Numerical simulation of Bridgman solidification of binary alloys
- Submitting institution
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University of Ulster
- Unit of assessment
- 12 - Engineering
- Output identifier
- 76439381
- Type
- D - Journal article
- DOI
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10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2016.08.030
- Title of journal
- International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
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- First page
- 199
- Volume
- 104
- Issue
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- ISSN
- 0017-9310
- Open access status
- Compliant
- Month of publication
- August
- Year of publication
- 2016
- URL
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- Supplementary information
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- Output has been delayed by COVID-19
- No
- COVID-19 affected output statement
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- Forensic science
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- Criminology
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- Interdisciplinary
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- Number of additional authors
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2
- Research group(s)
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E - Advanced Manufacturing
- Proposed double-weighted
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- Reserve for an output with double weighting
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- Additional information
- The Bridgman process has been widely used over 100 years to solidify and grow crystals under controlled conditions. A new numerical model of the Bridgman furnace was developed for solidification in metal alloys. This modelling approach provides new insights into the terms of the equations used to describe the process. Specifically, it discusses the advection of latent heat in alloys with a mushy zone – a term overlooked in previous Bridgman models. Significant consequences of ignoring this term are discussed. This work has led to further model and experimental development. Impact is expected in directional and continuous casting of alloys.
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- Non-English
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