Numerical modelling of the cooling ability of device for the plain round bars accelerated cooling process

Abstract

The paper presents numerical modelling results of the band accelerated cooling during rolling process. For the numerical modelling the Forge3® and the SortRoll computer programs were used, which based on finite element method. Research were carried out for one of the bar rolling mill technological conditions. The studies were carried out for 30mm-diameter plain round bars. Constructional steel S355J2G3 (according to DIN St 52-3) was used for the research. The paper purpose was determination of the cooling ability of device for accelerated cooling process to checking possibility of the using this device in the rolling line, during normalizing rolling process. Investigation results elaborated in the paper made the basis for determination of the heat convection coefficients between cooled band and water for different pressure and water flow.