Numerical computation for the melt convection of the model system of continuous steel casting with various magnetic fields

Abstract

Melt flow in the model system of continuous steel casting process was numerically computed with an application of various magnetic fields. The model geometry is 1 × 1 × 2 which is not in accordance with the current shape employed in a practical industry. Electric coil to produce a magnetic field was either vertical, horizontal and parallel, or perpendicular to the nozzle jet from the tandish. Detailed melt flow in the mold is graphically presented. The axial magnetic field appears to suppress the jet flow most effectively.