Geometric Modification of the Tundish Impact Point
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Experimental Materials and Methods
2.1. The “Spheric” Impact Pad
2.2. The Standard Impact Pad
3. Results and Discussion
4. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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Configuration | Casting Speed | Minimal Residence Time (s) | Maximal Residence Time (s) |
---|---|---|---|
Standard Impact Pad | 0.8 m·min−1 | 57 | 98 |
1.2 m·min−1 | 55 | 137 | |
1.6 m·min−1 | 39.5 | 119 | |
Spheric Impact Pad | 0.8 m·min−1 | 40.5 (71%) | 119 |
1.2 m·min−1 | 42 (76%) | 127 | |
1.6 m·min−1 | 42 (106%) | 104 |
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Buľko, B.; Priesol, I.; Demeter, P.; Gašparovič, P.; Baricová, D.; Hrubovčáková, M. Geometric Modification of the Tundish Impact Point. Metals 2018, 8, 944. https://doi.org/10.3390/met8110944
Buľko B, Priesol I, Demeter P, Gašparovič P, Baricová D, Hrubovčáková M. Geometric Modification of the Tundish Impact Point. Metals. 2018; 8(11):944. https://doi.org/10.3390/met8110944
Chicago/Turabian StyleBuľko, Branislav, Ivan Priesol, Peter Demeter, Peter Gašparovič, Dana Baricová, and Martina Hrubovčáková. 2018. "Geometric Modification of the Tundish Impact Point" Metals 8, no. 11: 944. https://doi.org/10.3390/met8110944