The temperature field of stainless steel during twin-roll strip casting was simulated by experiment and a finite element （FE） model. By comparing the measured result with the simulated values, it is found that they ...The temperature field of stainless steel during twin-roll strip casting was simulated by experiment and a finite element （FE） model. By comparing the measured result with the simulated values, it is found that they fit close to each other, which indicates this FE model is effective. Based on this model, the effects of roll gap （t） and roll radius （R） on solidification were simulated. The simulated results give the relationship between t or R and the position of the freezing point. The larger the t is and the smaller the R is, the closer the position of the freezing point is to the exit.展开更多
The development of continuous casting technology of electrical steel was analyzed. The technologies and products characteristics of conventional continuous casting, thin slab continuous casting and rolling, middle thi...The development of continuous casting technology of electrical steel was analyzed. The technologies and products characteristics of conventional continuous casting, thin slab continuous casting and rolling, middle thin slab continuous casting and rolling and twin-roll thin strip were compared. Conventional continuous casting technology was widely adopted in producing electrical steel, thin slab continuous casting and rolling and middle thin slab contin- uous casting and roiling technology industrialized electrical steel~ and study of twin-roll thin strip casting technology was focused on fundamental experiments.展开更多
Based on the research on the solidification of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip, the analytical model of heterogeneous nucleation, the growth kinetics of tip （KGT） and columnar dendrite transformatio...Based on the research on the solidification of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip, the analytical model of heterogeneous nucleation, the growth kinetics of tip （KGT） and columnar dendrite transformation to equiaxed dendrite （CET） of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip solidification was established by means of the principle of metal solidification and modem computer emulational technology. Meantime, based on the cellular automaton, the emulational model of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip, solidification was established. The foundation for the emulational simulation of twin-roll casting thin strip solidification structure was laid. Meanwhile, the mathematical simulation feasibility was confirmed by using the solidification process of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip.展开更多
The effects of temperature and strain rate on the flow stress behavior of twin-roll cast, rolled and heat-treated AZ31 magnesium alloys were investigated under uniaxial tension. At high temperatures, dynamic recovery,...The effects of temperature and strain rate on the flow stress behavior of twin-roll cast, rolled and heat-treated AZ31 magnesium alloys were investigated under uniaxial tension. At high temperatures, dynamic recovery, continuous dynamic recrystallization, grain boundary sliding and the activation of additional slip systems lead to an improvement of the ductility of the alloys. The elongation to failure is nearly independent of the strain rate between 473 and 523 K at 10-2 s-1 and 10-1 s-1, which is related to the strain rate dependence of the critical resolved shear stress（CRSS） for nonbasal slip. Despite the high temperature, twins are even observed at 573 K and 10-3 s-1 because they have a low CRSS.展开更多
Twin-roll strip casting is regarded as a prospective technology of near net shape continuous casting. The fluid flow field and level fluctuation in the pool have a strong influence not only on composition and temperat...Twin-roll strip casting is regarded as a prospective technology of near net shape continuous casting. The fluid flow field and level fluctuation in the pool have a strong influence not only on composition and temperature homogeneity of pool, but also on the strip quality. A 1 ： 1 water model of a twin-roll strip caster was set up based on the criteria of Froude number and Reynold number similarity. The level fluctuation was measured. The influence of pool depth, casting speed and feeding system configuration on level fluctuation in the pool was studied. The experimental results provided a basis for the optimization of feeding system and process parameters.展开更多
The 1：1 water model of a twin-roll strip caster was set up based on the Froude number and the Reynolds number similarity criteria. A new type metal delivery system was designed for the twin-roll strip caster. The lev...The 1：1 water model of a twin-roll strip caster was set up based on the Froude number and the Reynolds number similarity criteria. A new type metal delivery system was designed for the twin-roll strip caster. The level fluctuation and the fluid flow in the pool of the water model were measured using the level detector and the 3D-LDV （laser Doppler velocimetry） technology. It is shown that a wedged delivery system can produce the desirable level fluctuation and even fluid flow distribution in the pool Numerical simulations for the water model were performed. Comparisons between the numerical and physical simulation results show good agreement near the side dams.展开更多
Aluminum nitride （AIN） precipitates and microstructure of 4 wt.% （Si＋AI） non-oriented electrical steel were investigated. The 2.0 mm thick cast strips with three different silicon/aluminum （Si/AI） ratios were p...Aluminum nitride （AIN） precipitates and microstructure of 4 wt.% （Si＋AI） non-oriented electrical steel were investigated. The 2.0 mm thick cast strips with three different silicon/aluminum （Si/AI） ratios were produced by twin-roll casting process, then the strips were reheated, warm rolled, cold rolled and annealed. The microstructure and AIN precipitates were characterized using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The results showed that with the increase of Si/AI ratio, on the one hand, the casting microstructure changed from columnar grains to equiaxed grains, and the uniformity of annealed microstructure was improved; On the other hand, the number of AIN precipitates in cast strips reduced meanwhile the distribution became dispersed. By the reheat treatment, the size and distribution of the AIN precipitates can be changed. Moreover, the grain size of the annealed strips is in the range of 20-50 #m, at the same time, many AIN precipitates were located at grain boundaries. Therefore, controlling the Si/AI ratio is a simple method to obtain desired microstructure. Then AIN precipitates in non-oriented electrical steel prepared by twin-roll casting process hinder markedly the recrystallized grains growth, A compatible reheat treatment can be an approach worth exploring to control the behavior of AIN precipitates.展开更多
In twin-roll strip casting process, metal flow and temperature distribution in the molten pool directly affect the stability of the process and the quality of products. In this paper, a 3D coupled thermal-flow fenite ...In twin-roll strip casting process, metal flow and temperature distribution in the molten pool directly affect the stability of the process and the quality of products. In this paper, a 3D coupled thermal-flow fenite element modeling （FEM） simulation for twin-roll strip casting of stainless steel was performed. Influences of the pouring temperature and casting speed on the temperature fields were obtained from the numerical simulation. The micro-segregation of the solutes during the strip casting process of stainless steel was also simulated. A developed micro-segregation model was used to calculate the micro-segregation of solutes in twin-roll casting of stainless steel. The relationship between the solidus fraction in solidification and temperature was given, which was used to determine the LIT （liquid impermeable temperature）, ZST （zero strength temperature） and ZDT （zero ductility temperature） in the period of non-equilibrium solidification. The effect of temperature on the micro-segregation was discussed. According to the computational results, the solidification completion temperature in the twin-roll strip casting of stainless steel was then determined, which can provide a basis for controlling the location of solidification completion temperature and analysing the crack of the casting strip.展开更多
To better understand the twin-roll casting process,based on the analysis of the solidification phenomenon,the geometry shape of the molten metal pool,the continuity of metal and the balance of energy and momentum,five...To better understand the twin-roll casting process,based on the analysis of the solidification phenomenon,the geometry shape of the molten metal pool,the continuity of metal and the balance of energy and momentum,five critical partial equations were established separately including the equations of pool level,solidification process,roll separating force,roll gap and casting speed.Meanwhile,to obtain a uniform sheet thickness and keep a constant roll separating force,a decoupling control model was built on the perturbation method to eliminate the interference of process parameters.The simulation results show that the control model is valuable to quickly and accurately determine the control parameters.Moreover,Mg alloy sheets with high quality were cast by applying this model.展开更多
The energy state and atomic level structure of metallic glasses(MGs)are very sensitive to their cooling rates,and a lower cooling rate generally causes a lower energy and more relaxed state of MGs.In this work,the Zr4...The energy state and atomic level structure of metallic glasses(MGs)are very sensitive to their cooling rates,and a lower cooling rate generally causes a lower energy and more relaxed state of MGs.In this work,the Zr41.2 Ti13.8 Cu12.5 Ni10 Be22.5(Vit.1)ribbons with a thickness of 40μm and 110μm and the strips with a thickness of 320μm and 490μm were produced by single-roll melt spinning and twin-roll casting,respectively.The increase in thickness of either ribbons or strips results in a lower energy state with a smaller relaxation enthalpy,a lower content of free volume,and a higher hardness.Although the cooling rate of the twin-roll produced 320μm-thick strip is almost one magnitude lower than that of the single-roll produced 110μm-thick ribbon,the former,however,possesses a rejuvenated energy state as compared to the latter.Molecular dynamics simulations reveal that the squeezing force during twin-roll casting affects the evolution of connection types of clusters,and the 2-atom and 4-atom connections are prone to be retained,which results in a higher energy state of MGs.Such a rejuvenation process during twin-roll casting can overwhelm the relaxation process caused by the lower cooling rate.Therefore,twin-roll casting is not only a method being capable for producing strips with a large thickness,but also prone to obtain a high energy state of the MG strip.展开更多
Center segregation and banded intergranular segregation(B-IGS)should be well controlled to improve the mechanical properties of twin-roll cast(TRC)aluminum alloys,especially for alloys with high solid-ification interv...Center segregation and banded intergranular segregation(B-IGS)should be well controlled to improve the mechanical properties of twin-roll cast(TRC)aluminum alloys,especially for alloys with high solid-ification intervals.In the present work,a synergistic grain refinement strategy was designed using an Al-5Ti-B grain refiner and Ti,Zr,and Sc microalloying elements to simultaneously control center seg-regation and B-IGS in TRC Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys.As the grain size decreased,center segregation defects were eliminated and transformed into dispersed B-IGS defects;simultaneously,the width and length of the B-IGS were also reduced.Moreover,the macro-distributions of the alloying elements along the thickness direction became more homogeneous due to a weak shear-induced dilation effect.The well-controlled multiscale segregation improved the uniformity of the alloy macrostructure,accelerated the redissolution of the crystalline phase,dispersed the aggregated residual phase,and refined grains under the T6 state.Hence,the strength and ductility of the alloys under the T6 state were simultaneously improved,and the hardness distribution along the thickness direction became more homogenous.Furthermore,the underlying mechanisms of segregation evolution and strength and ductility enhancements were elucidated.This work provides a novel strategy to effectively control multiscale segregation and produce high-performance aluminum alloys with high solidification intervals by TRC.展开更多
A novel-type delivery system consisting of a special feeding device and delivery device was developed and applied to a φ600 mm× 1 000 mm twin-roll casting system for producing the steel strip of 2 mm in thicknes...A novel-type delivery system consisting of a special feeding device and delivery device was developed and applied to a φ600 mm× 1 000 mm twin-roll casting system for producing the steel strip of 2 mm in thickness, and the characteristics of fluid flow and temperature field in the casting pool were investigated by mathematical simulation. The results showed that the melt from the novel-type delivery system was distributed to the casting pool along the width direction smoothly and uniformly. At the casting speed of 80 m/min, the difference of minimum residence time （groin） and actual average residence time （tave） among different ports of the delivery device was less than 0.18 s and 0.26 s respectively, and the average amplitude of level fluctuation was 0.3 mm to 0.6 mm on the free surface of casting pool. In addition, the difference of temperature on the free surface of the pool was below 20 K and the difference across the width direction of roll in different pool depths was less than 13 K, which indicates that the uniformity of temperature distribution was obtained in the casting pool to maintain the casting process and the defect-free steel strip can also be obtained.展开更多
The kinetics of recrystallization for twin-roll casting AZ31 magnesium alloy with different thicknesses during homogenization was analyzed.It is shown that fine grains are first formed at the boundaries of deformed ba...The kinetics of recrystallization for twin-roll casting AZ31 magnesium alloy with different thicknesses during homogenization was analyzed.It is shown that fine grains are first formed at the boundaries of deformed bands in the twin-roll casting slab.The recrystallized grains with no strain are gradually substituted for the deformed microstructure of twin-roll casting AZ31 magnesium alloy.The incubation temperature and time for the recrystallization of a twin-roll casting AZ31 magnesium alloy strip with a thickness of 3 mm are lower and shorter than those of the 6-mm thick strip,respectively.The 3-mm thick twin-roll casting magnesium alloy has finer grains than the 6-mm thick strip.The activation energies of recrystallization for twin-roll casting AZ31 magnesium alloy slabs with the thickness of 3 and 6 mm are 88 and 69 kJ/mol,respectively.The kinetics curves of recrystallization for twin-roll casting AZ31 magnesium alloy were obtained.展开更多
The microstructural distribution along thickness of asymmetric twin-roll cast AZ31 magnesium alloy slab was investigated. It was found that the microstructure along the thickness of the slab was significantly inhomoge...The microstructural distribution along thickness of asymmetric twin-roll cast AZ31 magnesium alloy slab was investigated. It was found that the microstructure along the thickness of the slab was significantly inhomogeneous. There were many deformed bands with flow form near the upper surface of twin-roll cast plate. Very few deformed bands could be seen in the central part of the plate where the dendrites were thick. Fine dendritic structures dominated near the lower surface of the twin-roll cast strip. It is concluded that the shear strain caused by linear velocity difference between surfaces of upper and lower rolls results in the deformed bands of the twin-roll cast slab. Aluminum, zinc and manganese segregate to the boundary of dendrites, while silicon distributes inside the α-Mg solid solution.展开更多
The micromorphology and the concentration o massive precipitates produced by twin-roll casting(TRC processes without and with multi-electromagnetic fields fo Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy at 670 °C were investigated in de...The micromorphology and the concentration o massive precipitates produced by twin-roll casting(TRC processes without and with multi-electromagnetic fields fo Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy at 670 °C were investigated in detai by means of optical microscopy(OM) and electron probe micro analyzer(EPMA). The results clearly show tha under a 0.2 T static magnetic field, the macro-segregation bands are remarkably alleviated according to the order o uniform static magnetic field, half-wave oscillating elec tromagnetic field as well as alternating oscillating elec tromagnetic field, as compared with the non-field TRC process(B = 0). Moreover, under the alternating oscillat ing electromagnetic TRC process, almost all segregation bands disappear. Additionally, through the observation on a smaller scale, the netlike precipitates elongated and broken by electromagnetic force, and replaced by numerous bulk depositions. EPMA analysis shows that the added atoms are diffused from deposition to a(Al) matrix, resulting in that the solute concentration in and around the precipitates is tending toward uniformity and stability.展开更多
Coupled turbulent flow, temperature fields of the twin-roll casting strip process were simulated by three-dimensional finite element method. Based on the heat balance calculation and using inverse methods between the ...Coupled turbulent flow, temperature fields of the twin-roll casting strip process were simulated by three-dimensional finite element method. Based on the heat balance calculation and using inverse methods between the simulations and real experiments, the relational models among casting speed, location, and coefficient of heat transfer between molten metal and rolls in different regions are given. In the simulation, the calculated surface temperatures are in good agreement with the measured values. An on-line model of kiss point is derived by simulations and the geometry of molten pool, corresponding control strategy is also proposed.展开更多
文摘The temperature field of stainless steel during twin-roll strip casting was simulated by experiment and a finite element （FE） model. By comparing the measured result with the simulated values, it is found that they fit close to each other, which indicates this FE model is effective. Based on this model, the effects of roll gap （t） and roll radius （R） on solidification were simulated. The simulated results give the relationship between t or R and the position of the freezing point. The larger the t is and the smaller the R is, the closer the position of the freezing point is to the exit.
文摘The development of continuous casting technology of electrical steel was analyzed. The technologies and products characteristics of conventional continuous casting, thin slab continuous casting and rolling, middle thin slab continuous casting and rolling and twin-roll thin strip were compared. Conventional continuous casting technology was widely adopted in producing electrical steel, thin slab continuous casting and rolling and middle thin slab contin- uous casting and roiling technology industrialized electrical steel~ and study of twin-roll thin strip casting technology was focused on fundamental experiments.
基金Project (u0837601) supported by the New Joint Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (50874054) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Based on the research on the solidification of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip, the analytical model of heterogeneous nucleation, the growth kinetics of tip （KGT） and columnar dendrite transformation to equiaxed dendrite （CET） of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip solidification was established by means of the principle of metal solidification and modem computer emulational technology. Meantime, based on the cellular automaton, the emulational model of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip, solidification was established. The foundation for the emulational simulation of twin-roll casting thin strip solidification structure was laid. Meanwhile, the mathematical simulation feasibility was confirmed by using the solidification process of twin-roll continuous casting aluminum thin strip.
基金financial support by the European Social Fund (project No. 080943441)
文摘The effects of temperature and strain rate on the flow stress behavior of twin-roll cast, rolled and heat-treated AZ31 magnesium alloys were investigated under uniaxial tension. At high temperatures, dynamic recovery, continuous dynamic recrystallization, grain boundary sliding and the activation of additional slip systems lead to an improvement of the ductility of the alloys. The elongation to failure is nearly independent of the strain rate between 473 and 523 K at 10-2 s-1 and 10-1 s-1, which is related to the strain rate dependence of the critical resolved shear stress（CRSS） for nonbasal slip. Despite the high temperature, twins are even observed at 573 K and 10-3 s-1 because they have a low CRSS.
基金ItemSponsored by Provincial Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia of China (200408020715)
文摘Twin-roll strip casting is regarded as a prospective technology of near net shape continuous casting. The fluid flow field and level fluctuation in the pool have a strong influence not only on composition and temperature homogeneity of pool, but also on the strip quality. A 1 ： 1 water model of a twin-roll strip caster was set up based on the criteria of Froude number and Reynold number similarity. The level fluctuation was measured. The influence of pool depth, casting speed and feeding system configuration on level fluctuation in the pool was studied. The experimental results provided a basis for the optimization of feeding system and process parameters.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia of China (No.200408020715).
文摘The 1：1 water model of a twin-roll strip caster was set up based on the Froude number and the Reynolds number similarity criteria. A new type metal delivery system was designed for the twin-roll strip caster. The level fluctuation and the fluid flow in the pool of the water model were measured using the level detector and the 3D-LDV （laser Doppler velocimetry） technology. It is shown that a wedged delivery system can produce the desirable level fluctuation and even fluid flow distribution in the pool Numerical simulations for the water model were performed. Comparisons between the numerical and physical simulation results show good agreement near the side dams.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.50734001 and 51004035)
文摘Aluminum nitride （AIN） precipitates and microstructure of 4 wt.% （Si＋AI） non-oriented electrical steel were investigated. The 2.0 mm thick cast strips with three different silicon/aluminum （Si/AI） ratios were produced by twin-roll casting process, then the strips were reheated, warm rolled, cold rolled and annealed. The microstructure and AIN precipitates were characterized using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The results showed that with the increase of Si/AI ratio, on the one hand, the casting microstructure changed from columnar grains to equiaxed grains, and the uniformity of annealed microstructure was improved; On the other hand, the number of AIN precipitates in cast strips reduced meanwhile the distribution became dispersed. By the reheat treatment, the size and distribution of the AIN precipitates can be changed. Moreover, the grain size of the annealed strips is in the range of 20-50 #m, at the same time, many AIN precipitates were located at grain boundaries. Therefore, controlling the Si/AI ratio is a simple method to obtain desired microstructure. Then AIN precipitates in non-oriented electrical steel prepared by twin-roll casting process hinder markedly the recrystallized grains growth, A compatible reheat treatment can be an approach worth exploring to control the behavior of AIN precipitates.
基金Financial supports from The National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51625402,51790483,51801069 and U19A2084)are greatly acknowledgedPartial financial support came from The Science and Technology Devel-opment Program of Jilin Province(Nos.20190901010JC,20190103003JH,20200401025GX and 20200201002JC)The Changjiang Scholars Program(T2017035).
基金The authors thank the financial support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No. 50474016）.
文摘In twin-roll strip casting process, metal flow and temperature distribution in the molten pool directly affect the stability of the process and the quality of products. In this paper, a 3D coupled thermal-flow fenite element modeling （FEM） simulation for twin-roll strip casting of stainless steel was performed. Influences of the pouring temperature and casting speed on the temperature fields were obtained from the numerical simulation. The micro-segregation of the solutes during the strip casting process of stainless steel was also simulated. A developed micro-segregation model was used to calculate the micro-segregation of solutes in twin-roll casting of stainless steel. The relationship between the solidus fraction in solidification and temperature was given, which was used to determine the LIT （liquid impermeable temperature）, ZST （zero strength temperature） and ZDT （zero ductility temperature） in the period of non-equilibrium solidification. The effect of temperature on the micro-segregation was discussed. According to the computational results, the solidification completion temperature in the twin-roll strip casting of stainless steel was then determined, which can provide a basis for controlling the location of solidification completion temperature and analysing the crack of the casting strip.
基金financial support from the Fundamental Research Funds of Anshan Municipal Government
文摘To better understand the twin-roll casting process,based on the analysis of the solidification phenomenon,the geometry shape of the molten metal pool,the continuity of metal and the balance of energy and momentum,five critical partial equations were established separately including the equations of pool level,solidification process,roll separating force,roll gap and casting speed.Meanwhile,to obtain a uniform sheet thickness and keep a constant roll separating force,a decoupling control model was built on the perturbation method to eliminate the interference of process parameters.The simulation results show that the control model is valuable to quickly and accurately determine the control parameters.Moreover,Mg alloy sheets with high quality were cast by applying this model.
基金supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51790484,51701213 and 51801174)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFB0703402)+2 种基金the Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(Nos.XLYC1802078,XLYC1807062)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2018M633005)the Dongguan Innovative Research Team Program(No.2014607134).
文摘The energy state and atomic level structure of metallic glasses(MGs)are very sensitive to their cooling rates,and a lower cooling rate generally causes a lower energy and more relaxed state of MGs.In this work,the Zr41.2 Ti13.8 Cu12.5 Ni10 Be22.5(Vit.1)ribbons with a thickness of 40μm and 110μm and the strips with a thickness of 320μm and 490μm were produced by single-roll melt spinning and twin-roll casting,respectively.The increase in thickness of either ribbons or strips results in a lower energy state with a smaller relaxation enthalpy,a lower content of free volume,and a higher hardness.Although the cooling rate of the twin-roll produced 320μm-thick strip is almost one magnitude lower than that of the single-roll produced 110μm-thick ribbon,the former,however,possesses a rejuvenated energy state as compared to the latter.Molecular dynamics simulations reveal that the squeezing force during twin-roll casting affects the evolution of connection types of clusters,and the 2-atom and 4-atom connections are prone to be retained,which results in a higher energy state of MGs.Such a rejuvenation process during twin-roll casting can overwhelm the relaxation process caused by the lower cooling rate.Therefore,twin-roll casting is not only a method being capable for producing strips with a large thickness,but also prone to obtain a high energy state of the MG strip.
基金financially supported by the Major Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51790485)the Key Research and Development Project of Shandong Province(No.2019JZZY010401)+1 种基金Nanning Science and Technology Major Special Projects(No.20201041)State Key Laboratory of Rolling and Automation(RAL)of Northeastern University.
文摘Center segregation and banded intergranular segregation(B-IGS)should be well controlled to improve the mechanical properties of twin-roll cast(TRC)aluminum alloys,especially for alloys with high solid-ification intervals.In the present work,a synergistic grain refinement strategy was designed using an Al-5Ti-B grain refiner and Ti,Zr,and Sc microalloying elements to simultaneously control center seg-regation and B-IGS in TRC Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys.As the grain size decreased,center segregation defects were eliminated and transformed into dispersed B-IGS defects;simultaneously,the width and length of the B-IGS were also reduced.Moreover,the macro-distributions of the alloying elements along the thickness direction became more homogeneous due to a weak shear-induced dilation effect.The well-controlled multiscale segregation improved the uniformity of the alloy macrostructure,accelerated the redissolution of the crystalline phase,dispersed the aggregated residual phase,and refined grains under the T6 state.Hence,the strength and ductility of the alloys under the T6 state were simultaneously improved,and the hardness distribution along the thickness direction became more homogenous.Furthermore,the underlying mechanisms of segregation evolution and strength and ductility enhancements were elucidated.This work provides a novel strategy to effectively control multiscale segregation and produce high-performance aluminum alloys with high solidification intervals by TRC.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51174049,51174052,51374057,51374062)
文摘A novel-type delivery system consisting of a special feeding device and delivery device was developed and applied to a φ600 mm× 1 000 mm twin-roll casting system for producing the steel strip of 2 mm in thickness, and the characteristics of fluid flow and temperature field in the casting pool were investigated by mathematical simulation. The results showed that the melt from the novel-type delivery system was distributed to the casting pool along the width direction smoothly and uniformly. At the casting speed of 80 m/min, the difference of minimum residence time （groin） and actual average residence time （tave） among different ports of the delivery device was less than 0.18 s and 0.26 s respectively, and the average amplitude of level fluctuation was 0.3 mm to 0.6 mm on the free surface of casting pool. In addition, the difference of temperature on the free surface of the pool was below 20 K and the difference across the width direction of roll in different pool depths was less than 13 K, which indicates that the uniformity of temperature distribution was obtained in the casting pool to maintain the casting process and the defect-free steel strip can also be obtained.
文摘The kinetics of recrystallization for twin-roll casting AZ31 magnesium alloy with different thicknesses during homogenization was analyzed.It is shown that fine grains are first formed at the boundaries of deformed bands in the twin-roll casting slab.The recrystallized grains with no strain are gradually substituted for the deformed microstructure of twin-roll casting AZ31 magnesium alloy.The incubation temperature and time for the recrystallization of a twin-roll casting AZ31 magnesium alloy strip with a thickness of 3 mm are lower and shorter than those of the 6-mm thick strip,respectively.The 3-mm thick twin-roll casting magnesium alloy has finer grains than the 6-mm thick strip.The activation energies of recrystallization for twin-roll casting AZ31 magnesium alloy slabs with the thickness of 3 and 6 mm are 88 and 69 kJ/mol,respectively.The kinetics curves of recrystallization for twin-roll casting AZ31 magnesium alloy were obtained.
基金Project (2006BAE04B02) supported by the National Key Technology R&D Program during the 11th Five-Year Plan of China
文摘The microstructural distribution along thickness of asymmetric twin-roll cast AZ31 magnesium alloy slab was investigated. It was found that the microstructure along the thickness of the slab was significantly inhomogeneous. There were many deformed bands with flow form near the upper surface of twin-roll cast plate. Very few deformed bands could be seen in the central part of the plate where the dendrites were thick. Fine dendritic structures dominated near the lower surface of the twin-roll cast strip. It is concluded that the shear strain caused by linear velocity difference between surfaces of upper and lower rolls results in the deformed bands of the twin-roll cast slab. Aluminum, zinc and manganese segregate to the boundary of dendrites, while silicon distributes inside the α-Mg solid solution.
基金financially supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (No.2013CB632203)
文摘The micromorphology and the concentration o massive precipitates produced by twin-roll casting(TRC processes without and with multi-electromagnetic fields fo Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy at 670 °C were investigated in detai by means of optical microscopy(OM) and electron probe micro analyzer(EPMA). The results clearly show tha under a 0.2 T static magnetic field, the macro-segregation bands are remarkably alleviated according to the order o uniform static magnetic field, half-wave oscillating elec tromagnetic field as well as alternating oscillating elec tromagnetic field, as compared with the non-field TRC process(B = 0). Moreover, under the alternating oscillat ing electromagnetic TRC process, almost all segregation bands disappear. Additionally, through the observation on a smaller scale, the netlike precipitates elongated and broken by electromagnetic force, and replaced by numerous bulk depositions. EPMA analysis shows that the added atoms are diffused from deposition to a(Al) matrix, resulting in that the solute concentration in and around the precipitates is tending toward uniformity and stability.
基金supported by National Key Research Development Planning Project of China (2004CB619108).
文摘Coupled turbulent flow, temperature fields of the twin-roll casting strip process were simulated by three-dimensional finite element method. Based on the heat balance calculation and using inverse methods between the simulations and real experiments, the relational models among casting speed, location, and coefficient of heat transfer between molten metal and rolls in different regions are given. In the simulation, the calculated surface temperatures are in good agreement with the measured values. An on-line model of kiss point is derived by simulations and the geometry of molten pool, corresponding control strategy is also proposed.
