Laurentiu Nastac - Böcker

The aim of Modeling and Simulation of Microstructure Evolution in Solidifying Alloys is to describe in a clear mathematical language the physics of the solidification structure evolution of cast alloys. The concepts and methodologies presented here for the net-shaped casting and the ingot remelt processes can be applied, with some modifications, to model other solidification processes such as welding and deposition processes. Modeling and simulation of solidification structure evolution requires complex multi-scale computational techniques, from computational fluid dynamics macroscopic modeling, through mesoscopic to microscopic modeling, as well as strategies to link various length-scales that emerge in modeling of microstructural evolution. Another aim of the book is to provide simulation examples of the solidification structure modeling in some crucial commercial casting technologies as well as to provide practical techniques for controlling the structure formation during the solidification processes. The simulation codes (PC versions) for 2D (includes fluid flow computations) and 3D mesoscale dendrite growth models (for 2D and 3D simple casting geometries) written in Visual For

This collection encompasses the following four areas: (1) Solidification processing: theoretical and experimental investigations of solidification processes including castings solidification, directional solidification of alloys, electromagnetic stirring, ultrasonic cavitation, mechanical vibration, active cooling and heating, powder bed-electron beam melting additive manufacturing, etc. for processing of metals, polymers and composite materials;(2) Microstructure Evolution: theoretical and experimental studies related to microstructure evolution of materials including prediction of solidification-related defects and particle pushing/engulfment aspects;(3) Novel Casting and Molding Processes: modeling and experimental aspects including high pressure die casting, permanent casting, centrifugal casting, low pressure casting, 3D silica sand mold printing, etc.; and(4) Cast Iron: all aspects related to cast iron characterization, computational and analytical modeling, and processing.

This collection presents contributions on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling and simulation of engineering processes from researchers and engineers involved in the modeling of multiscale and multiphase phenomena in material processing systems.  The following processes are covered: Additive Manufacturing (Selective Laser Melting and Laser Powder Bed Fusion); Ironmaking and Steelmaking (Ladle Metallurgical Furnace, EAF, Continuous Casting, Blown Converter, Reheating Furnace, Rotary Hearth Furnace); Degassing; High Pressure Gas Atomization of Liquid Metals; Electroslag Remelting; Electrokinetic Deposition; Friction Stir Welding; Quenching; High Pressure Die Casting; Core Injection Molding; Evaporation of Metals; Investment Casting; Electromagnetic Levitation; Ingot Casting; Casting and Solidification with External Field (electromagnetic stirring and ultrasonic cavitation) Interaction and Microstructure Evolution The collection alsocovers applications of CFD to engineering processes, and demonstrates how CFD can help scientists and engineers to better understand the fundamentals of engineering processes.