Numerical study of steady turbulent flow through bifurcated nozzles in continuous casting |
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Authors: | Fady M Najjar Brian G Thomas Donald E Hershey |
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Affiliation: | (1) National Center for Supercomputing Applications, University of Illinois, 61801 Urbana, IL;(2) Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois, 61801 Urbana, IL;(3) G.E. Aircraft Engines, 45215 Cincinnati, OH |
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Abstract: | Bifurcated nozzles are used in continuous casting of molten steel, where they influence the quality of the cast steel slabs.
The present study performs two-dimensional (2-D) and three-dimensional (3-D) simulations of steady turbulent(K- ε) flow in bifurcated nozzles, using a finite-element (FIDAP) model, which has been verified previously with water model
experiments. The effects of nozzle design and casting process operating variables on the jet characteristics exiting the nozzle
are investigated. The nozzle design parameters studied include the shape, angle, height, width, and thickness of the ports
and the bottom geometry. The process operating practices include inlet velocity profile and angle as well as port curvature
caused by erosion or inclusion buildup. Results show that the jet angle is controlled mainly by the port angle but is steeper
with larger port area and thinner walls. The degree of swirl is increased by larger or rounder ports. The effective port area,
where there is no recirculation, is increased by smaller or curved ports. Flow asymmetry is more severe with skewed or angled
inlet conditions or unequal port sizes. Turbulence levels in the jet are higher with higher casting speed and smaller ports.
Formerly Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.
Formerly Research Assistant in the same department. |
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