Effect of process parameters on solidification of Al-33Cu strip in high speed twin roll strip casting- A numerical study

Abstract

In twin roll strip casting process, the solidification behavior in the molten pool affects the process efficiency and the product quality which is influenced by the process parameters. Numerical simulations have been carried out to analyze the fluid flow, heat transfer and solidification in high speed twin roll strip caster at different pouring temperatures and roll gaps and the knowledge of heat flux distribution at the liquid metal-roll interface. In the present study a numerical simulation has been carried out for the solidification of Al-33wt% Cu in the twin-roll strip casting system at different pouring temperatures and roll gaps. FLUENT 6.3.16 was used to model fluid flow, heat transfer and solidification behavior during the casting of Al-33wt. % Cu alloy. From the simulation results, the initial pouring temperature of the liquid metal and the roll gap has been optimized for producing quality strips.