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Thermo-fluid modeling of direct chill casting of metal alloys using an inverse finite element method
(Publ by Computational Mechanics Inc, 1992)
Direct chill (DC) casting is used extensively in the production of wrought nonferrous metals and alloys, particularly in the aluminum industry. For alloys, a semi-solid region known as the “mushy zone” and defined by the ...
Two-phase model for processing materials in semisolid state
(Affiliation: Worcester Polytechnic Inst, Worcester, United StatesCorrespondence Address: Alexandrou, Andreas N.Worcester Polytechnic Inst, Worcester, United States, 1998)
The importance of processing of metal and metal matrix composites in semisolid state is increasing quite rapidly due to the distinct advantages it offers over similar methods of near-net-shape making. In this investigation ...
A two-phase fluid model of crystal settling under variable gravity
(American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA, 1999)
A two-phase fluid model of crystal particle motion in a liquid is presented. The model includes a liquid and a solid phase as continua and forces due to pressure, viscous stresses, variable gravity and fluid drag. The model ...
Thixotropy of semisolid metals
(Materials Research Society, 2000)
Understanding the time-dependent flow behavior of metal alloys in semisolid state is essential for the further development of the process. In the present investigation, the thixotropic behavior of semisolid slurries is ...
Inverse finite element method for directly formulated free and moving boundary problems
(Publ by Computational Mechanics Publ, 1991)
In free boundary problems a priori unknown geometric parameters need to be evaluated simultaneously with the primary field unknowns. These problems are highly nonlinear and difficult to handle computationally. Here an ...
Transient flow characteristics and properties of semi-solid aluminum alloy A356
(Affiliation: Advance Casting Research Center, Metal Processing Institute, WPI, Worcester, MA 01609, United StatesAffiliation: Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Cyprus, P.O. Box 20537, 1678 Nicosia, CyprusCorrespondence Address: Tonmukayakul, N.Advance Casting Research Center, Metal Processing Institute, WPI, Worcester, MA 01609, United States, 2004)
Development of numerical models to simulate flow characteristics of semi-solid metals in the die cavity requires a good understanding of the transient and equilibrium flow properties of semi-solids and knowledge of the ...
Time-dependent rheology of semisolid metal suspensions
(Affiliation: Metals Processing Inst, Worcester, United StatesCorrespondence Address: Burgos, Gilmer R.Metals Processing Inst, Worcester, United States, 1999)
Understanding the time-dependent flow behavior of semisolid materials (SSM) is essential for the simulation of semisolid processes. During processing, the structure of the material changes with the processing history due ...
3-D flow of Herschel-Bulkley fluids
(ASME, 1998)
The flow of Herschel-Bulkley fluids through a sudden 3-D square with expansion height ratio of 2:1 is studied numerically by solving the mass and momentum conservation equations along with a continuous constitutive relation. ...
Numerical simulation of die filling in semisolid metal processing
(Affiliation: WPI, Worcester, United StatesCorrespondence Address: Bardinet, FrancoisWPI, Worcester, United States, 1997)
Semisolid Metal Processing offers distinct advantages over other near-net-shape technologies, such as a more homogeneous microstructure, less porosity and thus excellent mechanical properties. A perfect control of die ...
Effects of periodic gravity modulation in microgravity convection systems
(Publ by ASME, 1993)
Natural convection in an enclosure that is subjected to periodic excitations is investigated using a classical mixed Galerkin finite element method. The modulation is incorporated in the momentum equations, through a ...