Bond graph modelling of temperature distribution in a steel plate during multi-stand rolling

In a multi-stand rolling process, the final thickness of the strip is achieved through plastic deformation of the original stock by a series of counter-rotating rollers. In this work, a bond graph model for four stand rolling process has been developed for predicting temperature distribution. The model can predict temperature on the surface of the plate as well as inside the material. Extensive simulation studies have been performed for various parametric conditions.