Slab quality improvement by controlling mould fluid flow

Authors: Kumar, D. Satish; Rajendra, T.; Sarkar, A.; Karande, A. K.; Yadav, U. S.

Source: Ironmaking & Steelmaking, Volume 34, Number 2, March 2007 , pp. 185-191(7)

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Abstract:

Cleanliness of steel is a primary requirement for flat products. It is obtained with minimum of defects by controlling the liquid flow characteristics in the mould and fluctuations over the meniscus surface. Liquid flow in the mould region is due to the momentum of the pouring stream which in turn is related to the clogging of submerged entry nozzle and argon flow in the mould. This makes control of liquid steel flow dynamics in the mould important. The mould level fluctuation index, flow fraction or clogging percentage and optimised gas flow models have been developed and are correlated for minimised surface fluctuations throughout the casting sequence. Tundish weight, casting speed, casting section and immersion depth of the nozzle which primarily change the flow profile inside the mould are the key operational variables considered for model calculations. The operational parameters were adjusted to follow the developed models criteria for different casting conditions. Online application of these operational control models contributed to stabilise the mould fluid flow and have helped in decision making for pumping, flushing and tube changing. The present paper describes the mathematical approach adopted in calculation of optimum casting parameters for controlling flow of liquid steel, nozzle clogging and gas injection rate at JSW Steel Ltd. This has resulted in considerable reduction in mould level fluctuations and production of superior quality slabs even at higher casting speeds.

Keywords: SUBMERGED ENTRY NOZZLE; NOZZLE CLOGGING; MOULD LEVEL FLUCTUATION

Document Type: Research Article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/174328107X155330

Publication date: 2007-03-01

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