EP1046436A2 - Cooling method and cooling bed for rolled products - Google Patents

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EP1046436A2
EP1046436A2 EP00107140A EP00107140A EP1046436A2 EP 1046436 A2 EP1046436 A2 EP 1046436A2 EP 00107140 A EP00107140 A EP 00107140A EP 00107140 A EP00107140 A EP 00107140A EP 1046436 A2 EP1046436 A2 EP 1046436A2
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B21MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21BROLLING OF METAL
    • B21B43/00Cooling beds, whether stationary or moving; Means specially associated with cooling beds, e.g. for braking work or for transferring it to or from the bed
    • B21B43/02Cooling beds comprising rakes racks, walking beams or bars
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    • B21B43/00Cooling beds, whether stationary or moving; Means specially associated with cooling beds, e.g. for braking work or for transferring it to or from the bed
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  • the present invention relates to a cooling method for Rolling stock in a cooling bed, the rolling stock being a longitudinal axis of the rolling stock has and during cooling transverse to the longitudinal axis of the rolling stock is transported, for cooling the rolling stock Water is applied to the rolling stock with a working pressure is, as well as a corresponding cooling bed.
  • Such a cooling process and the corresponding cooling bed are z. B. from DE-OS 1 602 169 known.
  • Air cooling is relatively ineffective and requires relative large width of the cooling bed. It is also expensive. Furthermore, in order to ensure uniform cooling, the rolling stock transversely to the longitudinal axis of the rolling stock can be rotated around its longitudinal axis, sometimes even parked vertically and later put down again.
  • Water cooling usually results in water from spray nozzles sprayed onto the rolling stock from below and / or above. This However, the method can only be used in the rear part of the cooling bed because there is no rough water cooling Product damage. Beyond that, it still has to wet rolling stock before entering a cooling bed downstream Straightener to be dried.
  • the object of the present invention is a Cooling process with water cooling and a corresponding one To create a cooling bed that maintains product quality remains and the width of the cooling bed is kept small can be.
  • the object is achieved for the cooling process in that the rolling stock is only air-cooled in an initial section, then in a middle section with a middle section width by spraying a quantity of water onto the rolling stock spray cooled and finally in an end section is air dried and air cooled.
  • the cooling bed transverse to the longitudinal axis of the rolling stock in an initial section, a middle section divided with a middle section width and an end section, the initial section of the rolling stock first and the end section of the rolling stock is passed through last, the water distribution device being arranged in the central section and wherein the water distribution device as Spray device designed to generate a spray is.
  • Spray mist means that the water does not strike the rolling stock as a jet, but that a mist-like fine spray is carried out.
  • the fine spray can be achieved by means of appropriate spray nozzles with or without compressed air.
  • the cooling intensity adjustable is adjustable.
  • the cooling method according to the invention Because of the cooling method according to the invention, a gentle cooling of the rolling stock. There is also a temperature compensation within the rolling stock, especially between the cooled underside of the rolling stock and the upper area of the rolling stock. Cooling can also be in a higher temperature range than with splash water cooling.
  • the Residual heat of the rolling stock can be used to dry the rolling stock in the End section can be used. It is no longer necessary the rolling stock transversely to the longitudinal axis of the rolling stock to rotate or set up its rolling longitudinal axis.
  • the cooling process works particularly well reliable.
  • the cooling bed is then also robustly designed and has a long service life. It but are also other configurations of the transport device, e.g. B. as a lifting rake or as a transport chain.
  • the cooling process is for different rolling stock dimensions applicable.
  • the rolling stock is preferably of medium weight or a heavy steel profile.
  • a cooling bed has an infeed roller table 1.
  • a rolling stock 2 with a rolling stock longitudinal axis is located above the infeed roller table 1 3 retractable into the cooling bed.
  • the rolling stock 2 is taken over by a transport device 4 and thus conveyed transversely to the longitudinal axis 3 of the rolling stock to an outlet roller table 5.
  • the outlet roller table 5 then conveys the rolling stock 2 the cooling bed.
  • the transport device 4 is as continuous walking beam 4 formed.
  • the walking beam 4 could but can also be divided into several walking beam sections.
  • the rolling stock 2 by means of another transport device 4 to cross-feed as a walking beam 4.
  • the transport device 4 could be as a lifting rake or chain.
  • a cross conveyor only by walking beams is preferable.
  • the rolling stock 2 first passes through during the transverse conveying an initial section 6, then a middle section 7 and finally an end section 9 of the cooling bed.
  • the rolling stock 2 In the initial section 6, the rolling stock 2 is still very hot. It is only air-cooled there. Due to the high temperature of the Rolling stock 2, this type of cooling is also effective.
  • the middle section 7 there is a water distribution device 9 arranged, by means of which a quantity of water M with a working pressure is applied to the rolling stock 2.
  • the water distribution device 9 is a spray device 9 for generating a spray formed.
  • the rolling stock 2 is thus in Middle section 7 by spraying a quantity of water M spray-cooled.
  • the rolling stock 2 is in a temperature range which is harmless to the material structure, increasingly cooled.
  • the rolling stock 2 is again only air-cooled. Because of its residual heat, it also becomes air dried. Furthermore, temperature compensation takes place within of the rolling stock 2 instead. The temperature compensation is special advantageous for later straightening of the rolling stock 2.
  • the water distribution device 9 has several - According to embodiment three - rows 10 of spray nozzles 11 on.
  • the rows 10 are via gate valves 12 (individually) can be switched on or off.
  • the gate valve 12 thus form a width adjustment device 12, by means of which the effective width of the central section 7 is adjustable. Because of the connectivity of the individual rows 10 is guaranteed, that - within the design limits of the cooling bed - also the largest possible rolling stock 2 at a target temperature from Z. B. 100 ° C can be cooled. If necessary, the effective Length of the rows 10 by arranged within the rows 10 further gate valves can be varied.
  • the others Gate valves are shown in Figure 1 for clarity not shown.
  • the water distribution device 9 is operated via a pump 13 fed from a tank 14. Between the pump 13 and the Tank 14 is a flow meter 15, the output signal a controller 16 is supplied. The controller 16 then controls the pump 13 so that one of the flow meter 15 detected actual water quantity M to be supplied Amount of water M * is set.
  • the pump 13, the flow meter 15 and the controller 16 thus form a water quantity setting device 13, 15, 16, by means of which the amount of water M is adjustable.
  • the Working pressure can be detected with which the pump 13, the actual amount of water M promotes. In this case, instead of the amount of water M or M * regulated the working pressure.
  • the spray nozzles 11 of the water distribution device 9 arranged exclusively below the rolling stock 2.
  • the amount of water M is therefore only from below on the Rolled stock 2 sprayed.
  • the rolling stock 2 Due to the mild cooling from below with flowing heat from the rolling stock 2 and corresponding temperature compensation the rolling stock 2 can be transported transversely to the longitudinal axis 3 of the rolling stock without having to rotate it about its longitudinal axis 3 of rolling stock.
  • Devices for rotating the rolling stock 2 about its longitudinal axis 3 therefore omitted.
  • the cooling bed can cross to the longitudinal axis 3 of the rolling stock are built considerably smaller than with pure air cooling. Because of the cooling by the finest The water droplets are cooled very evenly Rolled stock 2, which does not affect the quality of the rolled stock 2 and also leads to the fact that the rolling stock 2 is not warps.
  • Water droplets of suitable droplet size can are generated, for example, by the spray nozzles 11 are designed as so-called hollow cone nozzles or compressed air is used for water atomization.
  • the cooling method according to the invention and the corresponding one Cooling beds are 2 of the most varied of rolled goods Dimensions can be used. However, it is particularly advantageous if the rolling stock 2 is of medium or heavy weight Steel profile, so the cooling bed is designed accordingly is.
  • a medium-heavy steel profile understood a steel profile with an edge length a, which - depending by definition - 60, 70, 80, 90 or 100 mm. From one Edge length a of 400, 450, 500, 550 or 600 mm - again depending on the definition - one speaks of a heavy steel profile.
  • the profile is arbitrary. T-, I- and Called double T, U, X and rail profiles.

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Abstract

Rolled product cooling on a cooling bed, involves initial air cooling, water spray mist cooling and final air drying and coo during transverse transport. A rolled product (2) is cooled on a cooling bed by transporting it transversely to its longitudinal axis (3) while being subjected to air cooling in an initial section (6), water spray mist cooling in a middle section (7) and air drying and air cool in an end section (8). An Independent claim is also included for a cooling bed for carrying out the above process.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Kühlverfahren für Walzgut in einem Kühlbett, wobei das Walzgut eine Walzgutlängsachse aufweist und während des Kühlens quer zur Walzgutlängsachse transportiert wird, wobei zum Kühlen des Walzguts Wasser mit einem Arbeitsdruck auf das Walzgut aufgebracht wird, sowie ein hiermit korrespondierendes Kühlbett.The present invention relates to a cooling method for Rolling stock in a cooling bed, the rolling stock being a longitudinal axis of the rolling stock has and during cooling transverse to the longitudinal axis of the rolling stock is transported, for cooling the rolling stock Water is applied to the rolling stock with a working pressure is, as well as a corresponding cooling bed.

Ein derartiges Kühlverfahren und das korrespondierende Kühlbett sind z. B. aus der DE-OS 1 602 169 bekannt.Such a cooling process and the corresponding cooling bed are z. B. from DE-OS 1 602 169 known.

Zum Kühlen von Walzgut in einem Kühlbett werden im wesentlichen zwei Verfahren angewendet, nämlich entweder die reine Luftkühlung oder die Wasserkühlung.For cooling rolling stock in a cooling bed are essentially two methods are used, namely either the pure one Air cooling or water cooling.

Die Luftkühlung ist relativ ineffektiv und erfordert eine relativ große Baubreite des Kühlbetts. Sie ist auch aufwendig. Ferner muß, um eine gleichmäßige Kühlung zu gewährleisten, das Walzgut während des Transports quer zur Walzgutlängsachse um seine Walzgutlängsachse gedreht werden, teilweise sogar senkrecht stehend abgestellt und später wieder abgelegt werden.Air cooling is relatively ineffective and requires relative large width of the cooling bed. It is also expensive. Furthermore, in order to ensure uniform cooling, the rolling stock transversely to the longitudinal axis of the rolling stock can be rotated around its longitudinal axis, sometimes even parked vertically and later put down again.

Bei der Wasserkühlung wird im Regelfall Wasser aus Spritzdüsen von unten und/oder oben auf das Walzgut gespritzt. Dieses Verfahren kann aber nur im hinteren Teil des Kühlbetts eingesetzt werden, weil nur dort die grobe Wasserkühlung keine Produktschädigung hervorruft. Darüber hinaus muß das noch nasse Walzgut vor dem Einlaufen in eine dem Kühlbett nachgeordnete Richtmaschine getrocknet werden.Water cooling usually results in water from spray nozzles sprayed onto the rolling stock from below and / or above. This However, the method can only be used in the rear part of the cooling bed because there is no rough water cooling Product damage. Beyond that, it still has to wet rolling stock before entering a cooling bed downstream Straightener to be dried.

Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht darin, ein Kühlverfahren mit Wasserkühlung und ein hiermit korrespondierendes Kühlbett zu schaffen, bei dem die Produktqualität erhalten bleibt und die Baubreite des Kühlbetts klein gehalten werden kann.The object of the present invention is a Cooling process with water cooling and a corresponding one To create a cooling bed that maintains product quality remains and the width of the cooling bed is kept small can be.

Die Aufgabe wird für das Kühlverfahren dadurch gelöst, daß das Walzgut in einem Anfangsabschnitt nur luftgekühlt wird, sodann in einem Mittelabschnitt mit einer Mittelabschnittbreite durch Versprühen einer Wassermenge auf das Walzgut sprühnebelgekühlt wird und schließlich in einem Endabschnitt luftgetrocknet und luftgekühlt wird.The object is achieved for the cooling process in that the rolling stock is only air-cooled in an initial section, then in a middle section with a middle section width by spraying a quantity of water onto the rolling stock spray cooled and finally in an end section is air dried and air cooled.

Hiermit korrespondierend ist das Kühlbett quer zur Walzgutlängsachse in einen Anfangsabschnitt, einen Mittelabschnitt mit einer Mittelabschnittbreite und einen Endabschnitt unterteilt, wobei der Anfangsabschnitt von dem Walzgut zuerst und der Endabschnitt von dem Walzgut zuletzt durchlaufen wird, wobei die Wasserverteilungsvorrichtung im Mittelabschnitt angeordnet ist und wobei die Wasserverteilungsvorrichtung als Sprühvorrichtung zum Erzeugen eines Sprühnebels ausgebildet ist.Corresponding to this is the cooling bed transverse to the longitudinal axis of the rolling stock in an initial section, a middle section divided with a middle section width and an end section, the initial section of the rolling stock first and the end section of the rolling stock is passed through last, the water distribution device being arranged in the central section and wherein the water distribution device as Spray device designed to generate a spray is.

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Sprühnebel" bedeutet dabei, daß das Wasser nicht als Strahl auf das Walzgut auftrifft, sondern daß eine nebelartige Feinstversprühung vorgenommen wird. Die Feinstversprühung kann durch entsprechende Sprühdüsen mit oder ohne Druckluft erreicht werden.The term
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Spray mist "means that the water does not strike the rolling stock as a jet, but that a mist-like fine spray is carried out. The fine spray can be achieved by means of appropriate spray nozzles with or without compressed air.

Wenn die Mittelabschnittsbreite und/oder die Wassermenge und/oder der Arbeitsdruck einstellbar ist, ist die Kühlungsintensität einstellbar. If the middle section width and / or the amount of water and / or the working pressure is adjustable, the cooling intensity adjustable.

Wenn die Wassermenge nur von unten auf das Walzgut gesprüht wird, bleibt die freie Zugänglichkeit des Kühlbettes von oben erhalten. Eventuell überschüssige Wassermengen können dabei durch die entstehende Thermik nach oben abgeführt werden.If the amount of water is only sprayed onto the rolling stock from below the cooling bed remains freely accessible from above receive. Any excess amounts of water can can be dissipated upwards by the resulting thermals.

Aufgrund des erfindungsgemäßen Kühlverfahrens ergibt sich eine sanfte Kühlung des Walzguts. Es erfolgt auch ein Temperaturausgleich innerhalb des Walzguts, insbesondere zwischen der gekühlten Unterseite des Walzguts und den oberen Bereich des Walzguts. Auch kann die Kühlung in einem höheren Temperaturbereich als bei einer Spritzwasserkühlung erfolgen. Die Restwärme des Walzguts kann zum Abtrocknen des Walzguts im Endabschnitt genutzt werden. Es ist nicht mehr erforderlich, das Walzgut während des Transports quer zur Walzgutlängsachse um seine Walzgutlängsachse zu drehen bzw. aufzustellen.Because of the cooling method according to the invention, a gentle cooling of the rolling stock. There is also a temperature compensation within the rolling stock, especially between the cooled underside of the rolling stock and the upper area of the rolling stock. Cooling can also be in a higher temperature range than with splash water cooling. The Residual heat of the rolling stock can be used to dry the rolling stock in the End section can be used. It is no longer necessary the rolling stock transversely to the longitudinal axis of the rolling stock to rotate or set up its rolling longitudinal axis.

Wenn das Walzgut mittels eines Hubbalkens quer zur Walzgutlängsachse transportiert wird, arbeitet das Kühlverfahren besonders zuverlässig. Insbesondere ist das Kühlbett dann auch robust ausgebildet und weist eine lange Lebensdauer auf. Es sind aber auch andere Ausgestaltungen der Transportvorrichtung, z. B. als Hubrechen oder als Transportkette, möglich.If the rolling stock is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the rolling stock by means of a walking beam the cooling process works particularly well reliable. In particular, the cooling bed is then also robustly designed and has a long service life. It but are also other configurations of the transport device, e.g. B. as a lifting rake or as a transport chain.

Das Kühlverfahren ist bei verschiedenen Walzgutabmessungen einsetzbar. Vorzugsweise aber ist das Walzgut ein mittelschweres oder ein schweres Stahlprofil.The cooling process is for different rolling stock dimensions applicable. However, the rolling stock is preferably of medium weight or a heavy steel profile.

Weitere Vorteile und Einzelheiten ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispiels in Verbindung mit den Zeichnungen. Dabei zeigen in Prinzipdarstellung

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ein Kühlbett für Walzgut von oben und
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das Kühlbett von Figur 1 im Schnitt längs der Linie II-II in Figur 1.
Further advantages and details emerge from the following description of an exemplary embodiment in conjunction with the drawings. Show in principle
Figure 1
a cooling bed for rolling stock from above and
Figure 2
the cooling bed of Figure 1 in section along the line II-II in Figure 1.

Gemäß Figur 1 weist ein Kühlbett einen Einlaufrollgang 1 auf. Über den Einlaufrollgang 1 ist ein Walzgut 2 mit einer Walzgutlängsachse 3 in das Kühlbett einfahrbar. Das Walzgut 2 wird von einer Transportvorrichtung 4 übernommen und damit quer zur Walzgutlängsachse 3 zu einen Auslaufrollgang 5 gefördert. Der Auslaufrollgang 5 fördert das Walzgut 2 dann aus dem Kühlbett aus.According to FIG. 1, a cooling bed has an infeed roller table 1. A rolling stock 2 with a rolling stock longitudinal axis is located above the infeed roller table 1 3 retractable into the cooling bed. The rolling stock 2 is taken over by a transport device 4 and thus conveyed transversely to the longitudinal axis 3 of the rolling stock to an outlet roller table 5. The outlet roller table 5 then conveys the rolling stock 2 the cooling bed.

Der obenstehend beschriebene prinzipielle Aufbau des Kühlbetts kann selbstverständlich variiert werden. Beispielsweise können anstelle der Rollgänge 1, 5 auch andere Ein- bzw. Ausfördervorrichtungen eingesetzt werden.The basic structure of the cooling bed described above can of course be varied. For example can instead of roller tables 1, 5 also other infeed or outfeed devices be used.

Gemäß Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Transportvorrichtung 4 als durchgehender Hubbalken 4 ausgebildet. Der Hubbalken 4 könnte aber auch in mehrere Hubbalkenabschnitte unterteilt sein. Es ist auch möglich, das Walzgut 2 mittels einer anderen Transportvorrichtung 4 als einem Hubbalken 4 querzufördern. Beispielsweise könnte die Transportvorrichtung 4 als Hubrechen oder Kette ausgebildet sein. Auch Mischformen, z. B. Hubbalken in einem ersten Querförderabschnitt und Transportkette in einem zweiten Förderabschnitt, sind möglich. Ein Querfördern ausschließlich durch Hubbalken ist aber vorzuziehen.According to the embodiment, the transport device 4 is as continuous walking beam 4 formed. The walking beam 4 could but can also be divided into several walking beam sections. It is also possible, the rolling stock 2 by means of another transport device 4 to cross-feed as a walking beam 4. For example could the transport device 4 as a lifting rake or chain. Mixed forms, e.g. B. walking beam in a first cross conveyor section and transport chain in a second conveyor section are possible. A cross conveyor only by walking beams is preferable.

Während des Querförderns durchläuft das Walzgut 2 zunächst einen Anfangsabschnitt 6, dann einen Mittelabschnitt 7 und schließlich einen Endabschnitt 9 des Kühlbetts.The rolling stock 2 first passes through during the transverse conveying an initial section 6, then a middle section 7 and finally an end section 9 of the cooling bed.

Im Anfangsabschnitt 6 ist das Walzgut 2 noch sehr heiß. Es wird dort nur luftgekühlt. Aufgrund der hohen Temperatur des Walzguts 2 ist diese Art der Kühlung auch effektiv.In the initial section 6, the rolling stock 2 is still very hot. It is only air-cooled there. Due to the high temperature of the Rolling stock 2, this type of cooling is also effective.

Im Mittelabschnitt 7 ist eine Wasserverteilungsvorrichtung 9 angeordnet, mittels derer eine Wassermenge M mit einem Arbeitsdruck auf das Walzgut 2 aufgebracht wird. Die Wasserverteilungsvorrichtung 9 ist als Sprühvorrichtung 9 zum Erzeugen eines Sprühnebels ausgebildet. Das Walzgut 2 wird also im Mittelabschnitt 7 durch das Versprühen einer Wassermenge M sprühnebelgekühlt. Somit wird das Walzgut 2 in einem Temperaturbereich, der materialgefügeunschädlich ist, verstärkt gekühlt.In the middle section 7 there is a water distribution device 9 arranged, by means of which a quantity of water M with a working pressure is applied to the rolling stock 2. The water distribution device 9 is a spray device 9 for generating a spray formed. The rolling stock 2 is thus in Middle section 7 by spraying a quantity of water M spray-cooled. Thus, the rolling stock 2 is in a temperature range which is harmless to the material structure, increasingly cooled.

Im Endabschnitt 8 wird das Walzgut 2 wieder nur luftgekühlt. Dabei wird es aufgrund seiner Restwärme gleichzeitig auch luftgetrocknet. Ferner findet ein Temperaturausgleich innerhalb des Walzguts 2 statt. Der Temperaturausgleich ist insbesondere für ein späteres Richten des Walzguts 2 vorteilhaft.In the end section 8, the rolling stock 2 is again only air-cooled. Because of its residual heat, it also becomes air dried. Furthermore, temperature compensation takes place within of the rolling stock 2 instead. The temperature compensation is special advantageous for later straightening of the rolling stock 2.

Gemäß Figur 1 weist die Wasserverteilungsvorrichtung 9 mehrere - gemäß Ausführungsbeispiel drei - Reihen 10 von Sprühdüsen 11 auf. Die Reihen 10 sind über Absperrschieber 12 (einzeln) zu- bzw. abschaltbar. Die Absperrschieber 12 bilden also eine Breiteneinstellvorrichtung 12, mittels derer die wirksame Breite des Mittelabschnitts 7 einstellbar ist. Aufgrund der Zuschaltbarkeit der einzelnen Reihen 10 ist gewährleistet, daß - innerhalb der Auslegungsgrenzen des Kühlbetts - auch das größtmögliche Walzgut 2 auf eine Richttemperatur von z. B. 100° C abkühlbar ist. Gegebenenfalls kann die wirksame Länge der Reihen 10 durch innerhalb der Reihen 10 angeordnete weitere Absperrschieber variiert werden. Die weiteren Absperrschieber sind in Figur 1 der Übersichtlichkeit halber nicht dargestellt.According to Figure 1, the water distribution device 9 has several - According to embodiment three - rows 10 of spray nozzles 11 on. The rows 10 are via gate valves 12 (individually) can be switched on or off. The gate valve 12 thus form a width adjustment device 12, by means of which the effective width of the central section 7 is adjustable. Because of the connectivity of the individual rows 10 is guaranteed, that - within the design limits of the cooling bed - also the largest possible rolling stock 2 at a target temperature from Z. B. 100 ° C can be cooled. If necessary, the effective Length of the rows 10 by arranged within the rows 10 further gate valves can be varied. The others Gate valves are shown in Figure 1 for clarity not shown.

Die Wasserverteilungsvorrichtung 9 wird über eine Pumpe 13 aus einem Tank 14 gespeist. Zwischen der Pumpe 13 und dem Tank 14 ist ein Durchflußmesser 15 angeordnet, dessen Ausgangssignal einen Regler 16 zugeführt wird. Der Regler 16 steuert die Pumpe 13 dann derart an, daß eine vom Durchflußmesser 15 erfaßte Ist-Wassermenge M auf eine zuzuführende Wassermenge M* eingestellt wird. Die Pumpe 13, der Durchflußmesser 15 und der Regler 16 bilden also eine Wassermengeneinsteilvorrichtung 13, 15, 16, mittels derer die Wassermenge M einstellbar ist. Alternativ oder zusätzlich könnte auch der Arbeitsdruck erfaßt werden, mit dem die Pumpe 13 die Ist-Wassermenge M fördert. In diesem Fall würde statt der Wassermenge M bzw. M* der Arbeitsdruck geregelt.The water distribution device 9 is operated via a pump 13 fed from a tank 14. Between the pump 13 and the Tank 14 is a flow meter 15, the output signal a controller 16 is supplied. The controller 16 then controls the pump 13 so that one of the flow meter 15 detected actual water quantity M to be supplied Amount of water M * is set. The pump 13, the flow meter 15 and the controller 16 thus form a water quantity setting device 13, 15, 16, by means of which the amount of water M is adjustable. Alternatively or additionally, the Working pressure can be detected with which the pump 13, the actual amount of water M promotes. In this case, instead of the amount of water M or M * regulated the working pressure.

Gemäß Figur 2 sind die Sprühdüsen 11 der Wasserverteilungsvorrichtung 9 ausschließlich unterhalb des Walzguts 2 angeordnet. Die Wassermenge M wird also nur von unten auf das Walzgut 2 gesprüht. Die Sprühdüsen 11 sind dabei derart ausgebildet, daß sie die ihnen zugeführte Wassermenge M in feinste Wassertröpfchen zerstäuben. Die Wassermenge M wird also nicht auf das Walzgut 2 aufgespritzt, sondern in der Luft auf das Walzgut 2 zu zerstäubt. Danach zieht es als Wasser-Luft-Gemisch = Sprühnebel aufgrund der durch die Pfeile in Figur 2 angedeuteten Wärmekonvektion nach oben am Walzgut 2 vorbei.According to Figure 2, the spray nozzles 11 of the water distribution device 9 arranged exclusively below the rolling stock 2. The amount of water M is therefore only from below on the Rolled stock 2 sprayed. The spray nozzles 11 are designed such that the finest amount of water M supplied to them Atomize water droplets. The amount of water M is thus not sprayed onto the rolling stock 2, but in the air the rolling stock 2 is atomized. Then it moves as a water-air mixture = Spray due to the arrows in Figure 2 indicated heat convection upwards past the rolling stock 2.

Aufgrund der milden Kühlung von unten mit nachfließender Wärme aus dem Walzgut 2 und entsprechendem Temperaturausgleich kann das Walzgut 2 quer zur Walzgutlängsachse 3 transportiert werden, ohne es um seine Walzgutlängsachse 3 drehen zu müssen. Vorrichtungen zum Drehen des Walzguts 2 um seine Walzgutlängsachse 3 (Aufstell- und Niederlegevorrichtungen) können also entfallen.Due to the mild cooling from below with flowing heat from the rolling stock 2 and corresponding temperature compensation the rolling stock 2 can be transported transversely to the longitudinal axis 3 of the rolling stock without having to rotate it about its longitudinal axis 3 of rolling stock. Devices for rotating the rolling stock 2 about its longitudinal axis 3 (installation and laying down devices) therefore omitted.

Aufgrund der Wassertröpfchenkühlung kann das Kühlbett quer zur Walzgutlängsachse 3 erheblich kleiner gebaut werden als mit reiner Luftkühlung. Aufgrund der Kühlung durch feinste Wassertröpfchen erfolgt eine sehr gleichmäßige Kühlung des Walzguts 2, welche die Qualität des Walzguts 2 nicht beeinträchtigt und auch dazu führt, daß sich das Walzgut 2 nicht verzieht. Wassertröpfchen geeigneter Tröpfchengröße können beispielsweise dadurch erzeugt werden, daß die Sprühdüsen 11 als sogenannte Hohlkegeldüsen ausgebildet sind oder Druckluft zur Wasserzerstäubung eingesetzt wird.Due to the water droplet cooling, the cooling bed can cross to the longitudinal axis 3 of the rolling stock are built considerably smaller than with pure air cooling. Because of the cooling by the finest The water droplets are cooled very evenly Rolled stock 2, which does not affect the quality of the rolled stock 2 and also leads to the fact that the rolling stock 2 is not warps. Water droplets of suitable droplet size can are generated, for example, by the spray nozzles 11 are designed as so-called hollow cone nozzles or compressed air is used for water atomization.

Das erfindungsgemäße Kühlverfahren und das hiermit korrespondierende Kühlbett sind bei Walzgütern 2 der verschiedensten Abmessungen einsetzbar. Besonders vorteilhaft ist es aber, wenn das Walzgut 2 ein mittelschweres oder ein schweres Stahlprofil ist, das Kühlbett also dementsprechend ausgebildet ist. Unter einem mittelschweren Stahlprofil wird dabei ein Stahlprofil mit einer Kantenlänge a verstanden, die - je nach Definition - 60, 70, 80, 90 oder 100 mm beträgt. Ab einer Kantenlänge a von 400, 450, 500, 550 oder 600 mm - wieder je nach Definition - spricht man von einem schweren Stahlprofil. Das Profil ist beliebig. Beispielhaft werden T-, I- bzw. Doppel-T-, U-, X- und Schienenprofile genannt. The cooling method according to the invention and the corresponding one Cooling beds are 2 of the most varied of rolled goods Dimensions can be used. However, it is particularly advantageous if the rolling stock 2 is of medium or heavy weight Steel profile, so the cooling bed is designed accordingly is. Under a medium-heavy steel profile understood a steel profile with an edge length a, which - depending by definition - 60, 70, 80, 90 or 100 mm. From one Edge length a of 400, 450, 500, 550 or 600 mm - again depending on the definition - one speaks of a heavy steel profile. The profile is arbitrary. T-, I- and Called double T, U, X and rail profiles.

BezugszeichenlisteReference list

1, 51, 5
RollgängeRoller tables
22nd
WalzgutRolling stock
33rd
WalzgutlängsachseLongitudinal rolling stock axis
44th
Transportvorrichtung/HubbalkenTransport device / walking beam
6 - 86-8
AbschnitteSections
99
Wasserverteilungsvorrichtung/SprühvorrichtungWater distribution device / spray device
1010th
ReihenRows
1111
SprühdüsenSpray nozzles
1212th
AbsperrschieberGate valve
1313
Pumpepump
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Tanktank
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DurchflußmesserFlow meter
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ReglerRegulator
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KantenlängeEdge length
M, M*M, M *
WassermengenAmounts of water

Claims (12)

Kühlverfahren für Walzgut (2) in einem Kühlbett, wobei das Walzgut (2) eine Walzgutlängsachse (3) aufweist und während des Kühlens quer zur Walzgutlängsachse (3) transportiert wird, wobei zum Kühlen des Walzguts (2) Wasser mit einem Arbeitsdruck auf das Walzgut (2) aufgebracht wird,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß das Walzgut (2) in einem Anfangsabschnitt (6) nur luftgekühlt wird, sodann in einem Mittelabschnitt (7) mit einer Mittelabschnittbreite durch Versprühen einer Wassermenge (M) auf das Walzgut (2) sprühnebelgekühlt wird und schließlich in einem Endabschnitt (8) luftgetrocknet und luftgekühlt wird.
Cooling method for rolling stock (2) in a cooling bed, the rolling stock (2) having a longitudinal axis of the rolling stock (3) and being transported transversely to the longitudinal axis of the rolling stock (3) during cooling, water for cooling the rolling stock (2) being applied to the rolling stock at a working pressure (2) is applied,
characterized,
that the rolling stock (2) is only air-cooled in an initial section (6), then is spray-cooled in a central section (7) with a central section width by spraying a quantity of water (M) onto the rolling stock (2) and finally air-dried in an end section (8) and is air-cooled.
Kühlverfahren nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Mittelabschnittbreite und/oder die Wassermenge (M) und/oder der Arbeitsdruck einstellbar ist.
Cooling method according to claim 1,
characterized,
that the middle section width and / or the amount of water (M) and / or the working pressure is adjustable.
Kühlverfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Wassermenge (M) nur von unten auf das Walzgut (2) gesprüht wird.
Cooling method according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized,
that the amount of water (M) is sprayed onto the rolling stock (2) only from below.
Kühlverfahren einem der obigen Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß das Walzgut (2) während Transports quer zur Walzgutlängsachse (3) nicht um die Walzgutlängsachse (3) gedreht wird.
Cooling method according to one of the above claims,
characterized,
that the rolling stock (2) is not rotated about the rolling stock longitudinal axis (3) during transport transversely to the rolling stock longitudinal axis (3).
Kühlverfahren einem der obigen Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß das Walzgut (2) mittels eines Hubbalkens (4) quer zur Walzgutlängsachse (3) transportiert wird.
Cooling method according to one of the above claims,
characterized by
that the rolling stock (2) is transported transversely to the longitudinal axis of the rolling stock (3) by means of a walking beam (4).
Kühlverfahren einem der obigen Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß das Walzgut (2) ein mittelschweres oder ein schweres Stahlprofil ist.
Cooling method according to one of the above claims,
characterized,
that the rolling stock (2) is a medium or heavy steel profile.
Kühlbett für Walzgut(2), das eine Walzgutlängsachse (3) aufweist, mit einer Transportvorrichtung (4) zum Transportieren des Walzguts (2) quer zur Walzgutlängsachse (3) und mit einer Wasserverteilungsvorrichtung (9) zum Aufbringen einer Wassermenge (M) mit einem Arbeitsdruck auf das Walzgut,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß das Kühlbett quer zur Walzgutlängsachse (3) in einen Anfangsabschnitt (6), einen Mittelabschnitt (7) mit einer Mittelabschnittbreite und einen Endabschnitt (8) unterteilt ist, wobei der Anfangsabschnitt (6) von dem Walzgut (2) zuerst und der Endabschnitt (8) von dem Walzgut (2) zuletzt durchlaufen wird, daß die Wasserverteilungsvorrichtung (9) im Mittelabschnitt (7) angeordnet ist und daß die Wasserverteilungsvorrichtung (9) als Sprühvorrichtung (9) zum Erzeugen eines Sprühnebels ausgebildet ist.
Cooling bed for rolling stock (2), which has a longitudinal axis of the rolling stock (3), with a transport device (4) for transporting the rolling stock (2) transversely to the longitudinal axis of the rolling stock (3) and with a water distribution device (9) for applying a quantity of water (M) with a Working pressure on the rolling stock,
characterized,
that the cooling bed is divided transversely to the longitudinal axis of the rolling stock (3) into an initial section (6), a central section (7) with a central section width and an end section (8), the initial section (6) of the rolling stock (2) first and the end section ( 8) from the rolling stock (2) is passed last that the water distribution device (9) is arranged in the central section (7) and that the water distribution device (9) is designed as a spray device (9) for generating a spray mist.
Kühlbett nach Anspruch 7,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß der Sprühvorrichtung (9) eine Breiteneinstellvorrichtung (12) zum Einstellen der und/oder eine Wassermengeneinstellvorrichtung (13, 15, 16) zum Einstellen der zu versprühenden Wassermenge (M*) und/oder eine Wasserdruckeinstellvorrichtung (13, 15, 16) zum Einstellen des Arbeitsdrucks zugeordnet ist.
Cooling bed according to claim 7,
characterized,
that the spray device (9) a width adjustment device (12) for adjusting the and / or a water quantity adjustment device (13, 15, 16) for adjusting the water quantity to be sprayed (M *) and / or a water pressure adjustment device (13, 15, 16) for adjustment is assigned to the working pressure.
Kühlbett nach Anspruch 7 oder 8,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Sprühvorrichtung (9) unterhalb des Walzguts (2) angeordnet ist.
Cooling bed according to claim 7 or 8,
characterized,
that the spray device (9) is arranged below the rolling stock (2).
Kühlbett einem der Ansprüche 7 bis 9,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß es keine Vorrichtungen zum Drehen des Walzguts (2) um die Walzgutlängsachse (3) während des Transports quer zur Walzgutlängsachse (3) aufweist.
Cooling bed one of claims 7 to 9,
characterized,
that it has no devices for rotating the rolling stock (2) about the longitudinal axis of the rolling stock (3) during transport transversely to the longitudinal axis of the rolling stock (3).
Kühlbett einem der Ansprüche 7 bis 10,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Transportvorrichtung (4) als Hubbalken (4) ausgebildet ist.
Cooling bed one of claims 7 to 10,
characterized,
that the transport device (4) is designed as a walking beam (4).
Kühlbett einem der Ansprüche 7 bis 11,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß es als Kühlbett für ein mittelschweres oder ein schweres Stahlprofil ausgebildet ist.
Cooling bed one of claims 7 to 11,
characterized,
that it is designed as a cooling bed for a medium or heavy steel profile.
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