Iron Turbulence Analysis via Foundry Water Model I: Introduction

摘要

There are obvious differences between water and molten metal; most notably density and surface tension. However, dynamic water modeling has become a universally accepted method for observing and evaluating turbulence of steel melts in and around steel mill tundish ladle systems. Partial-to-full scale models are commonly used for this purpose. Notable achievements resulting from water modeling are tundish grade transition and ladle draining yield increases, as well as overall metal quality improvements resulting from turbulence control in the tundish and mold. Up to several million dollars per year are saved via operating efficiencies arising from solutions derived using sophisticated water modeling experiments. Most commonly, these are undertaken by industry suppliers or engineering companies with expertise in the field [1].