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What is the primary purpose of controlling the flow of metal into the mould through the nozzle?
What is the primary purpose of controlling the flow of metal into the mould through the nozzle?
- To prevent sticker formation
- To prevent chocking of the nozzle
- To ensure center pouring in the mould (correct)
- To regulate teeming temperature
What is the consequence of low teeming temperature in ingot casting?
What is the consequence of low teeming temperature in ingot casting?
- Chocking of the nozzle (correct)
- Enhanced surface finish
- Sticker formation
- Improved yield
What is the primary advantage of continuous casting over ingot casting?
What is the primary advantage of continuous casting over ingot casting?
- Enhanced yield (correct)
- Improved surface finish
- Increased production rate
- Reduced energy consumption
What is the purpose of the slide gate system in ingot casting?
What is the purpose of the slide gate system in ingot casting?
What is the primary reason for preparing the moulds again after stripping off the ingots?
What is the primary reason for preparing the moulds again after stripping off the ingots?
What is the primary purpose of using lime in the converter?
What is the primary purpose of using lime in the converter?
What is the primary safety hazard associated with vacuum degassing systems?
What is the primary safety hazard associated with vacuum degassing systems?
What is the purpose of argon purging in a ladle furnace?
What is the purpose of argon purging in a ladle furnace?
What type of bricks are converter vessels usually lined with?
What type of bricks are converter vessels usually lined with?
What gas is used for slag splashing in the converter?
What gas is used for slag splashing in the converter?
What is the primary reason for ensuring the converter is free from liquid slag before charging?
What is the primary reason for ensuring the converter is free from liquid slag before charging?
What is the purpose of slag arrestors in the BOF process?
What is the purpose of slag arrestors in the BOF process?
What is a critical aspect of quality control in the BOF process?
What is a critical aspect of quality control in the BOF process?
What is a potential hazard associated with water leakage in the lance or hood during the blowing process?
What is a potential hazard associated with water leakage in the lance or hood during the blowing process?
Why is personal protective equipment (PPE) essential for workers in the steel melting shop?
Why is personal protective equipment (PPE) essential for workers in the steel melting shop?
What is the primary purpose of the deslagging process after blow finish in the converter?
What is the primary purpose of the deslagging process after blow finish in the converter?
What is the primary use of the slag generated during the steel making operation?
What is the primary use of the slag generated during the steel making operation?
What is the primary purpose of the argon stirring process in Secondary Steel Making?
What is the primary purpose of the argon stirring process in Secondary Steel Making?
What is the primary function of the ladle heating system in steel production?
What is the primary function of the ladle heating system in steel production?
What is the primary purpose of the vacuum degassing system in steel production?
What is the primary purpose of the vacuum degassing system in steel production?
What is the primary purpose of the shroud fixed at the bottom of the ladle collector nozzle?
What is the primary purpose of the shroud fixed at the bottom of the ladle collector nozzle?
What is the function of the chillers placed on the DUMMY BAR head?
What is the function of the chillers placed on the DUMMY BAR head?
What is the significance of monitoring the difference between the MOULD COOLING WATER Outlet Temperature and Inlet Temperature?
What is the significance of monitoring the difference between the MOULD COOLING WATER Outlet Temperature and Inlet Temperature?
What is the purpose of spraying casting powder at a certain mould level?
What is the purpose of spraying casting powder at a certain mould level?
What is the role of the turret arm in the casting process?
What is the role of the turret arm in the casting process?
What is the primary reason for solidification at SEN, which restricts the steel flow during casting?
What is the primary reason for solidification at SEN, which restricts the steel flow during casting?
Which of the following is NOT a type of defect that can occur during casting?
Which of the following is NOT a type of defect that can occur during casting?
What is the primary method of cutting the product into ordered lengths after straightening?
What is the primary method of cutting the product into ordered lengths after straightening?
What is the primary consequence of Chocking during casting?
What is the primary consequence of Chocking during casting?
What is the primary purpose of mould cooling temperature control during casting?
What is the primary purpose of mould cooling temperature control during casting?
What is the primary function of scrap in the BOF process?
What is the primary function of scrap in the BOF process?
What is the name of the vessel lined with basic refractory in which the reaction takes place?
What is the name of the vessel lined with basic refractory in which the reaction takes place?
What is the approximate tap-to-tap time in the BOF process?
What is the approximate tap-to-tap time in the BOF process?
What is the primary function of oxygen in the BOF process?
What is the primary function of oxygen in the BOF process?
Why is the BOF process called 'basic'?
Why is the BOF process called 'basic'?
What is the primary advantage of the BOF process over other steel purification processes?
What is the primary advantage of the BOF process over other steel purification processes?
What is the primary function of the converter in the BOF process?
What is the primary function of the converter in the BOF process?
What is the approximate percentage of carbon in the hot metal used in the BOF process?
What is the approximate percentage of carbon in the hot metal used in the BOF process?
What is the primary function of the lance in the BOF process?
What is the primary function of the lance in the BOF process?
What is the significance of the name 'LD' in the BOF process?
What is the significance of the name 'LD' in the BOF process?
