R. CHAUDHARY, B.G. THOMAS
The continuous casting process in steel production significantly relies on the flow pattern within the mold, which is primarily influenced by nozzle geometry. This study investigates the performance of well-bottom and mountain-bottom nozzles in terms of their flow characteristics under both steady-state and transient conditions. Utilizing a one-third scale water model, the research employs computational fluid dynamics along with experimental validation through particle-image velocimetry. The findings reveal that while both nozzle designs generate similar steady-state jet velocities and trajectories, the mountain-bottom nozzle exhibits a tendency towards asymmetric flow issues, lower frequency surface flow variations, and higher surface velocities, which could compromise casting quality. In contrast, the well-bottom nozzle demonstrates superior stability and reduced risk of flow-related surface defects. These results provide critical insights into nozzle design for enhancing the efficiency and quality of steel casting by optimizing the flow behavior in the mold cavity.
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