ON ONE ALGORITHM OF MODELLING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL STEADY METAL FLOW PROCESSES

1993 ◽  
pp. 1047-1052 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.V. Trusov ◽  
V.Y. Stolbov
Keyword(s):  
Metal Flow ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Flow Processes

A Liquid Metal Flow Between Two Coaxial Cylinders System

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-86
Author(s):  
Abdelkrim Merah ◽  
Ridha Kelaiaia ◽  
Faiza Mokhtari
Keyword(s):  
Couette Flow ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Liquid Sodium ◽  
Taylor Vortex ◽  
Turbulent Regime ◽  
Coaxial Cylinders ◽  
Concentric Cylinders ◽  
Ideal Tool ◽  
The Stability

Abstract The Taylor-Couette flow between two rotating coaxial cylinders remains an ideal tool for understanding the mechanism of the transition from laminar to turbulent regime in rotating flow for the scientific community. We present for different Taylor numbers a set of three-dimensional numerical investigations of the stability and transition from Couette flow to Taylor vortex regime of a viscous incompressible fluid (liquid sodium) between two concentric cylinders with the inner one rotating and the outer one at rest. We seek the onset of the first instability and we compare the obtained results for different velocity rates. We calculate the corresponding Taylor number in order to show its effect on flow patterns and pressure field.

Three-Dimensional Analysis of Closed-Die Forging Processes: Part 1: Formulation

1989 ◽  
Vol 203 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
C F Lugora ◽  
A N Bramley
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Total Rate ◽  
Die Forging ◽  
Closed Die Forging ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Optimum Velocity ◽  
Forging Load

In this series of papers, a theoretical model based on the upper bound elemental technique is presented for prediction of forging load and metal flow in three-dimensional closed-die forging processes. Three basic elements are introduced in order to partition a forging into simple elementary regions. An optimum velocity distribution within the forging is obtained by minimizing the total rate of energy dissipation using a simplex optimizing procedure. Applications of the proposed model are discussed in Part 2.

Numerical Simulation of Three-Dimensional Molten Pool Temperature Field and Flow Field for Laser Melt Injection Based on Fluent

2012 ◽  
Vol 538-541 ◽  
pp. 1837-1842 ◽  
Author(s):  
Long Zhi Zhao ◽  
Zi Wang ◽  
Xin Yan Jiang ◽  
Jian Zhang ◽  
Ming Juan Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Field ◽  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Molten Pool ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Transient Temperature ◽  
Transient Temperature Field ◽  
Liquid Metal Flow ◽  
Fluent Software ◽  
Thermo Physical Properties

According to the characteristics of laser melt injection, a numerical model for a simplified 3D transient temperature field in molten pool was established using FLUENT software in this paper. In the model, many factors were considered such as liquid metal turbulence, latent heat of phase transformation and material thermo physical properties depending on temperature. The results show that the model can be developed well by FLUENT software. And the results also show that the driving force of the liquid metal flow mechanism.

Numerical Simulation on the Liquid Metal Flow of the Acceleration Phase in the Shot Sleeve of Cold Chamber Die Casting Process

2007 ◽  
Vol 561-565 ◽  
pp. 1801-1804
Author(s):  
Jie Yang ◽  
Lang Yuan ◽  
Shou Mei Xiong ◽  
Bai Cheng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Shot Sleeve ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Acceleration Phase ◽  
Fill Ratio

Slow shot velocity and its acceleration phase in the shot sleeve have great influence on the flow pattern of the liquid metal in the shot sleeve. In this paper, a three-dimensional model based on the SOLA-VOF algorithm was developed and used to simulate the flow of melt in the shot sleeve. The mathematical model was verified by water analog experiments with constant plunger velocities. Based on numerical simulation results, the influences of the plunger acceleration on the wave profile of the liquid metal in the shot sleeve under different fill ratios and sleeve diameters were investigated. The results indicated that in order to avoid air entrapment in the shot sleeve, the optimal acceleration value to the critical slow shot velocity increases with the increase of the fill ratio, and the range of suitable acceleration becomes wider as well. With the same fill ratio, the value of suitable acceleration rises as the plunger diameter increases.

Elastic-Plastic Finite Element Simulation of Bulge Forming Process Using a Variable Cross-Section Solid Bulging Mold

2011 ◽  
Vol 189-193 ◽  
pp. 4405-4408
Author(s):  
Ke Wang ◽  
Zhe Ying Wang ◽  
Xing Wei Sun
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Variable Cross Section ◽  
Flow Mode ◽  
Variable Cross ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Screw Rotor

Bulge forming is a novel process aimed at common products including T-branches, cross branches and angle branches. But bulging forming has not applied for two-head abnormity-shaped hollow screw rotor reported in literature. Simulation of the bulging forming of two-head abnormity-shaped hollow screw rotor has not been reported. This paper presents a simulation of the bulge forming process of two-head abnormity-shaped hollow screw rotor using a variable cross-section solid bulging mold. Some conditions including the effect of friction, boundary conditions, contact conditions and the space motion, etc are presented. The mathematical model of three-dimensional finite element analysis has been established. The distribution of generalized plastic strain and general metal flow mode in cross section of two abnormity-shaped hollow screw rotor has been analyzed. It is an effective method for the analysis of other defects and the optimization of process parameters further.

Liquid-metal flow in a system of electrically coupled U-bends in a strong uniform magnetic field

1995 ◽  
Vol 299 ◽  
pp. 73-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergei Molokov ◽  
Robert Stieglitz
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Uniform Magnetic Field ◽  
Flow Direction ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Recirculatory Flow ◽  
The Magnetic Field ◽  
Very High

Liquid-metal magnetohydrodynamic flow in a system of electrically coupled U-bends in a strong uniform magnetic field is studied. The ducts composing the bends are electrically conducting and have rectangular cross-sections. It has been anticipated that very strong global electric currents are induced in the system, which modify the flow pattern and produce a very high pressure drop compared to the flow in a single U-bend. A detailed asymptotic analysis of flow for high values of the Harmann number (in fusion blanket applications of the order of 103−104) shows that circulation of global currents results in several types of peculiar flow patterns. In ducts parallel to the magnetic field a combination of helical and recirculatory flow types may be present and vary from one bend to another. The magnitude of the recirculatory motion may become very high depending on the flow-rate distribution between the bends in the system. The recirculatory flow may account for about 50% of the flow in all bends. In addition there are equal and opposite jets at the walls parallel to the magnetic field, which are common to any two bends. The pressure drop due to three-dimensional effects linearly increases with the number of bends in a system and may significantly affect the total pressure drop. To suppress this and some other unwelcome tendencies either the ducts perpendicular to the magnetic field should be electrically separated, or the flow direction in the neighbouring ducts should be made opposite, so that leakage currents cancel each other.

3-D Finite Element Simulation of the Vertical-Horizontal Rolling Process

2010 ◽  
Vol 145 ◽  
pp. 187-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Hua Ruan ◽  
Li Wen Zhang ◽  
Chong Xiang Yue ◽  
Sen Dong Gu ◽  
Wen Bin He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Deformation Behavior ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Rolling Process ◽  
Shape Evolution ◽  
Rigid Plastic ◽  
Coupling Analysis ◽  
Mechanical Coupling ◽  
Element Simulation

In order to investigate the deformation behavior of a plate during a vertical-horizontal rolling process, a thermo-mechanical coupling analysis is carried out by three-dimensional (3-D) rigid-plastic FEM to simulate the process. The metal flow and the shape evolution of the plate are focused during this investigation. The thickness and the width of the plate agree well with the measured values.

Topological analysis of separation phenomena in liquid metal flow in sudden expansions. Part 1. Hydrodynamic flow

2011 ◽  
Vol 674 ◽  
pp. 120-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. MISTRANGELO
Keyword(s):  
Scaling Laws ◽  
Topological Analysis ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Homogeneous Magnetic Field ◽  
Sudden Expansion ◽  
Reattachment Length ◽  
Flow Topology ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Liquid Metal Flow

Numerical simulations are performed to study three-dimensional hydrodynamic flows in a sudden expansion of rectangular ducts. Separation phenomena are investigated through the analysis of flow topology and streamline patterns. Scaling laws describing the evolution of the reattachment length of the vortical areas that appear behind the cross-section enlargement are derived. The results discussed in this paper are required as a starting point to investigate the effects of an applied homogeneous magnetic field on separation phenomena in a geometry with a sudden expansion.

Numerical Simulation of Steady Liquid-Metal Flow in the Presence of a Static Magnetic Field

2004 ◽  
Vol 71 (6) ◽  
pp. 786-795 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amnon J. Meir ◽  
Paul G. Schmidt ◽  
Sayavur I. Bakhtiyarov ◽  
Ruel A. Overfelt
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Computational Simulation ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Dissipative Heat ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Liquid Metal Flow

We describe a novel approach to the mathematical modeling and computational simulation of fully three-dimensional, electromagnetically and thermally driven, steady liquid-metal flow. The phenomenon is governed by the Navier-Stokes equations, Maxwell’s equations, Ohm’s law, and the heat equation, all nonlinearly coupled via Lorentz and electromotive forces, buoyancy forces, and convective and dissipative heat transfer. Employing the electric current density rather than the magnetic field as the primary electromagnetic variable, it is possible to avoid artificial or highly idealized boundary conditions for electric and magnetic fields and to account exactly for the electromagnetic interaction of the fluid with the surrounding media. A finite element method based on this approach was used to simulate the flow of a metallic melt in a cylindrical container, rotating steadily in a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to the cylinder axis. Velocity, pressure, current, and potential distributions were computed and compared to theoretical predictions.

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