A partial SEN capable of having flow diverter parts installed therein, and
a method of using the SEN in a continuous casting system are disclosed.
The partial SEN includes a hollow distribution zone at a bottom portion
of the SEN which is designed to allow the installation of at least two
different types of flow diverter parts, one type of flow diverter parts
for a first type of caster mold, and a second type of flow diverter parts
for a second type of caster mold. The design of the flow diverter parts
and the resulting angles achieved when the flow diverter parts are
installed in the partial SEN are matched to a caster mold such that the
flow characteristics of molten steel exiting the SEN into the caster mold
during continuous casting operation are of a desired and optimal nature
to prevent various types of casting defects.