Analysis of Different Mould Section Sizes to Optimize the Submerged Entry Nozzle to Measure the Meniscus Fluctuation in a Continuous Casting Mould

An experimental investigation has been carried out to analyse different mould section sizes to measure the meniscus fluctuation by varying different liquid flow rates and different submerged entry nozzle port angles, i.e., 0° port angles, 15° downward and 15° upward port angles. The terms of maximum...

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Main Authors: Manish Kumar, Praveen Mishra, Apurba Kumar Roy
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/11/5/564
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description An experimental investigation has been carried out to analyse different mould section sizes to measure the meniscus fluctuation by varying different liquid flow rates and different submerged entry nozzle port angles, i.e., 0° port angles, 15° downward and 15° upward port angles. The terms of maximum surface wave fluctuation and standard deviation have been analysed for the above mentioned parameters. It was observed that a submerged entry nozzle with 0° port was found to be superior when it was compared with a 15° downward and 15° upward port nozzle. By conducting an experiment, it was observed that as the water flow rate increased, the maximum wave amplitude was found to be increasing, which results in more turbulence. Different mould section sizes were analysed to provide background information to the steelmaker to analyse the behaviour of fluid flow pattern. The operating parameters of the result obtained from the present setup were compared with the published literature, and a scale down of slab moulds can be justifiedregarding the rough flow pattern in the mould but can lack accuracy. The reason behind this statement is that the integral length scales of the turbulent flow between scaled down and full scale models can be different. Therefore, details of the flow pattern can become great differences between both types of models.
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spelling doaj.art-70521b1232d54a17b4ef55e4c063555c2023-11-21T20:24:35ZengMDPI AGCrystals2073-43522021-05-0111556410.3390/cryst11050564Analysis of Different Mould Section Sizes to Optimize the Submerged Entry Nozzle to Measure the Meniscus Fluctuation in a Continuous Casting MouldManish Kumar0Praveen Mishra1Apurba Kumar Roy2Department of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, IndiaAn experimental investigation has been carried out to analyse different mould section sizes to measure the meniscus fluctuation by varying different liquid flow rates and different submerged entry nozzle port angles, i.e., 0° port angles, 15° downward and 15° upward port angles. The terms of maximum surface wave fluctuation and standard deviation have been analysed for the above mentioned parameters. It was observed that a submerged entry nozzle with 0° port was found to be superior when it was compared with a 15° downward and 15° upward port nozzle. By conducting an experiment, it was observed that as the water flow rate increased, the maximum wave amplitude was found to be increasing, which results in more turbulence. Different mould section sizes were analysed to provide background information to the steelmaker to analyse the behaviour of fluid flow pattern. The operating parameters of the result obtained from the present setup were compared with the published literature, and a scale down of slab moulds can be justifiedregarding the rough flow pattern in the mould but can lack accuracy. The reason behind this statement is that the integral length scales of the turbulent flow between scaled down and full scale models can be different. Therefore, details of the flow pattern can become great differences between both types of models.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/11/5/564continuous casting processsubmerged entry nozzlemouldsubmergence depthwell depthwave fluctuation
spellingShingle Manish Kumar
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Analysis of Different Mould Section Sizes to Optimize the Submerged Entry Nozzle to Measure the Meniscus Fluctuation in a Continuous Casting Mould
Crystals
continuous casting process
submerged entry nozzle
mould
submergence depth
well depth
wave fluctuation
title Analysis of Different Mould Section Sizes to Optimize the Submerged Entry Nozzle to Measure the Meniscus Fluctuation in a Continuous Casting Mould
title_full Analysis of Different Mould Section Sizes to Optimize the Submerged Entry Nozzle to Measure the Meniscus Fluctuation in a Continuous Casting Mould
title_fullStr Analysis of Different Mould Section Sizes to Optimize the Submerged Entry Nozzle to Measure the Meniscus Fluctuation in a Continuous Casting Mould
title_full_unstemmed Analysis of Different Mould Section Sizes to Optimize the Submerged Entry Nozzle to Measure the Meniscus Fluctuation in a Continuous Casting Mould
title_short Analysis of Different Mould Section Sizes to Optimize the Submerged Entry Nozzle to Measure the Meniscus Fluctuation in a Continuous Casting Mould
title_sort analysis of different mould section sizes to optimize the submerged entry nozzle to measure the meniscus fluctuation in a continuous casting mould
topic continuous casting process
submerged entry nozzle
mould
submergence depth
well depth
wave fluctuation
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/11/5/564
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