A case study on tundish fluid flow with electromagnetic stirring
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Tundish is a crucial component just before casting and plays a pivotal role in enhancing the cleanliness and overall homogeneity of the final steel composition. The paper deals with the development of an advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model, specifically focusing on the molten steel flow within the tundish to numerically support its further improvements. A noteworthy addition to the model is the consideration of an electromagnetic stirring device. This device significantly influences steel cleanliness and composition, thereby affecting the final properties of the formed metallic parts in subsequent processing stages. The current investigation presents a comprehensive analysis of flow patterns and stirring energy distributions in relation to active and dead zones within the tundish. Through the developed coupled electromagnetic/fluid dynamic model, the paper demonstrates the feasibility of optimizing mixing processes to control the properties of the final product.
Authors: Monika Zielińska*, Hongliang Yang, Łukasz Madej, Łukasz Malinowski
Institutions: AGH University of Krakow, ABB (Sweden)
Language: English
Subfield: Metals and Alloys
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4401008487