A Finite Element Analysis Simulation Model of one-Spacer Nozzle’s Flow Field of Al Roll-Casting Using Coupled Fluid-Thermal Analysis

2010 ◽  
Vol 159 ◽  
pp. 691-696
Author(s):  
Ying Zhou ◽  
Ci Jun Shuai ◽  
Pei Feng

To explore fluid-thermal analysis of the flow fields of front-box and One-spacer nozzle of aluminum roll-casting, a three-dimensional finite element simulation model has been developed to provide analyzing distribution of velocity and temperature of outlet of nozzle, by using coupled fluid-thermal FEM simulation of FLOTRAN module in ANSYS 6.0. Stricter analysis of postprocessing result was conducted by MATLAB. It was concluded that flow field of one-spacer nozzle was able to match cooling capacity of cast rollers, and one-spacer nozzle could be optimized to work in the case of speed increasing of the drawing-sheet and thickness reducing of the aluminium sheet during roll casting.

2010 ◽  
Vol 159 ◽  
pp. 697-702
Author(s):  
Ying Zhou ◽  
Ya Xi Tan

A three-dimensional coupled fluid-thermal finite element simulation model has been developed to provide analyzing distribution of velocity and temperature of nine-spacer nozzle by using FEM simulation of FLOTRAN module in ANSYS 6.0. To explore fluid-thermal analysis of the flow fields of nine-spacer nozzle of aluminum roll-casting, stricter analysis of postprocessing result was conducted by MATLAB. It was concluded that flow field of nine-spacer nozzle was able to match cooling capacity of cast rollers, but nine-spacer nozzle’s geometric flaw didn’t suit for working in the case of speed increasing of the drawing-sheet and thickness reducing of the aluminium sheet during roll casting.


2010 ◽  
Vol 129-131 ◽  
pp. 640-644
Author(s):  
Ying Zhou

A three-dimensional finite element simulation model of fluid field including front-box and droplike-shape-spacer nozzle of aluminum roll-casting has been developed to provide analyzing distribution of velocity and temperature of outlet of nozzle. The computation was performed by using coupled fluid-thermal FEM simulation of FLOTRAN module in ANSYS 6.0. The boundary conditions of the roll-casting model of fluid and thermal fields, were loaded on front-box and nozzle. Based on the data from postprocessing function of ANSYS, the strict result analysis was conducted by MATLAB. Results based on the allowable inhomogeneity of velocity and temperature of outlet show the most possible broken regions of outlet could be predicted in the case of speed increasing of the drawing-sheet and thickness reducing of the aluminium sheet. Droplike-shape-spacer nozzle in this example only applied to normal speed, and must be optimized to be appropriate in high roll cast speed.


2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 848-856 ◽  
Author(s):  
Behrokh Khoshnevis ◽  
Xiao Yuan ◽  
Behnam Zahiri ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Bin Xia

Purpose This paper aims to report on the experiments with the Contour Crafting Automated Construction process using sulfur concrete as the choice of construction material. Design/methodology/approach Several experiments have been performed at centimeter and meter scales. A finite element analysis simulation model for the behavior of sulfur concrete-based structures has been developed. Experimental results were compared with the results of simulation. Findings Sulfur concrete has numerous terrestrial applications and is potentially an ideal construction material for planetary construction. Originality/value Experimental samples of sulfur concrete were fabricated using a novel mixer/extrusion system. The mechanism was proven to be durable and stable after more than 500 h of work.


2007 ◽  
Vol 546-549 ◽  
pp. 741-744 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Zhou ◽  
Ming Hui Huang ◽  
Da Heng Mao ◽  
Tao Liang

Three-dimensional FEM simulations of fluid-thermal analysis of the fluid fields including the front-box and the 3C-style nozzle of aluminum roll-casting was performed by using FLOTRAN module of ANSYS. The advanced result analysis based on post-processing of ANSYS was conducted by MATLAB. According to the allowable inhomogeneity and its application of velocity and temperature at outlet, the most possible broken regions of aluminum sheets at outlet could be predicted in the case of speed increasing of the drawing-sheet and thickness reducing of the aluminium sheet during roll casting.


Author(s):  
Mohammed S. Mayeed ◽  
Nusrat J. Lubna ◽  
Gregory W. Auner ◽  
Golam M. Newaz ◽  
Rahul Patwa ◽  
...  

Finite element thermal analysis and comparison with experiments of microscale laser joining of biocompatible materials, polyimide (PI) and nanoscale coating of titanium (Ti) on glass (Gl), is vital for the long-term application of bio-implants and important for the applications of nanoscale solid coatings. In this study, a comprehensive three dimensional (3D) transient simulation for thermal analysis of transmission laser micro-joining of dissimilar materials has been performed by using the finite element (FE) code ABAQUS, along with a moving Gaussian laser heat source. The laser beam (wavelength of 1100 nm and diameter of 0.2 mm), moving at an optimized velocity (100 mm/min), passes through the transparent PI, gets absorbed by the absorbing Ti, and eventually melts the PI to form the bond. The laser bonded joint area is 6.5 mm long on three different Ti coating thicknesses of 400, 200 and 50 nms on Gl surface. Non-uniform mixed meshes have been used and optimized to formulate the 3D FE model and ensure very refined meshing around the bond area. During the microscale laser heating finite element modeling shows widths of PI surface experiencing temperatures above the glass transition temperature are similar to the widths of bonds observed in experiments for coating thicknesses of 400 and 200 nms of Ti on Gl. However, for the case of 50 nm coating bond width using finite element analysis cannot produce and is lower than the bond width observed experimentally.


2010 ◽  
Vol 29-32 ◽  
pp. 1481-1487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Zhou

A finite element model of fluid field of front-box and 3-spacer nozzle of aluminum roll-casting has been developed to provide a comparison of analyzing distribution of velocity and temperature of outlet of nozzle with variable velocity. The computation is performed by using coupled fluid-thermal FEM simulation of FLOTRAN module in ANSYS 6.0. The boundary conditions of the roll-casting model of fluid and thermal fields, were loaded on front-box and nozzle. Based on the postprocessing function of ANSYS, the strict result analysis was conducted by MATLAB. Results based on the allowable inhomogeneity of velocity and temperature of outlet show the most possible broken regions of outlet could be predicted in the case of speed increasing of the drawing-sheet and thickness reducing of the aluminium sheet. The profile parameters of the nozzle including distribution, shapes and sizes of the nozzle spacers, and shapes of inner nozzle must be optimized to be appropriate in high roll cast speed.


2014 ◽  
Vol 556-562 ◽  
pp. 738-741
Author(s):  
Hong Lu ◽  
Mi Aye Su Khaing ◽  
Sheng Gao ◽  
Jian Liu

Straightening process is to achieve the best standard and improve geometric quality of products caused by heat treatments and internal structural changes. The straightening of the guide rail was analyzed using the load-deflection straightening model. In this paper, three dimensional FE simulation of the reverse bending and straightening of the steel bar conducted as part of the research to numerically investigate for the mechanical engineering applications are presented. This paper is focused on the straightening precision of the guide rail and springback prediction using finite element method. According to the experimental results, by using numerical simulation with finite element analysis (FEA), the relationships among the maximal loading stroke and straightening stroke with the cross-section shape will be gained, and also the result curves were discussed qualitatively. The appropriateness of the simulation procedures employed in this work is represented for similar condition that is a good agreement between the finite element method and experimental results.


Author(s):  
Nurullah Türker ◽  
Hümeyra Tercanlı Alkış ◽  
Steven J Sadowsky ◽  
Ulviye Şebnem Büyükkaplan

An ideal occlusal scheme plays an important role in a good prognosis of All-on-Four applications, as it does for other implant therapies, due to the potential impact of occlusal loads on implant prosthetic components. The aim of the present three-dimensional (3D) finite element analysis (FEA) study was to investigate the stresses on abutments, screws and prostheses that are generated by occlusal loads via different occlusal schemes in the All-on-Four concept. Three-dimensional models of the maxilla, mandible, implants, implant substructures and prostheses were designed according to the All-on-Four concept. Forces were applied from the occlusal contact points formed in maximum intercuspation and eccentric movements in canine guidance occlusion (CGO), group function occlusion (GFO) and lingualized occlusion (LO). The von Mises stress values for abutment and screws and deformation values for prostheses were obtained and results were evaluated comparatively. It was observed that the stresses on screws and abutments were more evenly distributed in GFO. Maximum deformation values for prosthesis were observed in the CFO model for lateral movement both in the maxilla and mandible. Within the limits of the present study, GFO may be suggested to reduce stresses on screws, abutments and prostheses in the All-on-Four concept.


1990 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 216-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. De Eskinazi ◽  
K. Ishihara ◽  
H. Volk ◽  
T. C. Warholic

Abstract The paper describes the intention of the authors to determine whether it is possible to predict relative belt edge endurance for radial passenger car tires using the finite element method. Three groups of tires with different belt edge configurations were tested on a fleet test in an attempt to validate predictions from the finite element results. A two-dimensional, axisymmetric finite element analysis was first used to determine if the results from such an analysis, with emphasis on the shear deformations between the belts, could be used to predict a relative ranking for belt edge endurance. It is shown that such an analysis can lead to erroneous conclusions. A three-dimensional analysis in which tires are modeled under free rotation and static vertical loading was performed next. This approach resulted in an improvement in the quality of the correlations. The differences in the predicted values of various stress analysis parameters for the three belt edge configurations are studied and their implication on predicting belt edge endurance is discussed.


1996 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. V. Pidaparti

Abstract A three-dimensional (3D) beam finite element model was developed to investigate the torsional stiffness of a twisted steel-reinforced cord-rubber belt structure. The present 3D beam element takes into account the coupled extension, bending, and twisting deformations characteristic of the complex behavior of cord-rubber composite structures. The extension-twisting coupling due to the twisted nature of the cords was also considered in the finite element model. The results of torsional stiffness obtained from the finite element analysis for twisted cords and the two-ply steel cord-rubber belt structure are compared to the experimental data and other alternate solutions available in the literature. The effects of cord orientation, anisotropy, and rubber core surrounding the twisted cords on the torsional stiffness properties are presented and discussed.


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