Numerical simulation of semisolid
continuous casting process
continuous casting process
(1. School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050054, P.R.China;
2. Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Tsinghua University,Beijing 100084, P.R.China;
3. School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Shanghai University, Shanghai 200027, P.R.China)
Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050054, P.R.China;
2. Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Tsinghua University,Beijing 100084, P.R.China;
3. School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Shanghai University, Shanghai 200027, P.R.China)
Abstract: A general mathematical model and boundary condition applicable to momentum and heat transfer in the semisolid continuous casting(SCC) process was established. Using the model, the numerical simulation of the momentum and heat transfer of molten metal was carried out in the SCC system. The obtained results fit well with the measured ones. Moreover, using the numerical simulating software, the effect of various factors on breakout and breakage was explored. The obtained results show that heat flow density of copper mold and the withdrawal beginning time are two major influencing factors. The larger the heat flow density of copper mold, or the shorter the withdrawal beginning time, the more stable the semisolid continuous casting process.
Key words: semisolid continuous casting; numerical simulation; mathematical model