板坯连铸结晶器摩擦力周期行为的研究

 结晶器摩擦力是反映连铸生产状况的重要参数,研究结晶器摩擦力的周期行为特点对于理解铸坯与结晶器间的相互作用,评价保护渣的润滑特点有着重要的意义。基于液压振动装置的板坯连铸机,对结晶器摩擦力进行了瞬态检测,分析了结晶器摩擦力的周期行为特点。研究结果表明：在稳定拉坯阶段,结晶器摩擦力在两种振动模式下具有相似的周期变化过程;周期内摩擦力最值的出现位置呈现出一定的规律性和不确定性;开浇阶段摩擦力会在长时间内维持正值且波动剧烈。     

Experimental research on effect of control model on lubrication for slab continuous casting mould

Abstract

In casting the control model relation between casting speed and frequency plays an important role in the optimisation of process parameters and the improvement of lubrication condition. The mould friction between mould and strand can directly describe the powder lubrication situation in a mould. In the present research, based on the slab continuous caster equipped with hydraulic oscillators, the transient friction forces were obtained by the differences between the monitored driving forces of casting and the calculated driving forces of no casting at same oscillation parameters. According to the trends of friction force with different control models, the characteristics and disadvantages of the traditional positive control model, and the improved positive control model and the inverse control model are discussed. This experimental study contributes to studying the frictional behaviour in mould under different control models, as well as selecting reasonable control model for high speed continuous casing.     

Mould lubrication and friction behaviour with hydraulic oscillators in slab continuous casting

Abstract

It is very important to obtain reliable lubrication from casting powder both at the meniscus and in the gap between strand and mould as it affects slab surface quality and caster productivity. With knowledge of mould friction, a quantitative insight into the behaviour of powder during caster operation is possible. In the present research, the friction was studied based on a slab continuous caster equipped with hydraulic oscillators. The effects of mould oscillation and the abrupt change of casting speed on mould friction force were evaluated, and the characteristics of lubrication behaviour in a casting sequence were investigated. In particular, a comparison between the mould friction force between sinusoidal oscillation mode and non-sinusoidal oscillation mode was made. Finally, the characteristics of friction before a breakout are discussed. The experimental and analytical results may contribute to the development of mould friction online measurement and more clearly learn the lubrication behaviour in different conditions.     

外加液态保护渣连铸生产实践与前景展望

 外加液态保护渣可以提高铸坯质量和可浇性。在某厂板坯连铸机上,分别采用液态保护渣和固态保护渣进行多钢种浇注试验,对比液态保护渣和固态保护渣消耗量、结晶器温度分布、拉坯摩擦力及铸坯质量,并对液态保护渣的应用前景进行展望。结果显示,液态保护渣比固态保护渣消耗量增加60%左右,结晶器温度分布更均匀,连铸拉坯摩擦力降低约15%,铸坯质量有所提高。这说明在连铸过程中,液态保护渣使结晶器和铸坯间传热更均匀;液态保护渣润滑效果更好,可以提高铸坯质量。同时,有望不添加F-、Na+等有害离子,改善环保问题。     

板坯连铸结晶器/铸坯瞬态摩擦行为的实验研究

合理控制结晶器与铸坯间的润滑和摩擦状况是实现高效连铸技术的关键环节之一,摩擦力作为表征润滑效果的重要参数已受到广泛关注。以板坯连铸机为研究对象,对液压振动条件下结晶器和铸坯间的瞬态摩擦力进行测试和分析。探讨了瞬态摩擦力及相关参数的变化特点,并对正弦、非正弦振动方式下的摩擦力检测结果进行了对比分析,同时讨论了正常工况与漏钢发生前摩擦力的变化特点。为结晶器/铸坯摩擦行为的深入研究和优化连铸工艺等提供了实验基础和技术支持。     

基于液压振动的结晶器非正弦振动

 基于宝钢板坯连铸的实测数据,对液压振动装置下结晶器非正弦振动模型相关特性进行了测试和分析。探讨了不同偏斜角度下非正弦振动波形的特点及振动装置驱动力的变化趋势,同时对拉速-振频反向控制模型下,正弦与非正弦振动方式的负滑脱等参数计算结果进行了分析,并对结晶器摩擦力的实测结果进行了讨论。结果表明,结晶器非正弦振动进一步优化了工艺参数,比传统的正弦振动更适合高速板坯连铸生产。     

Optimization of Oscillation Model for Slab Continuous Casting Mould Based on Mould Friction Measurements in Plant Trial

Lubrication and friction between the mould and strand are strongly influenced by mould oscillation, and play an important role in slab quality and operating safety during continuous casting processes. Investigation of mould oscillation is therefore essential for getting a better online control of the mould processes. A feasible approach for the development and optimization of mould oscillation was put forward, which combined online measurement of mould friction, design of negative oscillating parameters and evaluation for powder consumption. Three different control models including sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal oscillation for mould oscillations were developed to investigate and evaluate the effects of oscillation on mould friction and powder lubrication. For the purpose of investigating mould friction between mould and strand, online measurement was carried out on a slab continuous caster equipped with a hydraulic oscillator. Also the comparison of the mould friction in sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal mould oscillation was made for subsequent analysis. The industrial experiment result shows that the combination of inverse control model and non-sinusoidal oscillation mode will contribute to the proper powder consumption, leading to a suitable effect of friction force on strand surface, especially for high speed continuous casting. The proposed method provides reliable basis for guiding and optimizing mould oscillation among control models, sinusoidal oscillation and non-sinusoidal oscillation.     

Development of Mould Flux for High Speed Thin Slab Casting

Mould powders impact the stability of the continuous casting process for steel at all casting speeds. The main functions of mould powder are to provide sufficient lubrication and to control the mould heat transfer between the solidifying steel shell and the copper mould. At higher casting speeds associated with thin slab casting, the role of the mould powder is even more important. Actual casting speeds for the thin slab caster at Corus IJmuiden are between 5.4 and 6 m/min; the production level is around 1.3 Mt/year (coils). It has been decided to increase the production of this caster to a level of 1.8 Mt/year (coils). In order to meet this demand, the steel in mould time has to be increased to approximately 85% and the maximum casting speed will be increased to 8 m/min. A collaborative project between Sumitomo Metal Industries (SMI) and Corus IJmuiden was initiated to develop mould powders which facilitate casting speeds up to 8 m/min at the thin slab caster. Main subjects of this project are: mould powder design, characterisation of mould powder and mould slag, trials at the pilot caster of Sumitomo and finally plant trials at the thin slab caster of Corus. A special point of attention is the condition to use mould powder as a granulated material at the thin slab caster. As a consequence, the characterisation work focussed on the choice of raw materials and on the corresponding phase relations at elevated temperatures. Typical of the developed mould powders are so‐called mild cooling properties which will result in a controlled mould heat transfer during casting. In this paper, several aspects of this joint project between Sumitomo and Corus will be described.     

连铸结晶器摩擦力的研究现状

 结晶器内部发生的热力综合作用是影响并制约连铸生产过程的主要因素，铸坯与结晶器之间的摩擦及润滑行为对铸坯质量及生产效率有着重要的影响。综述了结晶器摩擦力计算的研究现状，简要介绍了国内外就摩擦力在线监测研究方面所取得的研究成果，并对结晶器热力联合在线监控技术进行了展望。     

正弦振动结晶器摩擦力与负滑脱参数对比分析

结晶器摩擦力是反映结晶器与铸坯间相互作用、评价保护渣润滑性能的重要参数.由于摩擦力的检测与计算比较复杂,一般通过对振动工艺参数的理论分析来估算结晶器与铸坯间的润滑与摩擦.基于液压振动装置的板坯连铸试验平台,对结晶器摩擦力和振动速度进行了检测实验研究.通过对理论与实测计算结果的对比分析,讨论了结晶器摩擦力状态与负滑脱参数的关系及二者随拉速的变化趋势.该研究在制定适宜的振频-拉速匹配关系、定量理解结晶器与铸坯间的瞬态摩擦行为等方面具有一定的指导作用.     

方坯连铸保护渣渣膜润滑行为的理论研究

应用传热学和粘性流体力学原理，用数学模拟的方法描述了方坯连铸结晶器内保护渣的润滑行为，计算不同浇注条件下铸坯所受摩擦力，分析了各种因素对铸坯所受摩擦力的影响。     

液压振动下板坯连铸结晶器摩擦力检测实验研究

结晶器和铸坯之间的润滑与摩擦行为是影响连铸坯质量及生产效率的重要因素.基于宝钢板坯连铸试验平台,开展了液压振动下的结晶器摩擦力检测实验研究.通过检测不同振动参数下,冷态和拉坯时振动系统输出力的变化情况,计算出结晶器与铸坯间摩擦阻力.分析了摩擦力的周期变化行为,讨论了拉坯过程中相关参数的变化特征.为探究结晶器与铸坯间摩擦行为、优化与开发连铸工艺等提供实验基础与技术支持.     

Investigation of Friction Force between Mould and Strand Shell under Sinusoidal and Non‐sinusoidal Oscillation in Continuous Slab Casting

Friction force is an important parameter to evaluate powder lubrication and reflect the interaction between mould and strand shell. A non‐sinusoidal oscillation pattern emerges under high speed continuous casting, the characteristic of which is that the time of upward motion is longer than that of the downward motion within one cycle. In the present research experiments were performed on a slab continuous caster with a strand size of 1000 mm ×120 mm. The friction forces of sinusoidal and non‐sinusoidal oscillation under the same parameters were calculated and comparatively analysed. The results show that the friction forces of both oscillation patterns approximately change along with velocity, and present a trend to a trapezoid wave, but there is a phase difference between the friction force and relative velocity. Compared with sinusoidal oscillation, the non‐sinusoidal oscillation pattern exhibits some important advantages as follows; the maximal and average compressive forces and the compressive force work acting on the strand shell are all higher, the maximal tension is lower, and the actual amount of negative strip is higher. These advantages effect better healing of surface cracks and strand demoulds, and reduce the generation and expansion of cracks, consequently improve the surface quality.     

Mould Powder Requirements for High‐speed Casting

Mould powders play an important role in the stability of the continuous casting process of steel. The main functions of mould slag (i.e. molten powder) are to provide sufficient lubrication and to control the heat transfer between the developing steel shell and the mould. Sufficient lubrication requires an undisturbed melting of mould powders and uniform infiltration of mould slag. Based on the casting practice in IJmuiden, it is found that these demands become even more important for the applied high casting speeds in thin slab casting at 5 to 6 m/min. At Corus RD&T, mould powders were characterised by X‐ray diffraction and subsequent fully quantitative Rietveld analysis. Additionally, the melting of mould powders has been studied in‐situ using high‐temperature X‐ray diffraction, to gain crucial knowledge about melting relations. Slag rims obtained from the thin slab caster mould were characterised using extended microscopic techniques in order to describe the mechanisms of rim formation and growth. Finally, slag films obtained after casting were characterised. As a result, not only the melting process of mould powder, but also the mechanism of formation and growth of slag rims is much better understood. This knowledge will be applied to define the demands on the composition and properties of mould powder for even higher casting speeds.     

宽厚板连铸结晶器摩擦行为在线测试与分析

 结晶器/铸坯摩擦行为是影响并决定铸坯表面质量的重要因素。以宽厚板坯连铸结晶器为对象,在线检测基于液压振动装置的结晶器/铸坯摩擦力,测试和分析浇铸温度、铸坯断面、拉速与结晶器振动方式等主要工艺参数对摩擦力的影响,为考察和调控结晶器/铸坯摩擦行为提供试验基础。相同工艺条件下,摩擦力随浇铸温度的升高而降低,随铸坯断面尺寸的增加而增大。正弦、非正弦振动方式与拉速-振频、振幅振动控制模型的合理匹配,能够显著改善高拉速下的结晶器/铸坯摩擦行为,结晶器振动工艺的开发和优化对于充分发挥液压振动装置设备潜力,稳定高拉速下铸坯表面质量具有积极意义。     

连铸过程板坯展宽与结晶器设置的研究

根据板坯连铸机的生产实际情况,对铸坯的展宽与结晶器设置关系进行研究。通过将5个连铸工厂结晶器设置数据的调查结果与连铸设计规范进行比较,发现连铸过程铸坯的展宽现象在各厂普遍存在;从初生坯壳到冷坯,铸坯宽度的变化是收缩与展宽相抵的结果;铸坯的表观收缩率为线收缩率与目标展宽率的差;5个连铸工厂铸坯的表观收缩率范围为:0.47%~2.16%;目标展宽率范围:0.34%~2.03%。     

Online Measurement for Transient Mold Friction Based on the Hydraulic Oscillators of Continuous-Casting Mold

The interaction of the strand shell surface and mold copper plates has significant effects on the slab surface quality and casting productivity. This article focuses on developing a reliable approach to measure the transient friction force between the slab and the mold for the purpose of the investigation of lubrication and friction behavior inside a mold. This method is presented to monitor transient mold frictions for the slab continuous caster equipped with hydraulic oscillators. A mathematical model is also developed to calculate the empty working force of the no casting state, and a new algorithm, based on the particle swarm optimization, is proposed to predict the dynamic characteristic parameters of mold oscillation. The results have shown that the method has a sufficient sensitivity to variation, especially to the periodical variation of the mold friction, and it has been identified that the transient mold friction can be used as an effective index with regard to detecting mold oscillation and optimizing the casting parameters for process control. It may lay the practical foundation for the online detection of powder lubrication and the visualization of the continuous-casting mold process.     

非圆齿轮在板坯连铸机结晶器振动装置中的应用

通过对板坯连铸机结晶器振动装置的改进,获得了较为理想的振动参数,使结晶器得到良好润滑,铸坯振痕轻微,拉坯阻力最小,从而得到良好的铸坯表面质量.     

唐钢FTSC工艺薄板坯连铸粘结的原因及预防措施

通过结合唐钢薄板坯连铸的生产实践,从钢水纯净度及温度、结晶器内钢水液位波动、锥度控制、设备状况、保护渣性能等几个方面分析薄板坯连铸粘结的机理和影响因素,并提出相应的预防措施,使粘结几率有较大幅度的降低。     

常规连铸领域的世界先进技术

介绍了一些世界先进技术在连铸领域的应用情况,重点有：日本新日铁的多模式电磁搅拌技术、面压下技术和高难度复合钢板坯连铸新工艺及克鲁斯的全陶瓷覆层连铸机结晶器技术等。分析认为,目前还是要依靠传统的板坯和大方坯连铸机的技术创新来生产高品质、高附加值的钢铁产品。