Hot-Rolled Steel Sheet Scale Control for Magnetic Flux Uniformity
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge is to produce a hot-rolled steel sheet for electrical steel sheet production with uniform surface properties, particularly in reducing the variation of magnetic flux density caused by Si scales during hot band annealing, which affects the color tone and heat distribution.
Innovation Solution
The process involves controlling the scale thickness on the steel sheet by high-pressure water descaling after hot rolling, maintaining a chemical composition of C: 0.02% to 0.08%, Si: 2.0% to 5.0%, and adjusting the hot rolling and annealing temperatures to achieve a uniform surface color, thereby stabilizing the magnetic flux density.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If high-pressure water descaling is performed to remove Si scales, then surface uniformity is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by performing high-pressure water descaling during the hot rolling process to remove Si scales before they can significantly affect surface uniformity. This proactive approach prevents scale-related defects from developing further, thereby improving surface uniformity while managing process complexity through timely intervention rather than requiring multiple complex treatment stages
2Reliability
If slab heating temperature is increased to 1300°C or higher to form inhibitors, then secondary recrystallization is stabilized, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by optimizing the slab heating temperature to a specific range (1150°C to 1300°C) rather than using excessively high temperatures. This controlled parameter adjustment ensures sufficient inhibitor formation for stable secondary recrystallization while minimizing energy consumption. The patent also controls the heating rate (10°C/min to 30°C/min) to achieve uniform temperature distribution, further improving energy efficiency
3Use of energy by moving object
If Si scales are present on the steel sheet surface, then radiant heat absorption varies, but surface properties become non-uniform
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the harmful effect of Si scales (which cause non-uniform radiant heat absorption and surface properties) into a beneficial process. By controlling the scaling conditions during hot rolling and then systematically removing the scales through high-pressure water descaling, the patent transforms the scale formation from a defect source into a controlled intermediate state that facilitates uniform surface treatment and improves overall surface property uniformity
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This method results in a hot-rolled steel sheet with reduced temperature non-uniformity during hot band annealing, leading to a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet with minimal variation in magnetic flux density across the product coil.
Implementation Method 1
controlling the scale thickness on the steel sheet by high-pressure water descaling after hot rolling
Implementation Method 2
the amount of heat obtained, for example, from radiant heat varies because of the Si scales on the steel sheet surface during hot band annealing
Implementation Method 3
the amount of heat obtained, for example, from radiant heat varies because of the Si scales on the steel sheet surface during hot band annealing, which may cause changes in the surface properties of the hot-rolled sheet
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AI summary
With a hot-rolled steel sheet for electrical steel sheet production having a scale layer on the surface, where the surface of the steel sheet has a lightness L* as defined in JIS Z 8781-4: 2013 satisfying 30≤L*≤50, and chromaticities a* and b* as defined in JIS Z 8781-4: 2013 satisfying −1≤a*≤2 and −5≤b*≤3 respectively, and with one end portion in the longitudinal direction of a coil as a reference, a color difference ΔEab* as defined in JIS Z 8781-4: 2013 at the central portion and at the opposite end portion satisfies ΔEab*≤8, it is possible to obtain a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet where the variation of properties in a product coil is small.
