2007 年 47 巻 3 号 p. 433-442
Continuous casting of slab caster of Tata Steel has been simulated using a three dimensional mathematical model based on considerations of fluid flow, heat transfer and solidification for better understanding of the process. Liquid metal comes in the mould by bifurcated nozzle. The principal model equations are momentum and heat balances. In various zones, different standard boundary conditions have been used. In the mould region, Savage and Prichard expression for heat flux has been used. In the spray cooling zone, heat transfer coefficient for surface cooling of the slab has been calculated by knowing the water flow rate and nozzle configuration of plant. The turbulence in the molten metal has been modelled by the Realizable k–ε model. CFD software (Fluent) has been used for the solution of equations to predict the velocities in the molten pool of the slab, temperature of the entire volume of the slab, heat transfer coefficient in the mould region, heat flux in the spray and radiation region and shell thickness. The variables studied are different casting speed.
