Evaluation and Development of Nozzle Designs for Thin and Medium-Thick Slab Casters Operating at Medium to High Casting Rates

Thin and medium-thick slab casters are high-performance continuous casting units presenting challenges in nozzle design due to complex geometries and refractory life expectancy. These casters operate at high casting rates, up to 9 tons per strand, such as for a 135-mm-thick medium caster. This study develops and evaluates designs using modeling and simulation tools. The designs are assessed on performance and feasibility metrics. Understanding their performance is crucial for current and future casters in North America and globally.

Authors:

Yong Tang | RHI Magnesita GmbH
 

Mr. Pavan Shivaram | RHI Magnesita
 

Mr Wolfgang Fellner | RHI Magnesita
 

Ulrich Marschall | RHI Magnesita GmbH
 

Mr. Gernot Hackl | RHI Magnesita
 

Mr Robert Sorger | RHI Magnesita
 

Mr Joshua Kaser | RHI Magnesita
 

Session Chairs:

Rudolf Moravec | U. S. Steel
 

Norbert Strobl | ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P.
 

Jackie Leung | ArcelorMittal Global R&D - Hamilton