Study on the Pouring Characteristics of Ladles with Non-Cylindrical Inner Surfaces Based on the Gauss Divergence Theorem
Open Access
- 11 June 2026
- journal article
- research article
- Published by MDPI AG in Applied Sciences
- Vol. 16 (12) , 5916
Abstract
Intermittent tilting pouring is widely utilized in metal casting due to its operational simplicity and cost-effectiveness. However, this method faces challenges such as difficult manual tuning and inconsistency in achieving constant flow rates. Targeting pouring equipment at a high-purity metal smelting company, this study proposes a closed-surface flux calculation method based on the Gauss divergence theorem to determine molten metal volume at any given instant. A mathematical model for pouring processes involving ladles with non-cylindrical inner surfaces is established. Based on this model, pouring characteristics are analyzed. Through piecewise fitting, angular velocity functions for constant flow rate pouring are derived, which provides theoretical guidance for practical industrial operations.Keywords
Funding Information
- Zhengzhou Jinquan Mining Equipment Co., Ltd. (20240384A)
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