EP1152850A1 - Method for detecting and controlling the level of liquid metal in an ingot mold - Google Patents

Method for detecting and controlling the level of liquid metal in an ingot mold

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EP1152850A1
EP1152850A1 EP99967918A EP99967918A EP1152850A1 EP 1152850 A1 EP1152850 A1 EP 1152850A1 EP 99967918 A EP99967918 A EP 99967918A EP 99967918 A EP99967918 A EP 99967918A EP 1152850 A1 EP1152850 A1 EP 1152850A1
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Wolfram Jung
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F23/00—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
    • G01F23/22—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
    • G01F23/26—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields
    • G01F23/263—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields by measuring variations in capacitance of capacitors
    • G01F23/268—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields by measuring variations in capacitance of capacitors mounting arrangements of probes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
    • B22D11/00—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths
    • B22D11/16—Controlling or regulating processes or operations
    • B22D11/165—Controlling or regulating processes or operations for the supply of casting powder
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
    • B22D11/00—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths
    • B22D11/16—Controlling or regulating processes or operations
    • B22D11/18—Controlling or regulating processes or operations for pouring
    • B22D11/181—Controlling or regulating processes or operations for pouring responsive to molten metal level or slag level
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F23/00—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
    • G01F23/22—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
    • G01F23/24—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of resistance of resistors due to contact with conductor fluid
    • G01F23/245—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of resistance of resistors due to contact with conductor fluid with a probe moved by an auxiliary power, e.g. meter, to follow automatically the level

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  • the invention relates to a method for detecting and regulating the fill level of the liquid metal in a mold of a continuous caster, in particular for steel, with a measuring head arranged above the molten metal, with which the distance between it and the bath surface is determined, and a corresponding device therefor.
  • the level detection of the level of the liquid metal in a mold is subject to ever increasing demands.
  • the measurement error in such devices may only be extremely low, and this with the fastest possible signal processing.
  • a method and a device in which eddy currents induced in the molten metal by means of a measuring coil are used as a measure of the distance of the measuring coil from the molten metal, the size of the eddy currents on the molten metal surface being compared with a desired value, and the molten metal inflow is regulated according to the difference between the setpoint and actual value.
  • the measuring coil is attached to a guide tube, which can be designed to be variable in height. The optimal distance between the measuring head and the molten metal is approx. 20 mm. Should a lowering of the metal level be necessary afterwards, this can be followed with the measuring spit by lowering the guide tube.
  • the disadvantage of this known device is the non-linear measurement. If there is a change in the metal level during casting, these call Impedance fluctuations in the measuring coil, since the eddy currents induced in the test object are reflected as ohmic losses. The value of this impedance fluctuation is sent via an electronic unit to a control device via which a unit for determining the flow rate of molten metal through a discharge pipe is addressed.
  • radioactive measuring devices are known in which, for example, Co 60 radiates through the mold as a radioactive source. The radiation intensity is measured on the opposite side, which depends on the fill level of the melt in the mold.
  • the invention has set itself the goal of avoiding the disadvantages mentioned above and to provide a method and an apparatus for detecting and regulating the fill level of the liquid metal in a mold, which detects the fill level exactly and in a maintenance-friendly manner using all required measuring lengths and quickly in the case of level changes and hires safely.
  • the distance between a measuring head protruding into the mold and the bath surface is detected and kept constant in this way by an actuator arranged outside the mold, which is connected to the
  • Measuring head is connected, the vertical position changes.
  • the current position of the connecting means between the actuator and the measuring head is detected and fed to a computer, the control data prepared by the computer being fed to a second actuator connected to a shut-off device for influencing the flow rate of the liquid metal into the mold. Since the measuring head does not change its distance from the bath surface, there are also no impedance fluctuations in the measuring coil, so that measurement errors caused thereby are avoided.
  • the connecting means led out of the mold are easy to measure by measurement, so that the flow of liquid metal into the mold is influenced with high accuracy and particularly high speed by the second actuator connected to the shut-off device.
  • the measuring head for detecting the distance between the level of the molten metal is kept equidistant, the height of the casting powder on the metallic bath surface can be detected and also regulated at the same time in a simple manner.
  • the connecting element between the actuator and the sensor can be a rod or a chain or a rope. All of these elements are adapted to the extreme rough atmosphere in the area of the stationary mold of a continuous caster.
  • a layer thickness sensor for detecting the casting powder thickness in the same position as the measuring element designed as an inductive component for detecting the distance between the measuring head and the metal surface, this sensor being an ultrasound device.
  • the layer thickness sensor is connected via a third signal line to a computer which is connected via a third control line to a third actuator which is linked to a shut-off device for adjusting the supply of casting agent.
  • Figure 1 A diagram of a device for detecting and Regein the
  • Figure 2 A rotary actuator, which is connected to the
  • Measuring head is connected.
  • Figure 3 A horizontally movable first actuator, which is connected to the
  • Measuring head is connected.
  • Figure 4 A measuring unit for detecting the level and the
  • FIG. 1 shows a feed vessel 11 in which the melt S is located.
  • Feed vessel 1 1 has a bottom opening 12 at which a dip tube is provided.
  • This immersion pouring tube 13 projects into a stationary mold 21.
  • the melt S binds in the mold, the bath surface of which is covered with casting powder G.
  • a holding rod 74 protrudes into the mold, and a fill level indicator 42 is attached to the head end thereof.
  • the support rod 74 forms a complete arm 71 with a support arm 73 and a support column 72.
  • the support column 72 is designed as a piston of a first actuator 64.
  • the support column 72 can be moved vertically and at the same time is designed to be rotatable. The rotary movement is required in order to move the fill level indicator 42 away from or towards the mold 21.
  • the fill level indicator 42 is connected to a computer 41 via a first signal line 31.
  • This computer 41 is connected to a first via a first control line 51
  • Actuator 61 connected, which controls the lifting unit 64.
  • a position sensor 43 is provided on the boom 71, which is connected via a second signal line 32 to the computer 41, which is connected in terms of control to a second actuator 62 which controls a second lifting unit 68 which, via a boom 69, has a shut-off device 81 , here designed as a plug, is connected.
  • FIG. 2 shows a first actuator 61, which is connected to a holding rod 74 via a swivel arm 75 and by means of a joint 76.
  • the level indicator 42 is provided, which is adjustable equidistant from the bath surface of the melt S located in the mold 21.
  • the actuator 61 is fastened on a rotating unit 65, with which the fill level indicator 42 can be moved away or away from the mold, if necessary.
  • the first actuator 61 is designed as a traction unit 67, which is arranged on a displacement device 77, at the head end of which there is a roller 78.
  • a cable 79 is guided over the roller 78, which is connected at one end to the traction unit 67 and at the other end of which the level indicator 42 is fastened.
  • the level indicator 42 attached to the cable 79 projects into the mold 21. By simply pulling up on the pulling unit 67, the level indicator 42 can be conveyed into an area above the mold 21 and then transported back to a rest or repair position by moving the traversing device 77.
  • FIG. 4 shows a fill level indicator 42 with all elements, as has already been described in FIG. 1. The only difference here is a slider 83 instead of a plug 82 for influencing the flow rate of the metallic melt S.
  • a layer thickness sensor 44 is additionally provided in FIG.
  • the layer thickness sensor 44 for detecting the layer thickness of the casting powder G located on the bath surface is connected via a third signal line 33 to the computer 41, which is linked in terms of control to a third actuator 63 via a third control line 53.
  • the third actuator 63 corresponds to a slide 84 for casting powder G, which is located in a storage container and can be fed to the mold.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a device for detecting and controlling the level of molten metal located in an ingot mold, especially for a continuous casting installation for steel. Said molten metal can be delivered from a feed vessel comprising a closeable bottom opening to the ingot mold via an immersion tube. The level of the liquid metal is detected and controlled using a measuring element which can be inserted into the free space of the ingot mold in a vertically displaceable manner. The level measuring element (42) is connected via a first signal line (31) to a computer (41) which is connected via a first control line (51) to a first actuator (61) on which an extension arm (71) is fastened. The level measuring element (42) is attached to the top end of said extension arm. A position sensor (43) is provided on the extension arm (71) and is connected via a second signal line (32) to the computer (41) which is connected via a second control line (52) to a second actuator (62) that is linked to an obturator (81) for closing the bottom opening (12) of the feed vessel (11).

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Verfahren zum Erfassen und Regeln der Füllstandshöhe des flüssigen Metalls in einer KokilleMethod for detecting and regulating the level of the liquid metal in a mold
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Erfassen und Regein der Füllstandshöhe des flüssigen Metalls in einer Kokille einer Stranggießanlage, insbesondere für Stahl, mit einem oberhalb der Metallschmelze angeordneten Meßkopf, mit dem der Abstand zwischen ihm und der Badoberfläche ermittelt wird, sowie eine entsprechende Vorrichtung hierfür.The invention relates to a method for detecting and regulating the fill level of the liquid metal in a mold of a continuous caster, in particular for steel, with a measuring head arranged above the molten metal, with which the distance between it and the bath surface is determined, and a corresponding device therefor.
An die Niveauerfassung des Pegels des flüssigen Metalls in einer Kokille, insbesondere in Kokillen für Dünnbrammen-Stranggießanlagen, werden immer höhere Anforderungen gestellt. Bei Strangabzugsgeschwindigkeiten von 4 bis 6 m/min darf bei solchen Einrichtungen der Meßfehler nur noch äußerst gering sein, und das bei möglichst schneller Signalverarbeitung.The level detection of the level of the liquid metal in a mold, especially in molds for thin slab continuous casting plants, is subject to ever increasing demands. At line withdrawal speeds of 4 to 6 m / min, the measurement error in such devices may only be extremely low, and this with the fastest possible signal processing.
Aus EP 0 150 670 ist ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung bekannt, bei dem mittels einer Meßspule in der Metallschmelze induzierte Wirbelströme als Maß des Abstandes der Meßspule von der Metallschmelze verwendet wird, wobei die Größe der Wirbelströme auf der Metallschmelzenoberfläche mit einem Sollwert verglichen wird, und nach der Differenz zwischen Soll- und Istwert die Zuflußmenge an Metallschmelze geregelt wird. Bei der bekannten Einrichtung ist die Meßspule an einem Führungsrohr befestigt, welches höhenveränderlich ausgestaltet sein kann. Als optimaler Abstand des Meßkopfes zur Metallschmelze werden ca. 20 mm angegeben. Sollte im nachhinein ein Absenken des Metallniveaus erforderlich sein, kann diesem mit der Meßspuie durch ein Absenken des Führungsrohres gefolgt werden. Nachteil dieser bekannten Einrichtung ist die nicht lineare Messung. Kommt es während des Gießens zu einer Veränderung des Metallniveaus, so rufen diese Impedanzschwankungen in der Meßspule hervor, da sich die im Meßobjekt induzierten Wirbelströme als ohmische Verluste niederschlagen. Der Wert dieser impedanzschwankung gelangt über eine elektronische Einheit zu einer Regeleinrichtung, über die eine Einheit zum Bestimmen der Durchflußmenge an Metallschmelze durch ein Ausflußrohr angesprochen wird.From EP 0 150 670 a method and a device is known in which eddy currents induced in the molten metal by means of a measuring coil are used as a measure of the distance of the measuring coil from the molten metal, the size of the eddy currents on the molten metal surface being compared with a desired value, and the molten metal inflow is regulated according to the difference between the setpoint and actual value. In the known device, the measuring coil is attached to a guide tube, which can be designed to be variable in height. The optimal distance between the measuring head and the molten metal is approx. 20 mm. Should a lowering of the metal level be necessary afterwards, this can be followed with the measuring spit by lowering the guide tube. The disadvantage of this known device is the non-linear measurement. If there is a change in the metal level during casting, these call Impedance fluctuations in the measuring coil, since the eddy currents induced in the test object are reflected as ohmic losses. The value of this impedance fluctuation is sent via an electronic unit to a control device via which a unit for determining the flow rate of molten metal through a discharge pipe is addressed.
Weiterhin sind radioaktive Meßeinrichtungen bekannt, bei denen beispielsweise Co60 als radioaktive Quelle die Kokille durchstrahlt. Die Strahlungsintensität wird auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite gemessen, die hierbei von der Füllhöhe der Schmelze in der Kokille abhängig ist.Furthermore, radioactive measuring devices are known in which, for example, Co 60 radiates through the mold as a radioactive source. The radiation intensity is measured on the opposite side, which depends on the fill level of the melt in the mold.
Neben einer verhältnismäßig großen mittleren Fehlerrate aufgrund statistischer Schwankungen in der Zerfallsrate der radioaktiven Quelle sind als besonderer Nachteil noch die immer größer werdenden gesetzlichen Auflagen beim Einsatz radioaktiver Stoffe erwähnenswert.In addition to a relatively large average error rate due to statistical fluctuations in the decay rate of the radioactive source, the ever increasing legal requirements for the use of radioactive materials are particularly noteworthy.
Die Erfindung hat sich das Ziel gesetzt, die zuvor genannten Nachteile zu vermeiden und ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum Erfassen und Regeln der Fülistandshöhe des flüssigen Metalls in einer Kokille zu schaffen, die instandhaltungsgerecht unter Ausnutzung aller erforderlichen Meßlängen die Füllstandshöhe exakt erfaßt und bei Niveauänderungen schnell und sicher einstellt.The invention has set itself the goal of avoiding the disadvantages mentioned above and to provide a method and an apparatus for detecting and regulating the fill level of the liquid metal in a mold, which detects the fill level exactly and in a maintenance-friendly manner using all required measuring lengths and quickly in the case of level changes and hires safely.
Zusätzlich soll die Messung der Gießpulverdicke ermöglicht werden.In addition, the measurement of the casting powder thickness should be made possible.
Die Erfindung erreicht dieses Ziel durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale desThe invention achieves this goal by the characterizing features of
Verfahrensanspruchs 1 und des Vorrichtungsanspruchs 4.Process claim 1 and device claim 4.
Erfindungsgemäß wird der Abstand zwischen einem in die Kokille hineinragenden Meßkopf und der Badoberfläche erfaßt und in der Weise konstant gehalten, indem ein außerhalb der Kokille angeordneter Aktuator, welcher über Verbindungsmittel mit demAccording to the invention, the distance between a measuring head protruding into the mold and the bath surface is detected and kept constant in this way by an actuator arranged outside the mold, which is connected to the
Meßkopf verbunden ist, dessen vertikale Lage ändert. Gleichzeitig wird die aktuelle Lage des Verbindungsmittels zwischen Aktuator und Meßkopf erfaßt und einem Rechner zugeführt, wobei die vom Rechner aufbereiteten Steuerdaten einen mit einem Absperrorgan zur Beeinflussung der Zuflußmenge des flüssigen Metalls in die Kokille verbundenen zweiten Aktuator zugeleitet werden. Da der Meßkopf seinen Abstand zur Badoberfläche nicht ändert, treten auch keine Impedanzschwankungen der Meßspule auf, so daß hierdurch hervorgerufene Meßfehler vermieden werden.Measuring head is connected, the vertical position changes. At the same time, the current position of the connecting means between the actuator and the measuring head is detected and fed to a computer, the control data prepared by the computer being fed to a second actuator connected to a shut-off device for influencing the flow rate of the liquid metal into the mold. Since the measuring head does not change its distance from the bath surface, there are also no impedance fluctuations in the measuring coil, so that measurement errors caused thereby are avoided.
Die aus der Kokille herausgeführten Verbindungsmittei sind meßtechnisch leicht zu erfassen, so daß mit hoher Genauigkeit und besonders hoher Geschwindigkeit Einfluß auf die Zuflußmenge des flüssigen Metalls in die Kokille über den mit dem Absperrorgan verbundenen zweiten Aktuator erfolgt.The connecting means led out of the mold are easy to measure by measurement, so that the flow of liquid metal into the mold is influenced with high accuracy and particularly high speed by the second actuator connected to the shut-off device.
Da der Meßkopf zur Erfassung des Abstandes des Pegels der Metallschmelze äquidistant gehalten wird, kann gleichzeitig in einfacher Weise die Höhe des sich auf der metallischen Badoberfläche befindlichen Gießpulvers erfassen und ebenfalls geregelt werden.Since the measuring head for detecting the distance between the level of the molten metal is kept equidistant, the height of the casting powder on the metallic bath surface can be detected and also regulated at the same time in a simple manner.
In vorteilhaften Ausgestaltungen wird vorgeschlagen, den Aktuator zur Erfassung der vertikalen Positionsänderung des Meßkopfes in der Kokille vertikal oder horizontal oder rotatorisch zu bewegen. Das Verbindungselement zwischen dem Aktuator und dem Meßfühler kann dabei eine Stange sein oder auch eine Kette bzw. ein Seil. Alle diese Elemente sind der extremen rauhen Atmosphäre im Bereich der stationären Kokille einer Stranggießanlage angepaßt.In advantageous configurations, it is proposed to move the actuator vertically or horizontally or rotationally in order to detect the vertical change in position of the measuring head in the mold. The connecting element between the actuator and the sensor can be a rod or a chain or a rope. All of these elements are adapted to the extreme rough atmosphere in the area of the stationary mold of a continuous caster.
In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung wird vorgeschlagen, in gleicher Position wie das als induktives Bauteil ausgestaltete Meßelement zum Erfassen der Distanz zwischen Meßkopf und Metalloberfläche einen Schichtdickenmeßfühler zum Erfassen der Gießpulverdicke einzusetzen, wobei dieser Meßfühler eine Ultraschallvorrichtung ist.In a further embodiment it is proposed to use a layer thickness sensor for detecting the casting powder thickness in the same position as the measuring element designed as an inductive component for detecting the distance between the measuring head and the metal surface, this sensor being an ultrasound device.
Der Schichtdickenmeßfühler ist dabei über eine dritte Signalleitung mit einem Rechner verbunden, der über eine dritte Steuerleitung mit einem dritten Aktuator in Verbindung steht, welcher mit einem Absperrorgan zur Einstellung der Gießmittelzufuhr verknüpft ist.The layer thickness sensor is connected via a third signal line to a computer which is connected via a third control line to a third actuator which is linked to a shut-off device for adjusting the supply of casting agent.
Ein Beispiel der Erfindung ist in der beiliegenden Zeichnung dargelegt. Dabei zeigen: Figur 1 Ein Schema einer Vorrichtung zum Erfassen und Regein derAn example of the invention is set out in the accompanying drawing. Show: Figure 1 A diagram of a device for detecting and Regein the
Füllstandshöhe in einer Kokille. Figur 2 Einen rotatorischen Aktuator, der über einen Schwenkkamm mit demLevel in a mold. Figure 2 A rotary actuator, which is connected to the
Meßkopf verbunden ist. Figur 3 Einen horizontal bewegbaren ersten Aktuator, der über ein Seil mit demMeasuring head is connected. Figure 3 A horizontally movable first actuator, which is connected to the
Meßkopf verbunden ist. Figur 4 Eine Meßeinheit zum Erfassen der Füllstandshöhe und derMeasuring head is connected. Figure 4 A measuring unit for detecting the level and the
Gießpulverdicke.Casting powder thickness.
Die Figur 1 zeigt ein Zuführgefäß 1 1 , in dem sich die Schmelze S befindet. DasFIG. 1 shows a feed vessel 11 in which the melt S is located. The
Zuführgefäß 1 1 besitzt eine Bodenöffnung 12, an der ein Tauchgießrohr vorgesehen ist.Feed vessel 1 1 has a bottom opening 12 at which a dip tube is provided.
Dieses Tauchgießrohr 13 ragt in eine stationäre Kokille 21. In der Kokille bindet sich die Schmelze S, deren Badoberfläche mit Gießpulver G bedeckt ist.This immersion pouring tube 13 projects into a stationary mold 21. The melt S binds in the mold, the bath surface of which is covered with casting powder G.
In die Kokille ragt eine Haltestange 74, an deren Kopfende eine Füllstandsanzeige 42 befestigt ist. Die Haltestange 74 bildet mit einem Tragarm 73 und einer Tragsäule 72 einen kompletten Ausleger 71. Die Tragsäule 72 ist als Kolben eines ersten Aktuators 64 ausgestaltet. Die Tragsäule 72 ist vertikal verfahrbar und gleichzeitig drehbar ausgestaltet. Die Drehbewegung wird benötigt, um die Füllstandsanzeige 42 von der Kokille 21 weg bzw. zu ihr hin zu bewegen.A holding rod 74 protrudes into the mold, and a fill level indicator 42 is attached to the head end thereof. The support rod 74 forms a complete arm 71 with a support arm 73 and a support column 72. The support column 72 is designed as a piston of a first actuator 64. The support column 72 can be moved vertically and at the same time is designed to be rotatable. The rotary movement is required in order to move the fill level indicator 42 away from or towards the mold 21.
Die Füllstandsanzeige 42 ist über eine erste Signalleitung 31 mit einem Rechner 41 verbunden. Dieser Rechner 41 ist über eine erste Steuerleitung 51 mit einem erstenThe fill level indicator 42 is connected to a computer 41 via a first signal line 31. This computer 41 is connected to a first via a first control line 51
Aktuator 61 verbunden, der die Hubeinheit 64 steuert.Actuator 61 connected, which controls the lifting unit 64.
An dem Ausleger 71 ist ein Positionsmeßfühler 43 vorgesehen, der über eine zweite Signalleitung 32 mit dem Rechner 41 verbunden ist, der steuerungsmäßig mit einem zweiten Aktuator 62 in Verbindung steht, der eine zweite Hubeinheit 68 steuert, welche über einen Ausleger 69 mit einem Absperrorgan 81 , hier als Stopfen ausgestaltet, verbunden ist.A position sensor 43 is provided on the boom 71, which is connected via a second signal line 32 to the computer 41, which is connected in terms of control to a second actuator 62 which controls a second lifting unit 68 which, via a boom 69, has a shut-off device 81 , here designed as a plug, is connected.
Die Figur 2 zeigt einen ersten Aktuator 61 , der über einen Schwenkarm 75 und mittels eines Gelenkes 76 mit einer Haltestange 74 verbunden ist. Kopfendig an der Haltestange 74 ist die Füllstandsanzeige 42 vorgesehen, die äquidistant zur Badoberfläche der in der Kokille 21 befindlichen Schmelze S einstellbar ist.FIG. 2 shows a first actuator 61, which is connected to a holding rod 74 via a swivel arm 75 and by means of a joint 76. At the head of the Holding rod 74, the level indicator 42 is provided, which is adjustable equidistant from the bath surface of the melt S located in the mold 21.
Der Aktuator 61 ist auf einer Dreheinheit 65 befestigt, mit der bei Bedarf die Füllstandsanzeige 42 von der Kokille weg bzw. hin bewegbar ist.The actuator 61 is fastened on a rotating unit 65, with which the fill level indicator 42 can be moved away or away from the mold, if necessary.
In der Figur 3 ist der erste Aktuator 61 als Zugeinheit 67 ausgestaltet, die auf einer Verfahreinrichtung 77 angeordnet ist, an deren Kopfende eine Rolle 78 sich befindet. Über die Rolle 78 wird ein Seil 79 geführt, das einenends mit der Zugeinheit 67 verbunden ist, und an dessen anderen Ende die Füllstandsanzeige 42 befestigt ist. Die an dem Seil 79 befestigte Füllstandsanzeige 42 ragt in die Kokille 21. Durch einfaches Hochziehen über die Zugeinheit 67 läßt sich die Füllstandsanzeige 42 in einen Bereich oberhalb der Kokille 21 befördern und dann durch Zurückfahren der Verfahreinrichtung 77 in eine Ruhe- bzw. Reparaturposition transportieren.In FIG. 3, the first actuator 61 is designed as a traction unit 67, which is arranged on a displacement device 77, at the head end of which there is a roller 78. A cable 79 is guided over the roller 78, which is connected at one end to the traction unit 67 and at the other end of which the level indicator 42 is fastened. The level indicator 42 attached to the cable 79 projects into the mold 21. By simply pulling up on the pulling unit 67, the level indicator 42 can be conveyed into an area above the mold 21 and then transported back to a rest or repair position by moving the traversing device 77.
Die Figur 4 zeigt eine Füllstandsanzeige 42 mit sämtlichen Elementen, wie sie schon in der Figur 1 beschrieben ist. Als einziger Unterschied ist hier anstelle eines Stopfens 82 zur Beeinflussung der Zuflußmenge der metallischen Schmelze S ein Schieber 83 vorgesehen.FIG. 4 shows a fill level indicator 42 with all elements, as has already been described in FIG. 1. The only difference here is a slider 83 instead of a plug 82 for influencing the flow rate of the metallic melt S.
Ergänzend zu der in Figur 1 dargestellten Füllstandsanzeige 42 ist in Figur 4 zusätzlich ein Schichtdickenmeßfühler 44 vorgesehen. Der Schichtdickenmeßfühler 44 zur Erfassung der Schichtdicke des auf der Badoberfläche befindlichen Gießpulvers G ist über eine dritte Signalleitung 33 mit dem Rechner 41 verbunden, der über eine dritte Steuerleitung 53 mit einem dritten Aktuator 63 steuerungsmäßig verknüpft ist. Der dritte Aktuator 63 korrespondiert mit einem Schieber 84 für Gießpulver G, welches sich in einem Vorratsbehälter befindet und der Kokille zuführbar ist. In addition to the level indicator 42 shown in FIG. 1, a layer thickness sensor 44 is additionally provided in FIG. The layer thickness sensor 44 for detecting the layer thickness of the casting powder G located on the bath surface is connected via a third signal line 33 to the computer 41, which is linked in terms of control to a third actuator 63 via a third control line 53. The third actuator 63 corresponds to a slide 84 for casting powder G, which is located in a storage container and can be fed to the mold.
PositionslistePosition list
ZuführenRespectively
11 Zuführgefäß 12 Bodenöffnung11 feed vessel 12 bottom opening
13 Tauchgießrohr13 immersion pouring tube
Gießento water
21 Kokille21 mold
Messenmeasure up
31 Erste Signalleitung (42)31 first signal line (42)
32 Zweite Signalleitung (71)32 second signal line (71)
33 Dritte Signalleitung33 Third signal line
Regelnregulate
41 Rechner41 computers
42 Füllstandsanzeige42 Level indicator
43 Positionsmeßfühler43 position sensors
44 Schichtdickenmeßfühler44 layer thickness sensors
SteuernTaxes
51 Erste Steuerleitung51 First control line
Stelle nPut
61 Erster Aktuator61 First actuator
62 Zweiter Aktuator62 Second actuator
63 Dritter Aktuator 4 Hubeinheit 5 Dreheinheit 7 Zugeinheit Befestigung63 Third actuator 4 lifting unit 5 rotating unit 7 pulling unit Attachment
71 Ausleger71 boom
72 Tragsäule72 support column
73 Tragarm 74 Haltestange73 Support arm 74 Handrail
75 Schwenkarm75 swivel arm
76 Gelenk76 joint
77 Verfahreinrichtung77 Moving device
78 Rolle 79 Kette Seil78 roll 79 chain rope
AbsperrenShut off
81 Absperrorgan81 shut-off device
82 Stopfen 83 Schieber (13)82 plugs 83 slides (13)
84 Schieber Gießpulver84 slide mold powder
S SchmelzeS melt
G Gießpulver G mold powder

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1 . Verfahren zum Erfassen und Regeln der Füllstandshöhe des flüssigen Metalls in einer Kokille einer Stranggießanlage, insbesondere für Stahl, mit einem oberhalb der Metallschmelze angeordneten Meßkopf, mit dem der Abstand zwischen ihm und der Badoberfläche ermittelt wird, gekennzeichnet durch folgende Schritte: a) Vor Gießbeginn wird der Meßkopf über ein Verbindungsmittel von einer unabhängig außerhalb der Kokille angeordneten Halterung gehalten in den Freiraum der Kokille eingebracht. b) Mit Beginn der Füllung der Kokille mit metallischer Schmelze wird jegliche Änderung einer vorgebbaren Distanz zwischen der metallischen Badoberfläche und dem Meßkopf erfaßt. c) Die Meßwerte werden einem außerhalb in sicherer Lage befindlichen Rechner zugeführt. d) Von diesem Rechner werden aufbereitete Steuerdaten einem an der Halterung befestigten Aktuator zugeleitet, der den Meßkopf in seiner vertikalen Lage in der Weise ändert, daß mit möglicher Änderung des Pegels der Schmelze die gewünschte Distanz zur Badoberfläche wieder hergestellt wird. e) Die aktuelle Lage des Verbindungsmittels zwischen Meßkopf und ersten Aktuator wird dem Rechner zugeführt und f) vom Rechner werden die aufbereiteten Steuerdaten einen mit einem Absperrorgan zur Beeinflussung der Zuflußmenge des flüssigen Metalls in die Kokille verbundenen zweiten Aktuator zugeleitet.1 . Method for detecting and regulating the fill level of the liquid metal in a mold of a continuous casting plant, in particular for steel, with a measuring head arranged above the molten metal, with which the distance between it and the bath surface is determined, characterized by the following steps: a) Before the start of casting the measuring head is held in the free space of the mold by a connecting means held by a holder arranged independently outside the mold. b) With the beginning of the filling of the mold with metallic melt, any change in a predeterminable distance between the metallic bath surface and the measuring head is detected. c) The measured values are fed to a computer located outside in a safe position. d) From this computer prepared control data is fed to an actuator attached to the holder, which changes the measuring head in its vertical position in such a way that the desired distance to the bath surface is restored with a possible change in the level of the melt. e) The current position of the connecting means between the measuring head and the first actuator is fed to the computer, and f) the processed control data are fed from the computer to a second actuator connected to a shut-off device for influencing the flow rate of the liquid metal into the mold.
2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zur vertikalen Positionsänderung des Meßkopfes in der Kokille der mit dem Meßkopf verbundene erste Aktuator sich vertikal oder horizontal oder rotatorisch bewegt. 2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that for the vertical change in position of the measuring head in the mold, the first actuator connected to the measuring head moves vertically or horizontally or rotationally.
3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zusätzlich zur Füllstandshöhe des flüssigen Metalls die Höhe des sich auf der metallischen Badoberfläche befindlichen Gießpulvers geregelt wird.3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that in addition to the level of the liquid metal, the height of the casting powder located on the metallic bath surface is regulated.
4. Vorrichtung zum Erfassen und Regeln der Füllstandshöhe der in einer Kokille, insbesondere für eine Stranggießanlage für Stahl, befindlichen Metallschmelze, welche aus einem eine verschließbare Bodenöffnung aufweisenden Zuführgefäß über ein Tauchrohr der Kokille zuführbar ist, mit einem Meßelement, welches vertikal verfahrbar in den Freiraum der Kokille einbringbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Füllstandsmeßelement (42) über eine erste Signalleitung (31 ) mit einem Rechner (41 ) verbunden ist, der über eine erste Steuerleitung (51 ) mit einem ersten Aktuator (61 ) in Verbindung steht, an welchem ein Ausleger (71 ) befestigt ist, an dessen Kopfende das Füllstandsmeßelement (42) angebracht ist, daß am Ausleger (71 ) ein Positionsmeßfühler (43) vorgesehen ist, der über eine zweite Signalleitung (32) mit dem Rechner (41 ) verbunden ist, der über eine zweite Steuerleitung (52) mit einem zweiten Aktuator (62) in Verbindung steht, welchermit einem Absperrorgan (81 ) zum Verschließen der Bodenöffnung (12) des Zuführgefäßes (1 1 ) verknüpft ist.4.Device for detecting and regulating the fill level of the metal melt located in a mold, in particular for a continuous casting plant for steel, which can be fed from a feed vessel having a closable bottom opening via a dip tube of the mold, with a measuring element which can be moved vertically into the free space the mold can be introduced, characterized in that the fill level measuring element (42) is connected via a first signal line (31) to a computer (41) which is connected to a first actuator (61) via a first control line (51) to which a boom (71) is attached, at the head end of which the level measuring element (42) is attached, that a position sensor (43) is provided on the boom (71) and is connected to the computer (41) via a second signal line (32) which is connected via a second control line (52) to a second actuator (62), which has a shut-off organ n (81) for closing the bottom opening (12) of the feed vessel (1 1) is linked.
5. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Ausleger aus einer mit einer Hubeinheit (64) verbundenen Tragsäule (72), einer hierzu parallel angeordneten Haltestange (74), an deren Kopfende das Füllstandsmeßelement (42) befestigt ist, und einen die Tragsäule (72) und die Haltestange (74) verbindenden Tragarm (73) aufgebaut ist.5. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that the boom from a with a lifting unit (64) connected support column (72), a parallel to this arranged support rod (74), at the head end of which the level measuring element (42) is attached, and one Support column (72) and the support rod (74) connecting support arm (73) is constructed.
6. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Ausleger (71 ) aus einem mit einer Schwenkeinheit (45) verbundenen Schwenkarm (75) besteht, der kopfendig ein Gelenk (76) aufweist, welches mit einer Haltestange (74) korrespondiert, an deren Kopfende das Füilstandsmeßelement (42) befestigt ist. 6. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that the boom (71) consists of a swivel arm (75) connected to a swivel arm (75) which has a joint at the head (76) which corresponds to a holding rod (74) the head end of the level measuring element (42) is attached.
7. Vorrichtung nach den Ansprüchen 5 oder 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Dreheinrichtung (66) vorgesehen ist, an die die Hub- (64) bzw. die Schwenkeinheit (65) zum Ein- und Ausschwenken des Füllstandsmeßelements (42) in bzw. aus dem Freiraum der Kokille (21) angeschlossen ist.7. Device according to claims 5 or 6, characterized in that a rotating device (66) is provided to which the lifting (64) or the pivoting unit (65) for pivoting in and out of the level measuring element (42) in or is connected from the free space of the mold (21).
8. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Ausleger (71) starr mit einer Verfahreinrichtung (77) verbunden ist und kopfendig eine Rolle (78) aufweist, über die ein Seil oder eine Kette (79) führbar ist, an der einenends das Füllstandsmeßelement (42) und anderenends eine Zugeinheit (67) befestig ist.8. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that the boom (71) is rigidly connected to a displacement device (77) and has a roller at the head end (78) over which a rope or a chain (79) can be guided, at one end the level measuring element (42) and at the other end a traction unit (67) is fastened.
9. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an den Ausleger (71) das ein induktives Bauteil zur Erfassung der Distanz zwischen dem Meßkopf und der Metallschmelzenoberfläche aufweisendes Füllstandsmeßelement (42) und gleichzeitig einen Schichtdickenmeßfühler (44) zur Erfassung der Schichtdicke von Gießpulver (G) befestig ist.9. Device according to one of claims 4 to 8, characterized in that on the boom (71) which has an inductive component for detecting the distance between the measuring head and the metal melt surface filling level measuring element (42) and at the same time a layer thickness sensor (44) for detecting the Layer thickness of casting powder (G) is attached.
10. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schichtdickenmeßfühler (44) eine Ultraschalleinrichtung ist, mit der die Distanz zwischen dieser und der Gießpulveroberfläche erfaßbar ist.10. The device according to claim 9, characterized in that the layer thickness sensor (44) is an ultrasonic device with which the distance between this and the mold powder surface can be detected.
11. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 10 oder 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schichtdickenmeßfühler (44) über eine dritte Signalleitung (33) mit dem Rechner (41) verbunden ist, der über eine dritte Steuerleitung (53) mit einem dritten Aktuator (63) in Verbindung steht, welcher mit einem Absperrorgan (84) zur Einstellung der Gießmittelzufuhr verknüpft ist. 11. The device according to claim 10 or 9, characterized in that the layer thickness sensor (44) is connected via a third signal line (33) to the computer (41) which via a third control line (53) with a third actuator (63) in Connection is established which is linked to a shut-off device (84) for adjusting the supply of casting agent.
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