Design Engineering of Refractory Components for Use in Refining Continuous-Cast Steel

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We perform physical and mathematical modeling of tundish hydrodynamic processes in the 4-strand continuous bloom casting machine at the EVRAZWest Siberian Metallurgical Complex. Aphysical model of the tundish is used for qualitative assessment of melt mixing processes. A qualitative assessment of nonmetallic inclusion removal efficiency in the tundish is provided for models that employ refractory components in a variety of different configurations. We develop recommended design parameters for full-height refractory dividers in the tundish.