A new method for apparent thermal conductivity measurement of mould flux

Mu Li, Rie Endo, Li Ju Wang, Masahiro Susa

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Abstract

A new quasi-steady state hot plate method has been proposed to measure heat flux across a sheet sample such as mould flux film, finally to determine its apparent thermal conductivity via Fourier’s equation. The heat flux across the sheet sample is derived from the volume change caused by melting of ice utilizing a modified Bunsen Ice Calorimeter. This measurement method was applied to Ni-base super alloy (Inconel 600), alumina and PTFE (Teflon) with known thermal conductivity values to confirm the reliability of this new method. The experimental thermal conductivity values obtained were in good agreement with the respective reported values. Measurements were also conducted on sheet silica glasses which sized 20×20×0.5 mm3 and 20×20×1.0 mm3, and produced a value of 1.34 ± 0.03 Wm-1K-1 at 293 K – 303 K under a temperature gradient of 20 Kmm-1, which value is reasonable compared with the reported one. In addition, a process simulation has been applied to confirm the applicability of the present method to mould flux used in continuous casting under a steep temperature gradient at high temperature.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Molten Slags, Fluxes, and Salts
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 10th International Conference on Molten Slags, Fluxes and Salts 2016
EditorsRamana G. Reddy, Pinakin Chaubal, P. Chris Pistorius, Uday Pal
PublisherSpringer International Publishing AG
Pages477-484
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9783319486253
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event10th International Conference on Molten Slags, Fluxes and Salts, MOLTEN 2016 - Seattle, United States
Duration: 2016 May 222016 May 25

Publication series

NameAdvances in Molten Slags, Fluxes, and Salts: Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Molten Slags, Fluxes and Salts 2016

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Molten Slags, Fluxes and Salts, MOLTEN 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle
Period16/5/2216/5/25

Keywords

  • Mould flux
  • Quasi-steady state hot plate method
  • Silica glass
  • Thermal conductivity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Metals and Alloys

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