Inverse problem-coupled heat transfer model for steel continuous casting

An integrated approach was proposed for determining the heat transfer coefficient, which combined inverse heat transfer calculation model with temperature measurement and pin-shooting experiment. Based on the roller-layout and spray nozzle distribution, the IHTP (inverse heat transfer problem) model was developed to calculate the secondary cooling heat transfer by means of non-linear estimate method. The method transformed the inverse problem of parameter identification into solution of optimization problem using evolutionary algorithm. With the help of temperature measurement and pin-shooting experiment, the whole procedure of the model solution for identification and application in continuous casting process was given. Simulation and experiment results in plant trial confirmed the efficiency of the method used.