CFD modelling of non-metallic inclusions removal process in the T-type tundish

• Autorzy: Warzecha M. , Merder T. , Warzecha P.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The aim of performed research is to diagnose the possibilities of non-metallic inclusions removal from liquid steel flowing through the two-strand T-type tundish with its current configuration. Design/methodology/approach: Research were performed with numerical simulations. Initial conditions for inclusions distribution were obtained earlier with experimental measurements during industrial casting conditions. Findings: Numerical simulations let to investigate the flow field structure of liquid steel in the tundish and its impact on inclusions trajectories and separation from steel to the slag. Moreover it was found that standard boundary condition (trap) available in commercial code for disperse phase is not suitable to model complex physical phenomena occurring at the steel-slag interphase. Research limitations/implications: Commercial use of computational codes for the analysis of work and design of industrial facilities is a relatively inexpensive tool Practical implications: The research results presented in the paper can be used for steel production of high purity steels. Originality/value: Presented results may contribute to significant improvements in process efficiency of investigated tundish.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

continuous casting; tundish; non-metallic inclusions; numerical modelling

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: Vol. 55, nr 2
• Strony: 590--595
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 14 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Warzecha M.

• Department of Metals Extraction and Recirculation, Czestochowa University of Technology, Al. Armii Krajowej 19, 42-200 Częstochowa, Poland

autor

Merder T.

• Department of Metallurgy, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Krasińskiego 8, 40-085 Katowice, Poland

autor

Warzecha P.

• Institute of Thermal Machinery, Czestochowa University of Technology, Al. Armii Krajowej 21, 42-200 Częstochowa, Poland

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