Simulation of Spatial Distribution of Multi-Size Bubbles in a Slab Continuous-Casting Mold Water Model

In this paper, a fully coupled large eddy simulation model, including the volume of fluid model, the discrete phase model, the bubble-collision model, and the bubble-breakup model was used to simulate the spatial distribution of multi-size bubbles and its impact on the instantaneous two-phase flow i...

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Main Authors: Yushi Tian, Lijun Xu, Shengtao Qiu, Rong Zhu
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/13/4666
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Rong Zhu
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description In this paper, a fully coupled large eddy simulation model, including the volume of fluid model, the discrete phase model, the bubble-collision model, and the bubble-breakup model was used to simulate the spatial distribution of multi-size bubbles and its impact on the instantaneous two-phase flow in a slab continuous-casting mold. The influence of the bubble-interaction model on the bubbles’ three-dimensional spatial distribution and size distribution, as well as on two-phase flow was discussed. By comparison with the velocity on the meniscus and the average bubble diameter inside a continuous-casting slab water model, the appropriate numerical model was recommended to accurately simulate the two-phase flow and characteristics of discrete bubbles. The submerged entry nozzle and the area around it saw bubble coalescence and breakage more frequently than other areas. The key interaction between the bubbles was their bouncing in the deep region of the mold. In the mold, the average bubble diameter was 0.741 mm, and 44.5% of the total number of bubbles had an approximately average diameter.
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spelling doaj.art-75f0e4e091eb48cba8c88c6ffe64c7ab2023-11-18T16:58:02ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442023-06-011613466610.3390/ma16134666Simulation of Spatial Distribution of Multi-Size Bubbles in a Slab Continuous-Casting Mold Water ModelYushi Tian0Lijun Xu1Shengtao Qiu2Rong Zhu3School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaNational Engineering Research Center of Continuous Casting Technology, Central Iron and Steel Research Institute, Beijing 100081, ChinaNational Engineering Research Center of Continuous Casting Technology, Central Iron and Steel Research Institute, Beijing 100081, ChinaSchool of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaIn this paper, a fully coupled large eddy simulation model, including the volume of fluid model, the discrete phase model, the bubble-collision model, and the bubble-breakup model was used to simulate the spatial distribution of multi-size bubbles and its impact on the instantaneous two-phase flow in a slab continuous-casting mold. The influence of the bubble-interaction model on the bubbles’ three-dimensional spatial distribution and size distribution, as well as on two-phase flow was discussed. By comparison with the velocity on the meniscus and the average bubble diameter inside a continuous-casting slab water model, the appropriate numerical model was recommended to accurately simulate the two-phase flow and characteristics of discrete bubbles. The submerged entry nozzle and the area around it saw bubble coalescence and breakage more frequently than other areas. The key interaction between the bubbles was their bouncing in the deep region of the mold. In the mold, the average bubble diameter was 0.741 mm, and 44.5% of the total number of bubbles had an approximately average diameter.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/13/4666bubblescollisionbreakuptwo-phase flowlarge eddy simulationcontinuous casting mold
spellingShingle Yushi Tian
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Simulation of Spatial Distribution of Multi-Size Bubbles in a Slab Continuous-Casting Mold Water Model
Materials
bubbles
collision
breakup
two-phase flow
large eddy simulation
continuous casting mold
title Simulation of Spatial Distribution of Multi-Size Bubbles in a Slab Continuous-Casting Mold Water Model
title_full Simulation of Spatial Distribution of Multi-Size Bubbles in a Slab Continuous-Casting Mold Water Model
title_fullStr Simulation of Spatial Distribution of Multi-Size Bubbles in a Slab Continuous-Casting Mold Water Model
title_full_unstemmed Simulation of Spatial Distribution of Multi-Size Bubbles in a Slab Continuous-Casting Mold Water Model
title_short Simulation of Spatial Distribution of Multi-Size Bubbles in a Slab Continuous-Casting Mold Water Model
title_sort simulation of spatial distribution of multi size bubbles in a slab continuous casting mold water model
topic bubbles
collision
breakup
two-phase flow
large eddy simulation
continuous casting mold
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/13/4666
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