Because of the low temperature, large waste gas volume, high pollutant content, and complicated compositions, waste heat recovery and emission gas treatment of sintering flue gas have always presented a challenge in t...Because of the low temperature, large waste gas volume, high pollutant content, and complicated compositions, waste heat recovery and emission gas treatment of sintering flue gas have always presented a challenge in the steel industry, and this issue has attracted widespread attention both locally and abroad. Recently, based on the first domestic pilot plant and demonstration project, Baosteel has performed a series of innovative research and development investigations on its sintering flue gas recirculating （SFGR） process,in which the system design and optimization, dioxin-related contaminant source suppression, ore matching structure optimization, wear- resistant design of cycling fans and pipelines, high-efficiency dust removal equipment, system control and stable operation strategy, flue gas mixing and switching control, circular hood sealing, oxygen content conditioning, recirculation sintering system process control, and model development have been studied, and a complete set of equipment and technology for the SFGR process has been initially developed. The investigation results suggest that the SFGR process can not only significantly reduce exhaust gas volume and pollutant emissions but also recover low-temperature waste heat and reduce the energy consumption of sintering; therefore, the overall technologies possess great value in energy savings ,pollution emission reduction, and sintering ore quality/yield improvement.展开更多
At the initial operation stage of the continuous bloom caster at Baosteel, a lot of central porosity and cracks occurred in blooms, especially in the blooms of high-pressure boiler steel. In this study, a model of hea...At the initial operation stage of the continuous bloom caster at Baosteel, a lot of central porosity and cracks occurred in blooms, especially in the blooms of high-pressure boiler steel. In this study, a model of heat transfer and solidification was set up to analyze the process of continuous bloom casting. Based on the model, the distributions of temperature field and shell thickness were obtained, the mushy zone was defined, and thereby the technology of soft reduction for blooms was developed. After several tests were conducted, a reasonable test plan was developed, which led to the determination of the optimal reduction zone and gauge reduction. Now, central porosity and cracks in blooms are almost avoided and the inner quality has been obviously improved.展开更多
In the twin-roll strip casting process, hot cast strips can be broken or tom if the casting speed does not match the rolling speed. Usually, a certain length of hot steel strip is hung freely between the caster and ro...In the twin-roll strip casting process, hot cast strips can be broken or tom if the casting speed does not match the rolling speed. Usually, a certain length of hot steel strip is hung freely between the caster and rolling mill to deal with the effect of this speed difference. In this paper,the freely hanging hot steel strip is referred to as the free loop of hot steel strip. Accurately measuring and controlling the height of this free loop is the key factor in maintaining a stable casting operation. Several methods for measuring the loop height of a steel strip are discussed and a method for accurately measuring and controlling the free loop height of hot steel strip is presented. Based on the results of the casting loop quantity change curve, this control method is confirmed to be effective and able to meet the requirements of continuous casting strip production.展开更多
The spangle size of the 55% Al-Zn-Si steel is affected by the composition of the zinc pot, the cooling capacity after plating, and the substrate. According to previous studies, the size of spangles can be reduced by i...The spangle size of the 55% Al-Zn-Si steel is affected by the composition of the zinc pot, the cooling capacity after plating, and the substrate. According to previous studies, the size of spangles can be reduced by increasing the cooling ability after plating, and by adding Ti in the zinc pot. However, these two methods cannot reduce the spangle size smaller than 1. 5 mm. Therefore, in this study, we have focused on the influence of substrates on the formation of spangles of 55% Al-Zn-Si steel by comparing and analyzing substrates with different surface roughness, composition, morphology, crystal orientation, and alloy layers.展开更多
Reducing wear on a side dam can prolong the casting operation life of a twin-roll strip casting process,thus reducing production cost and improving casting stability.To lengthen the service life of the side dam,it is ...Reducing wear on a side dam can prolong the casting operation life of a twin-roll strip casting process,thus reducing production cost and improving casting stability.To lengthen the service life of the side dam,it is necessary to understand the wear performance of the side dam material.To investigate the wear behavior mechanism of the side dam,in this study,the UMT-2 friction and wear tester was used to determine the relationship between the wear rate of the side-dam material and various parameters.Based on the roughness of the contact area between the side dam and the end of the casting rolls as well as on the amount of deformation of the side dam,which was derived using a thermal-deformation simulation model,the reasons for the uneven wear of the side dam were obtained.展开更多
During strip casting,the thickness deviation of casting strip directly affects the quality of the hot-rolled sheet because the casting strip needs to be rolled only once.To accurately control the gap between casting r...During strip casting,the thickness deviation of casting strip directly affects the quality of the hot-rolled sheet because the casting strip needs to be rolled only once.To accurately control the gap between casting rolls and reduce the thickness deviation of the casting strip,a conceptual design of a prestressed twin-roll caster is proposed herein;this caster involves the setting of a constant pressure balancing cylinder between the chocks of two casting rolls.The balancing cylinder hydraulic system adopts a three-way servo valve that controls the hydraulic cylinder.The parameters of the hydraulic power components are determined using the principle of optimal power matching,and the hydraulic system model of the balancing cylinder is thus established.The dynamic analysis and simulation of the hydraulic system are performed using finite element model to obtain relevant evaluation indexes.Finally,the hydraulic system is corrected using proportional-integral-derivative (PID) correction to achieve a well-controlled effect.Thus,the engineering requirements of the strip casting process can be met.展开更多
文摘Because of the low temperature, large waste gas volume, high pollutant content, and complicated compositions, waste heat recovery and emission gas treatment of sintering flue gas have always presented a challenge in the steel industry, and this issue has attracted widespread attention both locally and abroad. Recently, based on the first domestic pilot plant and demonstration project, Baosteel has performed a series of innovative research and development investigations on its sintering flue gas recirculating （SFGR） process,in which the system design and optimization, dioxin-related contaminant source suppression, ore matching structure optimization, wear- resistant design of cycling fans and pipelines, high-efficiency dust removal equipment, system control and stable operation strategy, flue gas mixing and switching control, circular hood sealing, oxygen content conditioning, recirculation sintering system process control, and model development have been studied, and a complete set of equipment and technology for the SFGR process has been initially developed. The investigation results suggest that the SFGR process can not only significantly reduce exhaust gas volume and pollutant emissions but also recover low-temperature waste heat and reduce the energy consumption of sintering; therefore, the overall technologies possess great value in energy savings ,pollution emission reduction, and sintering ore quality/yield improvement.
文摘At the initial operation stage of the continuous bloom caster at Baosteel, a lot of central porosity and cracks occurred in blooms, especially in the blooms of high-pressure boiler steel. In this study, a model of heat transfer and solidification was set up to analyze the process of continuous bloom casting. Based on the model, the distributions of temperature field and shell thickness were obtained, the mushy zone was defined, and thereby the technology of soft reduction for blooms was developed. After several tests were conducted, a reasonable test plan was developed, which led to the determination of the optimal reduction zone and gauge reduction. Now, central porosity and cracks in blooms are almost avoided and the inner quality has been obviously improved.
文摘In the twin-roll strip casting process, hot cast strips can be broken or tom if the casting speed does not match the rolling speed. Usually, a certain length of hot steel strip is hung freely between the caster and rolling mill to deal with the effect of this speed difference. In this paper,the freely hanging hot steel strip is referred to as the free loop of hot steel strip. Accurately measuring and controlling the height of this free loop is the key factor in maintaining a stable casting operation. Several methods for measuring the loop height of a steel strip are discussed and a method for accurately measuring and controlling the free loop height of hot steel strip is presented. Based on the results of the casting loop quantity change curve, this control method is confirmed to be effective and able to meet the requirements of continuous casting strip production.
基金supported by the Research Institute,Testing Center,Cold Rolling Mill and Manufacturing Department of Baosteel
文摘The spangle size of the 55% Al-Zn-Si steel is affected by the composition of the zinc pot, the cooling capacity after plating, and the substrate. According to previous studies, the size of spangles can be reduced by increasing the cooling ability after plating, and by adding Ti in the zinc pot. However, these two methods cannot reduce the spangle size smaller than 1. 5 mm. Therefore, in this study, we have focused on the influence of substrates on the formation of spangles of 55% Al-Zn-Si steel by comparing and analyzing substrates with different surface roughness, composition, morphology, crystal orientation, and alloy layers.
文摘Reducing wear on a side dam can prolong the casting operation life of a twin-roll strip casting process,thus reducing production cost and improving casting stability.To lengthen the service life of the side dam,it is necessary to understand the wear performance of the side dam material.To investigate the wear behavior mechanism of the side dam,in this study,the UMT-2 friction and wear tester was used to determine the relationship between the wear rate of the side-dam material and various parameters.Based on the roughness of the contact area between the side dam and the end of the casting rolls as well as on the amount of deformation of the side dam,which was derived using a thermal-deformation simulation model,the reasons for the uneven wear of the side dam were obtained.
文摘During strip casting,the thickness deviation of casting strip directly affects the quality of the hot-rolled sheet because the casting strip needs to be rolled only once.To accurately control the gap between casting rolls and reduce the thickness deviation of the casting strip,a conceptual design of a prestressed twin-roll caster is proposed herein;this caster involves the setting of a constant pressure balancing cylinder between the chocks of two casting rolls.The balancing cylinder hydraulic system adopts a three-way servo valve that controls the hydraulic cylinder.The parameters of the hydraulic power components are determined using the principle of optimal power matching,and the hydraulic system model of the balancing cylinder is thus established.The dynamic analysis and simulation of the hydraulic system are performed using finite element model to obtain relevant evaluation indexes.Finally,the hydraulic system is corrected using proportional-integral-derivative (PID) correction to achieve a well-controlled effect.Thus,the engineering requirements of the strip casting process can be met.
