Melt flow and its effect on interface curvature in a horizontal unidirectional solidification system

  • T. M. Guo
  • , H. Li
  • , M. J. Braun
  • , G. X. Wang

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Abstract

This paper presents an experimental and numerical study of melt flow near the solid-liquid interface and its effect on the interface curvature in a horizontal unidirectional solidification system with succinonitrile. Melt flow is introduced by increasing the ampoule channel thickness. Visualization techniques are employed to observe the flow field and the solid-liquid interface curvature. A numerical model is also developed to simulate the heat transfer, melt flow and phase change in the system. Quantitative information on the flow and temperature fields is generated. A good agreement is achieved between the experimental observations and model predictions. The results could be used for the study of the effect of the melt flow on interface morphology during solidification.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMultiphase Phenomena and CFD Modeling and Simulation in Materials Processes
EditorsL. Nastac, B.Q. Li
Pages219-225
Number of pages7
StatePublished - 2004
EventMultiphase Phenomena and CFD Modeling and Simulationin Materilas Processes - Charlotte, NC., United States
Duration: 14 Mar 200418 Mar 2004

Publication series

NameMultiphase Phenomena and CFD Modeling and Simulationin Materials Processes

Conference

ConferenceMultiphase Phenomena and CFD Modeling and Simulationin Materilas Processes
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCharlotte, NC.
Period14/03/0418/03/04

Keywords

  • CFD
  • Directional Solidification
  • Interface Shape
  • Melt Flow

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