctuation.The expanding space of the jets is compressed by EMBr-Ruler and FC-Mold respectively,then the 'flow passage' where the vertical velocity of flow increases sharply is developed near the narrow wall with EMBr-Ruler and FC-Mold.It is bad for the development of the plug like flow.Only the nozzle ports are placed in the braking magnetic field region and the casting speed is suitable,EMBr can be beneficial to the formation of the plug like flow.The flow regime is improved with FC Mold when the casting speed is high(2.0 m/min),but EMBr can improve the flow field with medium casting speed(1.3 m/min),but when the casting speed is low(1.0 m/min),the effects of two types of EMBr are both unsatisfactory.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U21A20117,52104347 and 52272078)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.N2409006)Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(2023-MSBA-135)for the financial support.
文摘Controlling molten steel flow in the mold and stabilizing the meniscus are critical challenges during the continuous casting,directly impacting the surface quality and internal quality of the final steel slab product.The effects of electromagnetic swirling flow in nozzle(EMSFN)technology on molten steel flow in the mold during slab continuous casting under various casting speeds were investigated.A real-time adjustable EMSFN was developed,and a three-dimensional unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes turbulence mathematical model was established to simulate the flow field within the mold.The results demonstrate that the EMSFN effectively stabilizes the outflow from nozzle,reduces the impact depth and surface velocity of the molten steel,mitigates meniscus fluctuations,and promotes stable flow within the mold.However,a certain matching relationship exists between the casting speed and the current intensity.For the experimental medium-thick slab specifications,the optimal current intensities were found to be 100,130,and 200 A at casting speeds of 1.0,1.5,and 2.0 m/min,respectively.EMSFN can optimize the mold flow field under different casting speeds,providing theoretical support for improving the quality of continuously cast slab products.
文摘In a continuous casting process, it is essential to prevent the surface defects which are caused by the mold powder entrapments. It is well known that the decrease in the molten steel flow velocity just under the free surface is one of the most effective methods for the prevention of mold powder entrapments. For this purpose, the electro-magnetic level stabilizer （EMLS） has been developed, which is applied to a low frequency alternating magnetic field moving from the narrow face of the mold to the mold center below the nozzle exits. In this study, the effect of the EMLS on the molten steel flow is investigated. Numerical simulation of the electromagnetic field and the molten steel flow in a mold were carried out. Simulation results indicate that, due to the electromagnetic force, the molten steel is forced to flow toward the magnetic field traveling direction in the region where the magnetic field is imposed. The molten steel flow is decelerated in proportion to the imposed electromagnetic force. Consequently, the molten steel flows toward the mold center near the free surface with a smaller imposed electromagnetic force, and it flows toward the nozzle at the nozzle side and toward the narrow face at the narrow face side with a larger imposed electromagnetic force. However, the magnitude of the electromagnetic force is decided by the current intensity and frequency, a suitable imposed electric current can be chosen to minimize the flow velocity and also the amount of mold powder entrapments.
文摘In order to develop super-board and super-thick slabs, the flow and temperatur fields were studied in slab continuous casting molds under different practical conditions, such as slab dimensions, with-drawing slab speed, design of nozzles, and superheat tempera-ture. The results showed that it is preferred to incline nozzle bores downwards and the submerged depth of the nozzles is best kept be-tween 250-300 mm. In addition, the solidified shell is thicker at the wide face than that at the narrow face, while the thin points alongthe wide face ekist both in the center and in the some area toward each respective end.
基金This project is sponsored by China Academic Association
文摘Through coupling electromagnetic field equations with turbulent flow equations,the numerical prediction has been conducted on the flow field of molten steel and the trajectory of inclusion particle in the continuous casting mold effected by electromagnetic field.The difference between the maximum and the minimum of the shear stress on mold wall is used to scale the impingement strength of molten steel discharged from immersed nozzle to the solidifying shell on the narrow wall of mold.The flow field of molten steel in the mold is changed greatly and the impingement strength of the jet is reduced while electromagnetic field is applied.It is found that the successful control of flow field depends on the current and location of coil.At the same time,the new floating paths of inclusion particles are formed and the upward particles that are far away from the solidifying zone on the narrow wall of mold change their moving directions with the change of flow field,so that the particles can avoid being entrapped by the solidifying shell.
文摘A physical model with mercury as analog was developed to investigate the influences of electromagnetic stirring（EMS） on flow field in slab continuous casting when the submerged entry nozzle（SEN） was clogged with different clogging rates（0,10% ,25% ,and 50% ）. The flow field in mold under different EMS currents（0, 40 A, and 60 A） was measured by an ultrasonic Doppler velocimeter. The results proved that the flow field in the mold was a typical double roll structure under non-clogging SEN. As the SEN clogging rate increased, the flow field structure was transformed from a double roll to asymmetry flow. When the clogging rate reached 50%, the up circulation disappeared on the clogged side. The zone under the meniscus near the narrow face was a non-flowing area. EMS could correct bias flow caused by SEN clogging and improve the symmetry of the flow field during SEN clogging.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China[No.50674066]
文摘A mercury model has been developed to investigate the influences of Electromagnetic Mold Brake Ruler(EMBr-Ruler) and Flow Control Mold(FC Mold) on metal flow in slab continuous casting mold with the practical casting speed 1.0,1.3 and 2.0 m/min respectively.FC-Mold can efficiently repress the surface flow and its fluctuation.The expanding space of the jets is compressed by EMBr-Ruler and FC-Mold respectively,then the 'flow passage' where the vertical velocity of flow increases sharply is developed near the narrow wall with EMBr-Ruler and FC-Mold.It is bad for the development of the plug like flow.Only the nozzle ports are placed in the braking magnetic field region and the casting speed is suitable,EMBr can be beneficial to the formation of the plug like flow.The flow regime is improved with FC Mold when the casting speed is high(2.0 m/min),but EMBr can improve the flow field with medium casting speed(1.3 m/min),but when the casting speed is low(1.0 m/min),the effects of two types of EMBr are both unsatisfactory.
