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Table 5

Problem analyzing.

Problem Effecting parameter Solution
Air/Gas bubble Free stream
Tundish misplacement
Oversize nozzles
Higher inlet velocity
Submerged nozzle*, Jet killer*
Tool for bubble control+
Tool for bubble control+
Less nozzle plug, slot+, Jet killer*
Asymmetric flow Asymmetric nozzle plug
Nozzle misalignment
Tundish misplacement
Symmetric nozzle plug+, slot*
Tool for bubble control+, slot*
Tool for bubble control+, slot*
Meniscus disturbances Free jets
Asymmetric nozzle plug
Tundish height adjustment
Oversize nozzles
Nozzle misalignment
Submerged jets*
Symmetric nozzle plug+, slot*
Tool for bubble control+, slot*
Tool for bubble control+, slot*
Tool for bubble control+, slot*
Tool for bubble control+, slot*
Turbulence Nozzle plug (higher inlet velocity)
Tundish height adjustment (longer distance)
Oversize nozzles (higher inlet velocity)
Slot*, Symmetric nozzle plug+
Slot*, Tool for bubble control+
Slot*, Tool for bubble control+
Recirculation Nozzle plug
Tundish height adjustment
Nozzle misalignment
Jet killer*, Slot*
Tool for bubble control+, slot*
Tool for bubble control+, slot*
Dead Zone Nozzle plug
Nozzle misalignment
Slot*, avoidant to plug in the outermost nozzle
Tool for bubble control+, slot*

+ Modification for existing caster.

* On going project.

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