Simulation and verification of the miniaturized semi-continuous casting technology after laboratory and industrial testing to achieve temperature stability for production ingots from Al-Mg-Sc alloys
摘要
The simulation of the process of semi-continuous casting of aluminum alloys is carried out, starting from the exit of the melt from the melting furnace and ending with the crystallization of the ingot. For computer simulation, the ProCAST software package was used. Verification of the model carried out on a physical model of the unit, which is a model of industrial casting unit for semi-continuous casting. As a result, patterns obtained of the distribution of temperatures and melt flow rates throughout its movement from the melting furnace to the mold, dynamic models of melt скоростьoverflow along the metal track, melt filtration through a ceramic foam filter, and ingot crystallization at different casting speeds developed. Verification of the results of computer simulation showed that the discrepancy in melt temperatures, compared with direct measurements on a physical model, did not exceed 2–4%, which confirmed the adequacy of the computer model.