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The numerical modelling of multi-physics phenomena: The shape casting process

The numerical modelling of multi-physics phenomena: The shape casting process

Chow, P., Bailey, C. ORCID: 0000-0002-9438-3879, Cross, M. and Pericleous, K.A. ORCID: 0000-0002-7426-9999 (1996) The numerical modelling of multi-physics phenomena: The shape casting process. ZAMM - Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics / Zeitschrift für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik, 76 (S4). pp. 101-104. ISSN 0044-2267 (Print), 1521-4001 (Online) (doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/zamm.19960761408)

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Abstract

In this paper a computer simulation tool capable of modelling multi-physics processes in complex geometry has been developed and applied to the casting process. The quest for high-quality complex casting components demanded by the aerospace and automobile industries, requires more precise numerical modelling techniques and one that need to be generic and modular in its approach to modelling multi-processes problems. For such a computer model to be successful in shape casting, the complete casting process needs to be addressed, the major events being:-• Filling of hot liquid metal into a cavity mould • Solidification and latent heat evolution of liquid metal • Convection currents generated in liquid metal by thermal gradients • Deformation of cast and stress development in solidified metal • Macroscopic porosity formation The above phenomena combines the analysis of fluid flow, heat transfer, change of phase and thermal stress development. None of these events can be treated in isolation as they inexorably interact with each other in a complex way. Also conditions such as design of running system, location of feeders and chills, moulding materials and types of boundary conditions can all affect on the final cast quality and must be appropriately represented in the model.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: [1] First published in print: 1996. [2] Article first published online: 22 November 2006. [3] This article appears in ZAMMM, Issue Supplement S4, Supplement: ICIAM/GAMM 95 Applied Sciences, especially Mechanics Minisymposia Contributions, held from 3-7 July 1995 in Hamburg, Germany.
Uncontrolled Keywords: numerical modelling, casting process
Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software
Q Science > QC Physics
Pre-2014 Departments: School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences > Centre for Numerical Modelling & Process Analysis
School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences > Centre for Numerical Modelling & Process Analysis > Computational Mechanics & Reliability Group
School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences > Centre for Numerical Modelling & Process Analysis > Computational Science & Engineering Group
School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences > Department of Computer Systems Technology
School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences > Department of Mathematical Sciences
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URI: http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/168

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