Push-Heat Unit for Continuous Casting and Rolling
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing continuous casting and rolling processes face inefficiencies due to elongated layouts that increase temperature loss and risk of equipment damage from bent steel sheets, as heaters and removers are typically located at different positions, leading to longer paths and potential collisions.
Innovation Solution
A continuous casting and rolling apparatus with a push-heat unit that integrates a heater and remover on the same side of the steel sheet, allowing for simultaneous heating and removal operations at the same position, reducing the layout length and minimizing heat loss and equipment interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If heaters and removers are located at different positions on the transport path, then both heating and removal operations can be performed, but the layout becomes elongated and temperature loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heater and remover are integrated into a single combined unit located at the same position on the transport path. This merging of previously separate components allows both heating and removal operations to be performed at one location, thereby shortening the overall layout and reducing temperature loss while maintaining operational functionality.
2Loss of energy
If the layout is shortened to reduce temperature loss, then energy efficiency improves, but there is insufficient space for both heater and remover operations
Solution Approach 1:
The heater and remover are merged into a single integrated unit that occupies a compact space on the transport path. This combination allows the layout to be shortened and temperature loss reduced, while the integrated design ensures both heating and removal operations can still be performed within the reduced space.
3Loss of energy
If heater and remover are at the same position, then layout length is reduced and temperature loss minimized, but risk of steel sheet collision with equipment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heater and remover are designed as movable components that can dynamically adjust their positions relative to the steel sheet. This dynamic capability allows the equipment to adapt to variations in steel sheet trajectory, reducing the risk of collision while maintaining the compact integrated layout that minimizes temperature loss.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the transport path is elongated to accommodate separate heater and remover locations, then operational flexibility is maintained, but productivity decreases due to increased temperature loss
Solution Approach 1:
The heater and remover are merged into a single integrated unit that performs both functions at one location. This merging shortens the transport path and reduces temperature loss, thereby improving rolling efficiency and productivity, while the integrated design maintains operational flexibility by consolidating functions in a compact configuration.
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 configuration reduces energy consumption, minimizes heat loss, and prevents steel sheet deviations that could collide with equipment, enhancing the efficiency and safety of the rolling process by maintaining a consistent temperature and reducing the overall layout length.
Implementation Method 1
a heater 310' for heating or heat-insulating the steel sheet 2'
Data Source
AI summary
A continuous casting and rolling apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a continuous casting apparatus for producing a steel sheet; a roller, linked to the continuous casting apparatus, for receiving the steel sheet; and a push heat unit, connected to the continuous casting apparatus and/or the roller, for selectively carrying outing heating work or removal work with respect to a portion of the steel sheet. Also, a continuous casting and rolling method according to another embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a continuous casting step for producing a steel sheet; and a selective performance step for selectively carrying out heating work or removal work with respect to a portion of the steel sheet.