METHOD FOR DETECTING AND CONTROLLING THE LEVEL OF LIQUID METAL IN AN INGOT MOLD

摘要

The invention relates to a method and a device for detecting and controlling the level of molten metal located in an ingot mold, especially for a continuous casting installation for steel. Said molten metal can be delivered from a feed vessel comprising a closeable bottom opening to the ingot mold via an immersion tube. The level of the liquid metal is detected and controlled using a measuring element which can be inserted into the free space of the ingot mold in a vertically displaceable manner. The level measuring element (42) is connected via a first signal line (31) to a computer (41) which is connected via a first control line (51) to a first actuator (61) on which an extension arm (71) is fastened. The level measuring element (42) is attached to the top end of said extension arm. A position sensor (43) is provided on the extension arm (71) and is connected via a second signal line (32) to the computer (41) which is connected via a second control line (52) to a second actuator (62) that is linked to an obturator (81) for closing the bottom opening (12) of the feed vessel (11).