Uniformity evaluation and optimization of fluid flow characteristics in a seven-strand tundish

The effect of flow control devices（FCDs） on the uniformity of flow characteristics in a seven-strand symmetrical trapezoidal tundish was studied using both an experimental 1：2.5 hydraulic model and a numerical simulation of a 1：1 geometric model.The variation coefficient（CV） was defined to evaluate the flow uniformity of the seven-strand tundish.An optimized FCD configuration was proposed on the basis of the evaluation of experimental results.It is concluded that a turbulence inhibitor（TI） and U-type dam are essential to improve the uniformity of fluid flow in the seven-strand tundish.In addition,the configuration of inclination T-type dams with a height of 200 mm between the second and third strands and with a height of 300 mm between the third and fourth strands can minimize the proportion of dead zone.After optimizing the configuration of FCDs,the variation coefficient reduces below 20%of the mean value,and the average proportion of dead zone is just 14.6%;in addition,the temperature fluctuation between the strands could be controlled within 0.6 K.In summary,the uniformity of flow and temperature in the seven-strand tundish is greatly improved.

Optimal Dispatch in Power Systems with Intermittent Power Sources

With the increasing integration of intermittent power sources (IPSs) into the power system, the uncertainty of IPSs requires solution and current dispatch system needs improvement. This paper aims to generate the optimal dispatch plan for day-ahead scheduling and real-time dispatch using the proposed model of characteristic optimal power flow (COPF). The integral time period represented by the median load point and the heavy and light load point with simplicity and accuracy. Simulation case studies on a 30-bus system are presented, which shows that COPF is an effective model to generate the optimal dispatch plan for power systems with high penetration of IPSs.