Fluid Flow and Inclusion Motion in Horizontal Continuous Casting Tundishes
Abstract
The configuration of the tundish for a two-strand horizontal continuous caster were designed and optimized through water modeling, mathematical modeling and industrial trials. Three designs of the tundish were studied: the original tundish without any flow control devices, the tundish with a turbulence inhibitor at the bottom, and the tundish with an inlet launder and a tilted dam. In the water modeling, the residence time, the fraction of the dead zone, and fluid flow pattern were investigated. In the mathematical modeling, fluid flow, heat transfer and inclusion motion and removal were calculated. In the industrial trials, the total oxygen, nitrogen, and inclusions in the steel samples from the tundish and the billets were investigated. The results indicated that the tundish with an inlet launder and a tilted dam was the best of the three designs.
Recommended Citation
Y. Shufeng et al., "Fluid Flow and Inclusion Motion in Horizontal Continuous Casting Tundishes," Materials Science and Technology Conference and Exhibition, MS&T '08, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), Jan 2008.
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Research Center/Lab(s)
Peaslee Steel Manufacturing Research Center
Keywords and Phrases
Horizontal Continuous Casting; Inclusions; Mathematical Modeling; Tundish; Water Modeling
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2008 The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2008
