Thermomechanical behavior of a wide slab-casting mold

Gavin J. Hamilton, Lance C. Hibbeler, Brian G. Thomas

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Abstract

The thermomechanical behavior of a wide slab casting mold is studied using a three dimensional, finite-element model of the mold plates, waterboxes, stiffeners, and tie rods. The thermal model reveals the hot face temperature variations due to the water channel geometry around the bolts and at mold exit. The distortion of the narrow face is reduced greatly by a stiffener plate. The distortions of about 1 mm are on the order of the applied tapers and must be considered when designing taper practice.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAISTech 2015 - Proceedings of the Iron and Steel Technology Conference and ICSTI 2015
PublisherAssociation for Iron and Steel Technology, AISTECH
Pages2593-2605
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9781935117476
StatePublished - 2015
EventAISTech 2015 Iron and Steel Technology Conference and 7th International Conference on the Science and Technology of Ironmaking, ICSTI 2015 - Cleveland, United States
Duration: May 4 2015May 7 2015

Publication series

NameAISTech - Iron and Steel Technology Conference Proceedings
Volume2
ISSN (Print)1551-6997

Other

OtherAISTech 2015 Iron and Steel Technology Conference and 7th International Conference on the Science and Technology of Ironmaking, ICSTI 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCleveland
Period5/4/155/7/15

Keywords

  • Continuous casting
  • Mold distortion
  • Wide slab casting

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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