Abstract:
The present invention pertains to the field of metallurgy and more precisely relates to combined methods for continuously casting slabs and for continuously rolling the same. The method for producing a hoop in a combined casting and rolling apparatus involves continuously casting a bar slab while maintaining a constant level of metal in the crystalliser, heating of the slab induction and rolling said slab. The continuous casting and the rolling of the slab are carried out according to a continuous process. During the initial step of the process, the metal is maintained at a constant level in the crystalliser by controlling the speed of the draw rolls of the slab continuous-casting machine. At the beginning of the rolling process, the function of the draw rolls for maintaining a constant level of metal in the crystalliser is transferred to a first cage of the rolling mill. Before the rolling process, the induction heating of the slab is carried out in two groups of inductors operating under two currents. The inductors and the rolling mill are arranged in the same production line as the crystalliser. The drivers of the machine draw rolls and the driver of the first cage of the rolling mill are connected through a switch to an electric signaling system that comprises a sensor for detecting the level of metal in the crystalliser. The inductors are arranged in two groups, wherein the first group of inductors, due to the feed-forward conditions, has a nominal, constant and non-adjustable power, while the second group has an adjustable power. This invention can be used for reducing the surface area occupied by the facilities and for improving the distribution economic factors.
Abstract:
A method for determining if a stretch of castin line includes the closing position of the liquid cone of a continuously cast metal product, where there is provided a casting line comprising: - an ingot mold containing the liquid metal and in which a meniscus is defined, - one or more soft reduction roll devices, - cylinders for actuating said one or more soft reduction devices, - at least two oscillation application areas, said oscillation application areas being arranged in said one or more soft reduction roll devices, said oscillation being achieved by the rolls of said one or more soft reduction devices by means of the actuating cylinders, the method comprising the following stages: a) applying an oscillation along the casting line to said cast product by means of said at least two application areas in sequence; b) detecting the oscillating frequency of the meniscus level in the ingot mold; c) comparing the oscillating frequency of the meniscus level in the ingot mold with the oscillating frequency of said at least two areas of application.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for supplying molten metal to a mould by connecting a tundish of a continuos casting plant to the mould through a pipe and applying siphonage resulting from a difference in levels of top surfaces of molten metal in the tunish and the mould. In order to accomplish the objects, the present invention provides an apparatus for supplying molten metal from a ladle (10) to a mould (20) for continuous casting, which comprises a tundish (16,40) containing the molten metal supplied from the ladle and being provided by the side of the mould; and a connecting pipe (22,42) shaped in a curved form, of which an inlet end (24) is submerged below the top surface of the molten metal stored in the tundish, an outlet end (28) being submerged in the mould, wherein the level of the top surface of the molten metal stored in the tundish is kept higher than the level of top surface of molten metal supplied to the mould.
Abstract:
A method for determining if a stretch of casting line includes the closing position of the liquid cone of a continuously cast metal product, where there is provided a casting line including an ingot mold containing the liquid metal and in which a meniscus is defined, one or more soft reduction roll devices, cylinders for actuating the one or more soft reduction devices, at least two oscillation application areas, the oscillation application areas being arranged in the one or more soft reduction roll devices. The oscillation being achieved by the rolls of the one or more soft reduction devices through the actuating cylinders. The method includes the following stages: a) applying an oscillation along the casting line to the cast product through at least two application areas in sequence; b) detecting the oscillating frequency of the meniscus level in the ingot mold; c) comparing the oscillating frequency of the meniscus level in the ingot mold with the oscillating frequency of the at least two areas of application.
Abstract:
A method and an installation for the continuous checking and regulation of the level of the surface of a slag bath in an ESR installation with short slidable molds. For the continuous measurement of the position of the surface of the slag bath, the method employs a radar beam emitted by a radar measuring probe and directed approximately vertically onto the surface.
Abstract:
In a continuous casting method, a melt surface condition within a mold is monitored for melt surface abnormalities such as boiling, lack of powder, and a condition of slag beard formation by using image sensors. Also, a condition of Deckel formation is detected by using a load sensor through a sensor rod. Based on the monitored conditions, a casting speed, a flow rate of gas blown into a pouring nozzle, a flow rate of a melt poured into the mold, scatter of powder, and the like, are controlled to prevent the occurrence of the melt surface abnormalities, as well as removing a slag beard by a hitting oscillator and removing Deckels by the sensor rod.
Abstract:
A method is provided for measuring and controlling the level of an elevated temperature liquid in a container. The method includes converting electrical voltage signals from temperature sensing means spaced along a wall of the container to digital form. The converted signals are periodically scanned in elevation sequence. From the scanned signals the location is determined of the uppermost sensing means having a signal value of sufficient magnitude to lie below the liquid level. A fraction, F, of the spacing between that sensing means and the next above sensing means is calculated at which the measured liquid level lies. The fraction determined is a function of the converted signal value, Sn-1, a converted signal value, Se, at an estimated location of the liquid level and, So, a converted signal value sufficient to cause the fraction, F, to be at or near zero in value immediately prior to imminent changes in the location of the uppermost sensing means determined to lie below the liquid level.
Abstract:
A repressurization control system provides a uniform flow from a batch vacuum degassing vessel for continuous casting. A function generator provides a vessel pressure signal which maintains a uniform effective metal head during the cast and is controlled by the amount of metal cast. System sluggishness is overcome by feedback controls correcting the signal for actual vessel pressure and for departure from desired casting speed.