Mathematical simulation for the effects of flow control devices in a six – strand tundish in continuous casting of steel billet

Fluid flows in a six – strand tundish for billet continuous casting were performed with mathematical simulation methods. The molten steel flowand velocity fields in the tundish with a turbulence inhibitor, without it and with turbulence inhibitor plus weir in different distance from center were numerically calculated. Simulation results showed that the tundish with turbulence inhibitor and weir in 300 mm distance from center has a significant effect on the flow fields of the tundish.