Effect of Magnetic Field Media on the Fluid Flow of Continuous Casting Mold with Application of Magnetic Field in X-, Y, Z-Directions

Abstract

The turbulent flow in continuous casting mold leads to various kinds of defects including surfaces defects, internal defects, and inclusion-related defects in the final cast products. Applications of magnetic field are the advanced technology that was used to improve fmal cast products. The magnetic field stabilizes and minimizes the turbulent effect in the continuous casting mold. In this research work, a computational model is used to analyze the effect of magnetic field media (conducting and non-conducting) on the fluid flow in the continuous casting mold. The magnetic field of 0.2 tesla was applied in x-direction (along mold thickness), y-direction (along mold width), and z-direction (along mold length). The effect of magnetic field media (conducting and non-conducting) was studied in x-,y-, and z-directions in continuous casting mold. A three-dimentional realiable k-ε turbulence model was used 72with magnetohydrodynamic (MHD)-induced Maxwell equation. The effect of magnetic field media along with the direction of magnetic field was studied in this research work. The magnetic field was favored to suppress the turbulent flow in the continuous casting mold; so, it leads to improving the quality of final cast products.