Effects of mold configuration parameters

such as cover plate

slit numbers

slit width and slit length

on distribution of magnetic flux intensity and shape of meniscus in electromagnetic soft contact continuous casting mold for slit round billets were described.It is found that distribution of magnetic flux intensity and height of meniscus in the mold are independent of the presence or absence of cover plate.However

with increasing in slit numbers

the magnetic flux intensity and height of meniscus in the mold can be increased

where increasing in slit numbers from 24 to 32

peak value of magnetic flux intensity and height of meniscus are increased by 32% and by 110%

respectively.Meanwhile

with increasing in slit width from 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm

the magnetic flux intensity is increased by 15% with the increase of height of meniscus.In addition

with increasing in slit length from 100 mm to 130 mm

the peak value of magnetic flux intensity and height of meniscus are increased by 28% and by 155%

respectively.