A numerical simulation of the DC continuous casting using average heat capacity

Abstract

Continuous casting is one of the prominent methods of production of metals. The effective design and operation of continuous casting machines needs complete analysis of the continuous casting process. In this paper, a finite volume model has been developed and applied to compute the fluid flow, temperature and flus distributions within the liquid, mushy and solid zones in the mold and cooling regions of an aluninum alloy direct-chill continuous casting machine...