Modeling and simulation of primary solidification process of steel

This paper provides a modeling of the phenomenon of solidification and cooling of continuously cast semi-finished, based on the finite difference method. Also, to validate the model and conducted a simulation with “Tirsim” program. In the process of continuous casting, the melting pot is passed, through the intermediary of the distributor, in the water-cooled crystallizer tank. In this way, a crust forms here which is solidified at the exterior, and one of the great problems is its cracking or even it´s tearing, due to several factors. This phenomenon determines the stopping of the technologic process and significant economic losses.