Simulation of HDIs behaviors in the plasma arc cold hearth melting process

Xia Xu, Hong Chao Kou, Zhao Yang, Jin Shan Li

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Abstract

A 3D finite element model was established using the software ANSYS to simulate the inclusions trajectories and residence time in refining TiAl alloys during PAM process. The results show that tungsten, molybdenum and niobium inclusions can be removed by the mushy region entrapment, and all of these particles which diameter is larger than 40μm are captured in the pool bottom. The residence time of inclusion depends on the particle density and size. The bigger the inclusion density or the lager the inclusion diameter, the shorter the residence will be. Moreover, the inclusions trajectories and residence time are influenced by the hydrodynamics of the melt. The buoyancy force and the drag force provided by melt drive the inclusion particles moving in the pool.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Materials and Engineering Materials III
PublisherTrans Tech Publications
Pages672-678
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9783038350255
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event2013 3rd International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials 2013, CAMEM 2013 - , Singapore
Duration: 14 Dec 201315 Dec 2013

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume893
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference2013 3rd International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials 2013, CAMEM 2013
Country/TerritorySingapore
Period14/12/1315/12/13

Keywords

  • High density inclusions
  • Residence time
  • Trajectory

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