Modelling of flow phenomena during DC casting

Modelling of Flow Phenomena during DC Casting Jan Zuidema The production of aluminium ingots, by semi-continuous casting, is a complex process. DC Casting stands for direct chill casting. During this process liquid aluminium transforms to solid aluminium while cooling down. This is not an instantaneous transformation, but occurs in temperature...

Solidification: Real-time investigation of grain nucleation and growth during liquid to solid phase transformation of aluminum alloys

Aluminum, the most common metallic element in the earth's crust, offers structural materials with high strength and light weight. It is widely used throughout the world economy, particularly in the transportation, packaging, and construction industries. Once extracted from ore, solidification is the most important phase transformation in the...

The Development of a Design Tool for Fiber Metal Laminate Compression Panels