Laboratory simulation of thin slab casting

• Published in: Ironmaking & steelmaking Vol. 30; no. 5; pp. 412 - 416
• Main Authors: Sobral, M. D. C., Mei, P. R., Santos, R. G., Gentile, F. C., Bellon, J. C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England Taylor & Francis 01.10.2003; SAGE Publications; Maney; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Alloy solidification; Applied sciences; Casting; Continuous casting; Cooling; Copper; Deformation; Exact sciences and technology; Experiments; Gravity die casting and continuous casting; Iron and steel making; Laboratories; Manganese steel; Metals. Metallurgy; Microstructure; Production capacity; Production of metals; Scientific imaging; Simulation; Solidification; Steel; Steel alloys; Studies; Temperature; Thermocouples; Casting machine; Modulation; Continuous casting; Experimental study; Slab; Macrostructure; Molten steel; Solidification

Near net shape casting processes have been studied and applied by the steelmaking industry since the 1980s. Laboratory and numerical simulation have been used, along with pilot plants, to develop this new technology. The present paper describes equipment designed and built to simulate the conditions...