Influence of Mold Flux Crystallite Film Fracture on Thermal Fluctuations in a Thin Slab Funnel Mold
Abstract
Mold thermal data from two thin slab casters was investigated. Both facilities employ funnel molds that were instrumented with thermocouple arrays that extend into the lower part of the mold. Under specific operating conditions, regular saw-tooth-like temperature fluctuations were observed in the lower part of the funnel area at both facilities. Flux film sampling and analysis of the mold temperature data suggest that the fluctuations are caused by the fracture, removal and regrowth of the mold flux crystalline layer in the convergent area of the funnel. The effects of the film fracture on the heat flux profile in the mold are examined.
Recommended Citation
R. J. O'Malley et al., "Influence of Mold Flux Crystallite Film Fracture on Thermal Fluctuations in a Thin Slab Funnel Mold," Proceedings of the AISTech 2017 (2017, Nashville, TN), Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST), May 2017.
Meeting Name
AISTech 2017 (2017: May 8-11, Nashville, TN)
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Research Center/Lab(s)
Peaslee Steel Manufacturing Research Center
Keywords and Phrases
Mold flux; Mold heat transfer; Crystallization; Thin slab funnel mold; Continuous casting
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2017 Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST), all rights reserved.
Publication Date
11 May 2017
