18551632. TUNDISH FOR CONTINUOUS CASTING simplified abstract (ABB Schweiz AG)
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TUNDISH FOR CONTINUOUS CASTING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hongliang Yang of Västerås (SE)
Bengt Rydholm of Västerås (SE)
Monika Zielinska of Koszyce Wielkie (PL)
TUNDISH FOR CONTINUOUS CASTING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18551632 titled 'TUNDISH FOR CONTINUOUS CASTING
Simplified Explanation
The present invention provides a tundish for continuous casting, including an inlet portion, an outlet portion, and a flow separator. The tundish also features an EMS stirrer for electromagnetic stirring, positioned outside the tundish at a vertical position below the top and above the bottom of the inner volume. The EMS stirrer directs the molten metal in the outlet portion to flow horizontally, away from the inlet.
- Tundish for continuous casting with inlet, outlet, and flow separator
- EMS stirrer for electromagnetic stirring positioned outside the tundish
- EMS stirrer directs molten metal flow in the outlet portion horizontally away from the inlet
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in the steel industry for continuous casting processes to improve the quality and efficiency of metal production.
Problems Solved
1. Enhances mixing and flow control of molten metal in the tundish 2. Reduces turbulence and non-uniformity in the casting process
Benefits
1. Improved quality of cast metal products 2. Increased efficiency in continuous casting operations 3. Enhanced control over the flow of molten metal
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing continuous casting processes in steel manufacturing for better product quality and production efficiency.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include traditional tundish designs without electromagnetic stirring capabilities.
Unanswered Questions
How does the EMS stirrer affect the temperature distribution of the molten metal in the tundish?
The abstract does not provide information on how the EMS stirrer influences the temperature distribution of the molten metal in the tundish. This aspect could be crucial in understanding the overall impact of the technology on the casting process.
What are the energy requirements for operating the EMS stirrer in the tundish?
The abstract does not mention the energy consumption or requirements for the EMS stirrer used for electromagnetic stirring. Understanding the energy aspects of this technology is essential for evaluating its cost-effectiveness and environmental impact.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present invention provides a tundish for continuous casting, the tundish having an inner volume including an inlet portion including an inlet for receiving molten metal, an outlet portion including at least one outlet for discharging molten metal, and a flow separator. The tundish further includes an EMS stirrer for electromagnetic stirring, wherein, the flow separator is positioned between the inlet portion and the outlet portion, the EMS stirrer is disposed outside of the tundish, at a vertical position below the top of the inner volume of the tundish and above the bottom of the inner volume of the tundish, the EMS stirrer is disposed to make the molten metal in the outlet portion flow in a horizontal direction, and the flow which is directly induced by the EMS stirrer flows away from the inlet.
