EP0196242A1 - Verfahren zum Schützen eines Stahlgiessstrahls - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to the casting of molten steel.
- the molten steel produced by any of the conventional processes usually contains a high oxygen content. This reduces the quality of the steel.
- the steel is calmed or deoxidized by introducing, into the molten steel, deoxidizing agents, for example silicon in the form of ferrosilicon or aluminum or both.
- deoxidizing agents for example silicon in the form of ferrosilicon or aluminum or both.
- the steel is designated carme being steel quenched with aluminum and when using silicon, the steel is designated carme being steel quenched with silicon.
- the intentionally formed non-metallic impurities are allowed to settle and leave the mass of the molten steel, and they are collected at the level of the less dense slag layer floating on the steel.
- the quenched molten steel has a strong affinity for oxygen, which it captures, when it is exposed to the atmosphere, during its discharge from an oven or even during casting in the form of molded ingots, in the form of billets or in the form of slabs.
- inclusions are formed by reaction of elements normally present in steel in contents of less than 2%, such as, for example, Ca, Mg, Al, Mn, B, Cr, P, Si, Cr, S, either with oxygen or with nitrogen.
- the first products formed are designated as oxides and the second products formed are designated as nitrides. When molten steel is exposed to air, it can form both oxides and nitrides.
- Inert gases such as argon and helium are also well known agents used to protect the flow or surface of the molten metal during transfer operations. These gases are relatively rare and therefore expensive. Currently, nitrogen gas is used when the nitride content is not a critical specification of the finished steel product.
- liquid nitrogen provides a level of protection that presents some improvements over other methods.
- the handling of this substance under the difficult conditions of pouring on the ground makes it difficult to obtain a continuous flow, during the operation.
- nitrogen has a density close to that of air, which reduces its ability to effectively move air.
- obtaining an inert state by using nitrogen cannot be used for grades of steel, for which the formation of nitrides is undesirable.
- carbon dioxide can be used effectively to form a protective gas envelope intended to protect molten steel from any oxidation by the atmosphere, for example during continuous casting, d '' ingot ingots and steel casting from an oven.
- Carbon dioxide has been used to surround a molten metal such as lead, zinc, copper, metals having a melting point below the dissociation temperature of carbon dioxide. Based on thermodynamic considerations, one would expect that upon contact of carbon dioxide with molten steel, the latter would be oxidized by dissociation of the gas since its dissociation temperature is significantly lower than that of l '' molten steel (1550 ° C to 1600 ° C to 750 ° C up to 1750 ° C).
- the applicants have found, in an unexplained manner, that the kinetics are such that upon contact with the flows of molten steel, obtained under the action of gravity, a gas containing a predominant carbon dioxide content at level of the gas - metal interface is used to form, a layer constituting an effective barrier vis-à-vis the surrounding atmosphere. Not only is oxidation considerably reduced by being brought to a level which it would reach if there was a protective barrier against the atmosphere, but also any contact between molten steel and nitrogen and hydrogen (from moisture in the air) is prevented.
- the uptake of dissociated oxygen provided by the gas in the protective envelope has been found to be less than about 70 parts per million and may be as low as 20 to 30 parts per million.
- Carbon dioxide is therefore capable, alone or in a diluted state with a non-oxidizing gas, of providing an effective barrier between the molten steel and the surrounding atmosphere, which greatly reduces the speed of subsequent oxidation, to the point that this gas can be used as an extremely effective envelope making it possible to protect vis-à-vis any contamination by air, the molten steel transferred from one container to another.
- C0 2 differs from the use of inert gases such as argon and helium and that of nitrogen, in that good protection can only be obtained if certain parameters are combined so that the CO 2 dissociation rate cannot reach a certain large value.
- inert gases such as argon and helium and that of nitrogen
- the temperature of the C0 2 gas and the duration of exposure are directly related.
- the gas forming a protective envelope is actually at ambient temperature when it leaves the apparatus or the diffuser delivering the gas. If one acts in such a way that the stagnant gas is not heated by the metal, the gas is maintained essentially at a temperature below 700 ° C and preferably below 500 ° C thanks to a continuous circulation, which prevents any dissociation.
- the gas When wrapping a flow or falling jet of molten steel from an upper container to a container or lower mold, the gas must be exposed to the flow of molten metal for a period of time less than 0.15 seconds and preferably for a period of less than 0.1 seconds, and the rate of descent of the gas must be different, i.e. it must be greater or less, by at least 1.5 meters / second and preferably more than 3 meters / second, to that of metal.
- the process described here is preferably applied to steels containing less than 1% of C, 1.5% of Mn, 0 to 0.02% of Al, 0.05% of S, 0.4% of Si, 0.05% of P, 0 to 0.005% of Ti and 0 to 0.005% of B. Copper, nickel and carbon monoxide can be between contents between 0 and 1%. There may also be traces of residual metals.
- the method is particularly suitable for calm silicon steels intended to form spikes, tubular metallic products, metallic construction products or sheet metal products.
- the partial pressure of C0 2 should be greater than one atmosphere.
- the invention envisages using carbon dioxide alone or mixtures of gases containing more than 50% of CO 2 , the remainder being formed by a non-oxidizing gas, for example carbon monoxide, nitrogen or inert gases. such as argon, helium, or one or more of the rare gases.
- a gas atmosphere containing carbon dioxide is formed, in the form of a protective envelope, around the liquid flow, near its source, so as to produce a sheath or a gaseous envelope which covers the surface of the steel until it solidifies .
- the inside of the mold is swept in advance with the gas so as to eliminate the air and create in the mold an atmosphere of gas, through which the steel is poured .
- the oxygen content of the mold, before casting in the mold can be reduced essentially to a minimum value, for example to less than 3% by volume and preferably not more than 1%.
- the flow should not be less than a flow equivalent to about 2.2 cubic meters per minute and preferably be as high as about 3.4 cubic meters per minute to sweep the mold having a volume of about 3 m3.
- the time interval between the end of the purge and the start of the mold casting should be kept to a minimum and should not exceed approximately 35 seconds and should preferably be between 20 and 30 seconds in order to ensure that the carbon dioxide atmosphere is essentially intact.
- the envelope can be formed by providing a ring, provided with openings dispensing the gas, around the flow of molten steel, close to its source, at the outlet of the upper enclosure, so directing the carbon dioxide near the steel flow, in the form of jets which merge to form a sheath or an envelope surrounding the mobile surface of the steel flow and which is entrained with the latter.
- a ring dispensing the gas can surround the outlet nozzle of the ingot mold casting ladle.
- suitable means can be provided for dispensing the gas, so that they deliver carbon dioxide near the flow , so as to envelop the latter in a similar manner.
- FIG. 1 represents a ladle A containing molten steel which is poured into a mold B.
- a layer 12 of slag is present at the top of the molten steel.
- the enveloping gas formed by gas carbon dioxide is sent via a distribution belt (shown in Figure 4), via a supply pipe 15.
- a mold B 1 which waits to receive molten steel delivered by the ladle, is shown as being subjected to washing with carbon dioxide by means of a pipe 17, and subsequent molds B 1 and B 2 await their turn.
- a cap 19 consisting of aluminum foil is placed at the top of each mold.
- the cap 19 has a cut-out local area used to form an opening for the gas supply pipe.
- Figure 2 shows, in more detail, the mold B 1 while it is subjected to washing or sweeping with carbon dioxide.
- Line 17 passes through an opening 20 formed in the cap formed by the aluminum foil and ends with a nozzle 18 by means of which the carbon dioxide is supplied in the lower part of the ladle in order to discharge the air and the. replace with a carbon dioxide atmosphere which is maintained almost until the molten metal is poured into the mold.
- the mold B 1 has a wall 22 which surrounds a mold cavity of narrowed shape 23.
- the base of the wall 22 is supported on a fluted metal support 24 carried by the part forming the ceiling of a support device C mounted on rails , so as to establish a seal between the base of the wall 22 and the surface of the ceiling of the support device C, allowing the lateral evacuation of a certain amount of carbon dioxide.
- the support device is used to take the ingots out of the ingot mold casting span.
- Sweeping is carried out with carbon dioxide inside the mold B 1 until its oxygen content is reduced essentially to a minimum value. For example, it has been found possible to reduce the oxygen content to less than 3% and even to a value of not more than 1% by volume. Unexpectedly, the flow rate of the sweeping gas must be high in order to obtain compensation for the conditions encountered, for example due to the heat of the mold and leaks below the mold at the base and between the upper part of the mold and the cover. The oxygen level is maintained at essentially a minimum value by continuing the flow of the sweeping gas just before the ingot mold casting begins.
- the mold B and the ladle A are brought into the casting position and the casting operation is carried out as described with reference to FIG. 4.
- a sliding door located in the mold B is opened by remote control, which allows the molten steel to fall into the outlet passage 25 of the ladle A and to circulate in the form of a vertical flow S, after passing through a diffuser 27.
- the flow leaving the outlet 27 of the ladle has a circular cross section with a diameter between 50 and 100 min and having a length between 45 and 80 centimeters between the outlet and the C0 2 and the mold.
- the flow leaving the ladle to enter the pouring funnel should have a diameter of between about 50 millimeters and 100 millimeters and a length of between 30 centimeters and 60 centimeters, while the length of the flow between the pouring funnel and the casting mold should be between about 30 cm and between about 45 cm.
- the diffuser 27 is supplied with carbon dioxide in the gaseous state coming from a pipe 15, which has the effect that a gas envelope surrounds the flow of the molten steel and is driven along the latter up to '' inside the carbon dioxide atmosphere present in the mold B. Between the moment it leaves the ladle and the moment it reaches its destination in the mold, the molten steel is protected from the atmosphere by a continuous curtain of gas as described above. Once the mold is filled, the valve of the sliding pouring attack of the ladle is closed, which interrupts the flow of molten steel and the next mold B 1 and the ladle A are brought in alignment, so that the mold receives its supply of molten steel.
- Carbon dioxide in the liquid state is stored in a refrigerated and insulated pressure vessel E at a temperature between approximately 17 and 18 ° C. and under a pressure of 20 kilos per square centimeter.
- the tank E is protected by a safety valve 31, adjusted to 24 kilos per square centimeter.
- the carbon dioxide is extracted in the form of a vapor from the free space 33 of the tank E, by means of a shut-off valve 34.
- the withdrawal of the carbon dioxide vapor from the tank E reduces the pressure in the free space 33.
- a vaporization device 35 is powered by an energy source (electric, hot water or steam) and is arranged so as to vaporize liquid carbon dioxide and maintain the pressure inside the 'free space 33 when the carbon dioxide is drawn off via the shut-off valve 34 towards the point of use. Additional vaporization devices 32 can be added in parallel in order to maintain the pressure in the free space, when a significant withdrawal of carbon dioxide vapor is carried out via the valve 34.
- a sensor (not shown) is also provided, which detects the pressure in the free space 33. When the pressure drops below the indicated value, a greater quantity of vapor is sent to the space 33 in order to restore pressure. If the tank remains at rest for a certain time, without delivering steam, the heat increases, as does the pressure. Then a refrigerator (not shown) is started and the steam is cooled.
- the carbon dioxide vapor leaves the free space 33 in the direction of the shut-off valve 34, at the pressure prevailing in the storage tank (20 kg per square centimeter) to enter an in-line heating device F and which is powered by an external energy source.
- the role of the heating device F is to add sensible heat to the vapor of carbon dioxide so that the latter is situated at a temperature at which it can subsequently be expanded without producing a temperature situated outside the operating range of the apparatus which is mounted downstream and which finally delivers the carbon dioxide at ambient temperature.
- the temperature, to which the gas is heated in the heater can be in the range of 100 ° C to 120 ° C.
- the carbon dioxide vapor circulates, at this temperature, from the in-line heating device F by passing through non-return valves 40 and 41 and by shut-off valves 42 and 43 to end up with regulators 44 and 45 reducing the pressure.
- Regulators 44 and 45 pressure reducing valves are set to a pressure that provides the proper flow for the downstream requirements.
- Flow indicating devices or flow meters 46 and 47 are provided and the carbon dioxide flow is controlled by valves 48 and 49.
- Manometers or pressure indicators 50 and 51 are mounted between regulators 44 and 45 and between measuring devices 46 and 47 respectively.
- the gas temperature between regulators 44 and 45 and the flow indicator devices 46 and 47 are in the range between about 5 ° C and about 15 ° C.
- a ladle having a capacity of 120 tonnes was used and molds each having a volume equal to about 3m 3 , a capacity of 8 to 9 tonnes, so that each casting of 120 tonnes provided 6 to 9 ingots.
- the ladle had a circular opening or nozzle with a diameter of 5 to 6.5 cm.
- Each mold produced ingots with a height of 270 cm and had rectangular sections with an average value of 70 x 160 cm.
- the distance between the base of the outlet and the upper part of the mold was 75 cm.
- Each mold rested on a support device mounted on rails (base plate), which is used to extract the solidified ingots from the ingot mold bay.
- the ladle was fitted with a perforated ring located just below the outlet and capable of forming a protective envelope of carbon dioxide in the gaseous state.
- This ring was connected to a continuous source of carbon dioxide supply as shown in FIG. 5.
- the conventional apparatus made it possible to carry out sweeping of the mold with carbon dioxide in the gaseous state.
- a strong jet of compressed air was introduced into the support device to remove any loose particles.
- a coating dispersion consisting of cement in dilute phosphoric acid was then applied to the support device.
- Four strips of corrugated or fluted steel sheet were placed, having dimensions approximately 15 cm x 75 cm x 0.157 cm, in a square or elongated configuration on the support device so as to provide a seat. When the mold was placed in position on the latter, its weight deformed the grooved parts, which reduced the risk of a molten steel leak (see the rotor in Figure 2).
- An elongated corrugated steel sheet of small caliber having an approximate dimensions of 50 cm x 100 cm x 125 cm was placed on the support device, inside the mold, in order to reduce the intensity of splashing when the start of the molten metal is introduced inside the mold.
- Exothermic “panels" (“hot upper elements") are fixed 30 cm high inside the upper part of the mold and which, in contact with the molten steel, deliver heat which slows down the cooling rate at the upper part of the ingot, which reduces the depth of the "channel-shaped shrinkage" at the upper part of this ingot, which must be removed before subsequent rolling.
- a cover formed of a was placed. aluminum foil at the top of the mold to limit exposure to the atmosphere before performing a purge or sweeping with carbon dioxide.
- the air was forced out of the interior of the mold by the "purge" carried out with carbon dioxide at a flow rate of approximately 0.675 to 3.25 m 3 under normal conditions, for approximately 3 to 5 minutes before the pouring of each ingot.
- a rubber hose protected by asbestos was introduced inside the mold through the aluminum sheet so that the diffuser is brought as low as possible, as shown in Figure 2.
- the flow continued of gas until the air has been removed from the mold, to the point where the oxygen content in the mold was no more than 1% by volume.
- the sweeping or washing was continued until the casting was carried out in the mold, in order to take account of a gas leak between the mold and its support device.
- the molten steel drilled a small hole in the aluminum foil, which reduced the amount of ambient air entrained in the mold.
- the temperature of the steel in the flow was in the range of 125 ° C to 1650 ° C.
- a carbon dioxide envelope was formed near the start of the flow, i.e. just below the bottom of the ladle, below the nozzle .
- the envelope formed around the flow of molten steel has been entrained with the latter and has formed a layer of gas providing protection against the atmosphere since the steel left the nozzle. to the point of impact in the mold.
- the flow of carbon dioxide sent to form this envelope was 2.8 cubic meters per minute.
- the ladle containing the 120 tonnes of steel was placed above the first mold already “purged” and we began to send the gas flow forming the protective envelope.
- the purge pipe was transferred to the second mold, without interrupting the gas flow.
- C0 2 gas was used at the two injection points (sweeping and formation of an envelope).
- a system was used which guaranteed a vaporization capacity making it possible to provide a flow rate comparable to that of an inert gas, for example argon.
- a C0 2 delivery installation similar to that shown in FIG. 5 was used. It took the least time to fill the first ingot since the flow gradually decreased during the filling operation in the ingot mold. After about 3 minutes, the mold was filled and the sliding door was closed (for 20-30 seconds), while the operator controlling the overhead traveling crane positioned the bag. pouring over the second mold. The purge gas delivery pipe had meanwhile been brought to the second mold and the sliding door was reopened to fill the mold which had just been purged. The sequence of operations continued until the ladle was empty of its metal charge.
- each mold was allowed to cool, in a conventional manner, with a protective flux on the surface, so as to form a solid ingot.
- the ingots were then removed from the molds.
- Each ingot was laminated to obtain a laminated block in accordance with standard practice, and tested to see if it had surface defects.
- the laminated block considered acceptable was then laminated in the form of a strip and this strip was given in the form of a helically welded tube. The tube was then subjected to an acoustic check to see if it had any defects.
- Control castings are then carried out, in an identical manner using argon and carbon dioxide as indicated in the table below.
- the following example is an ineffective wrapping procedure.
- Carbon dioxide Due to the relatively low cost of carbon dioxide and its availability compared for example to argon or nitrogen, its non-toxicity with respect to carbon monoxide for example and the fact that this gas can be produced locally and delivered in continuous, make it an extremely useful gas when used as described here. Carbon dioxide is heavier than air (1.3: 1) as compared to argon 1.37: 1 and therefore maintains an effective protective covering longer than lighter gases, since it does not disperse so easily in the atmosphere.
- the quantity of oxygen in the starting steel, which is poured depends on the quality of the steel and can be between 400 parts per million and 1900 parts per million or, in steels individuals or in the case of a continuous casting, this quantity of oxygen can be as low as 40 parts per million. In a normal casting operation, without wrapping, one would expect that the oxygen captured by the steel would be present in a number amounting to hundreds of parts per million by volume.
- the quantity captured is not more than 700 ppm and can be as low as a value between 20 and 30 ppm.
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