Simulation of special flow affecting dross formation on steel strip in galvanising bath

The zinc flow in a galvanising bath is numerically simulated for three cases, and the flow field is analysed using three-dimensional views. It is found that the flow near the zinc surface directs from the strip to the ingot side when inductors are equipped and whether ingots are melting or not, and the flow direction is opposite to that near the zinc surface for the case without inductor and ingot, which does not exist during the bath operation process. Whirlpools are found to be formed between the snout and the bath side walls, which will increase the chance of dross particles touching the strip surface. Some effective measures are proposed to stop more dross from adhering to strip. This work will lay foundation for the optimisation of the galvanising process to improve the coating quality of steel strip.