Effect of Nozzle Configuration on Cooling of a Hot Moving Steel Plate

Author: Franco G.A.   Wells M.A.   Militzer M.  

Publisher: Maney Publishing

ISSN: 0008-4433

Source: Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, Vol.48, Iss.3, 2009-09, pp. : 197-205

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Abstract

The objective of this study is to develop an experimental database for modelling boiling heat transfer that occurs during run-out table cooling. Experiments have been carried out on a pilot scale run-out table with an emphasis on the effect of nozzle configuration on the overall heat extraction rate. The heat extraction capability of an individual nozzle is generally determined by the surface temperature of the to-be-impinged and surrounding areas of the steel plate to be cooled. Nozzle arrangements of subsequent jet lines with respect to hot and cold regions developed by prior jet line impingement is crucial inmaintaining uniform and efficient cooling of the hot plate or strip. Results from a series of tests are presented and discussed to examine quantitatively heat extraction for a moving steel plate as a function of nozzle configuration.