Improving the erosion resistance of the submerged entry nozzle by applying an external electric field

摘要

? 2022 Elsevier Ltd and Techna Group S.r.l.In order to improve the erosion resistance of the submerged entry nozzle (SEN) in a continuous casting process, an electric field was applied between the SEN and the carbonaceous mold flux. In view of the extensive application of carbonaceous mold flux in the high-quality steel production process, the erosion behavior under carbonaceous mold flux was explored under the application of different electric fields, in terms of amplitude. The extracted results show that the erosion process between the carbonaceous mold flux and the SEN can be changed obviously by applying an external electric field. In addition, the increase of the carbon content in mold flux will promote the manifestation of erosion resistance effects. Under the control of the negative electric field, the decarburization, dissolution, adhesion, and reaction between the SEN and mold flux will be either suppressed or eliminated. Accordingly, the SEN material remains intact without any erosion and damage after the experiment. The application of electric field is anticipated to solve the problem of serious erosion in the SEN on the continuous casting process.