Software package “Crystallization of Steel in Ingot Mould” is intended for simulation of large-tonnage ingots crystallization processes. The package can run under Windows XP operating system and higher. Its working algorithm is based on a physicochemical theory of quasi-equilibrium two-phase zone that allows consideration of the compositional inhomogeneity of a solid phase and of the increase in the carbon and other impurities content in the liquid part of crystallization zone. Shrinkage processes including cavity formation, chemical processes, heat exchange, segregation, external impacts and the initial and boundary conditions having an effect upon crystallization are taken into account as well.

      DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

      The software has a graphic interface and makes it possible:

• to calculate the temperature felds of ingot and mould;

• to take account of the ingot-mould gap influence;and

• to predict the formation of phases depending on the ingot (mould) shape.

Application of the bundled software increases the product yield, improves the properties and as-cast structure, and saves the power and material resources used for casting and solidifcation of alloys.