Bailey, C. ORCID: 0000-0002-9438-3879 , Bounds, S., Cross, M., Moran, G., Pericleous, K. ORCID: 0000-0002-7426-9999 and Taylor, G. A. (1999) Modelling interacting phenomena during the solidification of metals in the casting process. In: Fluid Flow Phenomena in Metals Processing, February 28 - March 4 1999, San Diego, CA, USA.

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Abstract

A variety of interacting complex phenomena takes place during the casting of metallic components. Here molten metal is poured into a mould cavity where it flows, cools, solidifies and then deforms in its solid state. As the metal cools, thermal gradients will promote thermal convection which will redistribute the heat around the component (usually from feeders or risers) towards the solidification front and mushy zone. Also, as the evolving solid regions of the cast component deform they will form gap at the cast-mould interface. This gap may change the rate of solidification in certain parts the casting, hence affecting the manner in which the cast component solidifies. Interaction between a cast component and its surrounding mould will also govern stress magnitudes in both the cast and mould -these may lead to defects such as cracks. This paper presents a multiphysics modelling approach to this complex process. Emphasis will be placed on the interacting phenomena taking place during the process and the modelling strategy used. Comparisons with plant data are also be given.

Item Type:	Conference or Conference Paper (Paper)
Pre-2014 Departments:	School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
Last Modified:	13 Mar 2019 11:29
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/164

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