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Semisolid structure simulation in controlled nucleation process

  • H. Wang
  • , X. D. Yao
  • University of Southern Queensland

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Abstract

Computer simulation of semisolid structure formation is of significance in both understanding the mechanisms of the formation of such structure and optimization the solidification conditions for the required structure. A modified cellular automaton (mCA) model has been developed, which is coupled with macroscopic models for heat transfer calculation and microscopic models for nucleation and grain growth. The mCA model is applied to Al-Si alloys, one of the most widely used semisolid alloys. It predicts microstructure morphology and grain size during semi-solid solidification, and determines the effects of poring temperature and mould temperature on the final microstructure. The simulated results are compared with those obtained experimentally. The resulting simulations give some insight into the mechanisms about the semisolid structure formation in Controlled Nucleation process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSemi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites - Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites, S2P 2006
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages614-617
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)3908451264, 9783908451266
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event9th International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites, S2P 2006 - Busan, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 11 Sep 200613 Sep 2006

Publication series

NameSolid State Phenomena
Volume116-117
ISSN (Print)1012-0394

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites, S2P 2006
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityBusan
Period11/09/0613/09/06

Keywords

  • Al-Si alloy
  • Microstructure modelling
  • Semisolid metal processing

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