The diversity of interface morphologies is observed for directionally solidified Sn-0.65%Cd alloy under a travelling magnetic field （TMF） in the 4 mm-diameter sample. Under an upward TMF, planar and cellular interfa...The diversity of interface morphologies is observed for directionally solidified Sn-0.65%Cd alloy under a travelling magnetic field （TMF） in the 4 mm-diameter sample. Under an upward TMF, planar and cellular interface morphologies transform alternately with increasing magnetic flux density （B≤10.3 mT）. The interface morphology transforms from shallow cellular to deep cellular morphology under a weak downward TMF （B=3.2 mT）. When the magnetic flux density increases further, both sides of the interface morphology appear to be slightly inconsistent, but they roughly tend to be planar under a strong downward TMF （BS10.3 mT）. The interface instability may be attributed to the flow driven by the TMF. Moreover, the shape of interface appears to be almost flat under an upward TMF, but deflective under a downward TMF.展开更多
ZL205 A alloys with large thin-walled shape were continuously processed by coupling travelling magnetic fields(TMF)with sequential solidification,to eliminate the shrinkage defects and optimize the mechanical performa...ZL205 A alloys with large thin-walled shape were continuously processed by coupling travelling magnetic fields(TMF)with sequential solidification,to eliminate the shrinkage defects and optimize the mechanical performance.Through experiments and simulations,the parameter optimization of TMF and the influence on feeding behavior,microstructure and properties were systematically studied.The results indicate that the magnetic force maximizes at the excitation current of 20 A and frequency of 200 Hz under the experimental conditions of this study,and increases from center to side-walls,which is more convenient to process thin-walled castings.TMF can break secondary dendritic arm and dendrites overlaps,widen feeding channels,prolong the feeding time,optimize the feeding paths,eliminate shrinkage defects and improve properties.Specifically,for as-cast state,TMF with excitation current of 20 A increases ultimate tensile strength,elongation and micro-hardness from 186 MPa,7.3%and 82.1 kg/mm^(2) to 221 MPa,11.7%and 100.5 kg/mm^(2),decreases porosity from 1.71%to 0.22%,and alters brittle fracture to ductile fracture.展开更多
Porosity is a major casting defect in alloys with large solidification intervals due to the disordered microstructure and broad mushy zones,which decreases badly the mechanical performance.Hence,finding ways to effect...Porosity is a major casting defect in alloys with large solidification intervals due to the disordered microstructure and broad mushy zones,which decreases badly the mechanical performance.Hence,finding ways to effectively reduce the porosity,further to optimize microstructure and mechanical performance is of great significance.In this regard,the Al-Cu-based alloys with large solidification intervals are continuously processed by coupling the travelling magnetic fields(TMF)with sequential solidification.Additionally,experiments combined with simulations are utilized to comprehensively analyze the mechanism of TMF on the reduction in porosity,including shrinkage porosity and gas porosity,from different perspectives.Current findings determine that downward TMF can effectually optimize together the porosity,microstructure and performance,by inducing the strong long-range directional melt flows,stabilizing the mushy zones,and optimizing the feeding channels and exhaust paths,as well as increasing the driving force of degassing process.Eventually,downward TMF can increase the ultimate tensile strength,yield strength,elongation and hardness from 175.2 MPa,87.5 MPa,13.3%and 80.2 kg mm^(-2) without TMF to 218.6 MPa,109.3 MPa,15.6%and 95.5 kg mm^(-2),while reduce the total porosity from0.95%to 0.18%.However,Up-TMF exerts negative effects on the optimization of porosity,microstructure and performance due to the opposite strong directional magnetic force and melt flows.Overall,our study provides an effective way to optimize together the porosity,microstructure and mechanical performance,and reveals their relationship,as well as details the relevant mechanisms of TMF on the porosity reduction from different perspectives.展开更多
Alloys with large solidification intervals are prone to issues from the disordered growth and defect formation;accordingly, finding ways to effectively optimize the microstructure, further to improve the mechanical pr...Alloys with large solidification intervals are prone to issues from the disordered growth and defect formation;accordingly, finding ways to effectively optimize the microstructure, further to improve the mechanical properties is of great importance. To this end, we couple travelling magnetic fields with sequential solidification to continuously regulate the mushy zones of Al-Cu-based alloys with large solidification intervals. Moreover, we combine experiments with simulations to comprehensively analyze the mechanisms on the optimization of microstructure and properties. Our results indicate that only downward travelling magnetic fields coupled with sequential solidification can obtain the refined and uniform microstructure, and promote the growth of matrix phase -Al along the direction of temperature gradient.Additionally, the secondary dendrites and precipitates are reduced, while the solute partition coefficient and solute solid-solubility are raised. Ultimately, downward travelling magnetic fields can increase the ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, elongation and hardness from 196.2 MPa, 101.2 MPa, 14.5 % and85.1 kg mm-2 without travelling magnetic fields to 224.1 MPa, 114.5 MPa, 17.1 % and 102.1 kg mm-2,and improve the ductility of alloys. However, upward travelling magnetic fields have the adverse effects on microstructural evolution, and lead to a reduction in the performance and ductility. Our findings demonstrate that long-range directional circular flows generated by travelling magnetic fields directionally alter the transformation and redistribution of solutes and temperature, which finally influences the solidification behavior and performance. Overall, our research present not only an innovative method to optimize the microstructures and mechanical properties for alloys with large solidification intervals,but also a detailed mechanism of travelling magnetic fields on this optimization during the sequential solidification.展开更多
The effects of traveling magnetic field on degassing of aluminum alloys were investigated, and the critical radius of the pores was calculated. The results show that the critical radius of the pores decreases with inc...The effects of traveling magnetic field on degassing of aluminum alloys were investigated, and the critical radius of the pores was calculated. The results show that the critical radius of the pores decreases with increasing the magnetic density linearly when the traveling magnetic field is applied during solidification, and the use of traveling magnetic field promotes the heterogeneous nucleation of pores. After the gas dissolved in the metal liquid accumulates to form large bubbles, the traveling magnetic field forces the bubbles to the surface of molten metal, so the gas is easy to separate from the melt in the liquid stage. The number of pores in the sample decreases with increasing the intensity of traveling magnetic field.展开更多
The influence of melt convection on dendrite growth during the upward-directional solidification of Pb-33%Sn binary alloys was investigated.The melt convection was modulated by traveling magnetic field.When the direct...The influence of melt convection on dendrite growth during the upward-directional solidification of Pb-33%Sn binary alloys was investigated.The melt convection was modulated by traveling magnetic field.When the direction of traveling magnetic field was changed from upward to downward,the primary dendrite spacing gradually increased,and the distribution peak of the primary dendrite spacing shifted to the field of narrower spacing.These result from the different intensities of melt convection,which are controlled by the traveling magnetic field.The effects of the traveling magnetic field on melt convection are similar to those of adjustment in the gravity level,thus,the primary dendrite spacing varies.When the intensity of the traveling magnetic field was 1 mT,and the drawing speed was 50 μm/s,the gravity acceleration reached 0.22g for the downward-traveling magnetic field and 3.07g for the upward-traveling magnetic field.展开更多
Mold-filling process of thin-walled castings under the condition of traveling magnetic field has been studied by physical simulation method using gallium melt and fast speed photography. Flow morphology and its format...Mold-filling process of thin-walled castings under the condition of traveling magnetic field has been studied by physical simulation method using gallium melt and fast speed photography. Flow morphology and its formation mechanism were obtained and discussed for thin-walled casting. The influences of magnetic field density on the filling ability, filling velocity and mold filling time have been studied. The differences in filling capability between gravity casting and casting under the traveling magnetic field have been compared. The results indicate that the mold filling ability of the gallium melt increases greatly under the condition of traveling magnetic field; the filling time is shortened from 18 s under gravity field to 3 s under the traveling magnetic field and average flow rate of the melt increases from 1.6 to 8.68 cm3/s; the change law of the cross-section morphology of the gallium melt during the mold filling is that at first, the cross-section area does not change, then it decreases gradually. When the front of the melt reaches the end of the mold cavity, the front melt will backfill the mold; the wider the width of mold cavity, the better the mold filling ability. The mold filling ability of gallium melt in mold with upper magnetic conductor is better than that without upper magnetic conductor.展开更多
In order to improve the mould filling ability, the method for production of thin-walled castings in the travelingmagnetic field was applied. The relationship between magnetic field density and input voltage as well as...In order to improve the mould filling ability, the method for production of thin-walled castings in the travelingmagnetic field was applied. The relationship between magnetic field density and input voltage as well as distancewas investigated, and the mould filling length of A357 melt has been studied. The electromagnetic forces appliedon the melt were also analyzed. The result shows that the mould-filling length of the melt increase rapidly with theincrease of magnetic flux density. The mould filling lengths in gypsum upper mould and magnetic material uppermould were compared from the standpoint of application. It demonstrated that the steel upper mould is superior togypsum mould.展开更多
A new apparatus was designed to measure the electromagnetic force and a computational study of the traveling magnetic field(TMF)and its application to the Ga-In-Sn melt(with low melting point),then the forces on Al,Mg...A new apparatus was designed to measure the electromagnetic force and a computational study of the traveling magnetic field(TMF)and its application to the Ga-In-Sn melt(with low melting point),then the forces on Al,Mg,and Li melt,were simulated. The result show that the electromagnetic force on the melt increases linearly with the increasing length of the melt in the TMF.The TMF-induced Lorentz force increases with increasing frequency,and then decreases.The maximum value is obtained when the current frequency is 160 Hz,over that frequency the force decreases rapidly.When the iron-core is activated,the force increases when the melt closes to the iron-core.The Lorentz forces have inversely-proportional relationships with the electrical resistivity,the dfx/dρdecreases and the dfy/dρincreases with the increasing electrical resistivity(df/dρis the slope of the Lorentz force profile).展开更多
The distribution of a magnetic field over an inductor used for sheet castings has been investigated experimentally.With an increase in height from the surface, the magnetic field density decreases according to the exp...The distribution of a magnetic field over an inductor used for sheet castings has been investigated experimentally.With an increase in height from the surface, the magnetic field density decreases according to the exponential law.In the transverse direction, the magnetic field density is approximately uniform except near the edges.The magnetic field density is direct proportional to the number of turns multiplied by the current in amperes.Ferro-magnetic material in the upper mould can enhance the magnetic field density.Under the electromagnetic force, the mould-filling process of sheet casings has been studied by physical simulation method.The difference in filling capability between gravity casting and travelling magnetic field casting has been studied.The electromagnetic force can enhance the filling process, but it also brings a problem.With an increase in the magnetic field density, the surface quality of the aluminum alloy sheet castings becomes poor.The reason is discussed.展开更多
In this paper, a novel solution mitigating the radio blackout problem is proposed, which improves existing traveling magnetic field(TMF)-based methods. The most significant advance lies in replacing the external injec...In this paper, a novel solution mitigating the radio blackout problem is proposed, which improves existing traveling magnetic field(TMF)-based methods. The most significant advance lies in replacing the external injection with self-induced current, which does not require electrodes. The improved analytical model is derived to evaluate the electron density reduction taking into consideration the self-induced current for various TMF velocities. The plasma reduction performance is analyzed for several conditions including the total absence of injected current. The results show that the velocity may be used to trade off the injected current and, when sufficiently large, eliminates the need for an injected current while mitigating radio blackout. The effectiveness of this solution to the blackout problem is demonstrated in commonly used aerospace communication bands. With a field strength of less than 0.15 T, increasing the velocity from40 m s^-1 to 3100 m s^-1 is all that is required to obviate the need for an injected current. Moreover,typical reduction ratios for electronic density tolerance(2, 1.9, 1.75 and 3 times for the L-, S-, Cand X-bands, respectively, at an altitude of 40 km) remain unchanged. Increasing the velocity of the TMF is much easier than injecting current via a metal electrode into a high-temperature flow field. The TMF method appears practical in regard to possible future applications.展开更多
The numerical simulation for mold-filling of thin-walled aluminum alloy castings in horizontal traveling magnetic field is performed. A force model of Al alloy melt in the traveling magnetic field is founded by analyz...The numerical simulation for mold-filling of thin-walled aluminum alloy castings in horizontal traveling magnetic field is performed. A force model of Al alloy melt in the traveling magnetic field is founded by analyzing traveling magnetic field carefully. Numerical model of Al alloy mold-filling is founded based on N-S equation, which was suitable for traveling magnetic field. By using acryl glass mold with indium as alloy melt, the experiment testified the filling state of alloy in traveling magnetic field. The results of numerical simulation indicate that the mold-filling ability of gallium melt increases continually with the increase of the input ampere turns.展开更多
Separation of primary Si phase and removal of boron in the primary Si phase during the solidification process of the Al-30%Si-10%Sn melt under a traveling magnetic field(TMF) were investigated. The results showed that...Separation of primary Si phase and removal of boron in the primary Si phase during the solidification process of the Al-30%Si-10%Sn melt under a traveling magnetic field(TMF) were investigated. The results showed that the agglomeration layer of the primary Si can be formed in the periphery of the ingot while the inner microstructures mainly consist of the eutectic α-Al+Si and β-Sn phases. The intense melt flow carries the bulk liquid with higher Si content to promote the growth of the primary Si phase which is first precipitated close to the inner wall of crucible with a relatively lower temperature, resulting in the remarkable segregation of the primary Si phase. The content of impurity B in the primary Si phase can be removed effectively with an increase in magnetic flux intensity. The results of electron probe microanalysis(EPMA) clearly indicated that the average intensity of the B Ka line in the α-Al phase region of Al-Si-Sn alloy is higher in the case of solidification under TMF than that of normal solidification condition, suggesting that the electromagnetic stirring can promote the B removal from the primary Si phase.展开更多
A travel ing magnetic field, a power ultrasonic field, and a compound field were used separately during the horizontal continuous casting process of Al-1wt.%Si al oy. The samples obtained were characterized using an o...A travel ing magnetic field, a power ultrasonic field, and a compound field were used separately during the horizontal continuous casting process of Al-1wt.%Si al oy. The samples obtained were characterized using an optical microscope, a scanning electron microscope, a tensile testing machine, and an electron probe microscopic analyzer to test the microstructures, properties, and element distribution of the samples. The results show that the application of a single ifeld can enhance the mechanical properties and reduce the segregation of Si element in Al-1wt.%Si alloy to some extent. The application of a compound field can obtain the best reifnement and homogeneity of the Si element in the al oy, leading to the highest increase of tensile strength and elongation among the three applied ifelds. The mechanism of the action of external ifelds on the reifnement of microstructures and homogeneity of the Si element is discussed and the compound ifeld is considered to be an effective method to achieve high quality Al alloys.展开更多
This paper presents an experimental study which in a first stage is focused on obtaining quantitative information about the isothermal flow field exposed to various magnetic field configurations.Melt stirring has been...This paper presents an experimental study which in a first stage is focused on obtaining quantitative information about the isothermal flow field exposed to various magnetic field configurations.Melt stirring has been realized by utilizing time-modulated AC magnetic fields in different variants.We consider time-modulated fields or combinations of traveling magnetic fields(TMF)and rotating magnetic fields(RMF).In a second step solidification experiments are carried out to verify the effect of a certain flow field on the solidification process.Our results demonstrate that the melt agitation using modulated magnetic fields offers a considerable potential for a well-aimed modification of casting properties by an effective control of the flow field.展开更多
In this paper,we consider an MHD-pump generating a traveling magnetic field.It consists of six C-shaped inductors located one after another.A flat channel for pumping liquid metal is placed in the gap between the indu...In this paper,we consider an MHD-pump generating a traveling magnetic field.It consists of six C-shaped inductors located one after another.A flat channel for pumping liquid metal is placed in the gap between the inductors. The cores are fed by the alternating current from the three-phase source and are connected in such a way as to provide generation of a traveling wave.Due to the pump construction,the electrical windings in such a pump are located at a safe distance from the heated channel with liquid metal.The channel can be quickly removed and placed back into the pump. The paper presents the results of experimental and numerical investigations of the temperature regimes and numerical simulation of the magnetic fields in the ferromagnetic cores of the pump inductor.Numerical computation has been done to evaluate the electromagnetic volume forces,acting on the transporting channel.The pressure drop-flow rate characteristics of the pump has been obtained for a gallium circuit.The workability of the pump has been tested in liquid magnesium.展开更多
The effect of frequency on magnetic flux coupling field were analyzed with traveling-wave electromagnetic stirring system using a coupled model of magnetic induction and fluid dynamics.Simulations were performed to in...The effect of frequency on magnetic flux coupling field were analyzed with traveling-wave electromagnetic stirring system using a coupled model of magnetic induction and fluid dynamics.Simulations were performed to investigate the influences of the frequency on magnetic flux density,electromagnetic body force and flow field.The results showed that the magnetic flux density decreased with increasing frequency.The electromagnetic body force wavy moved along the same direction and increased with increasing the frequency when the traveling magnetic field is applied. The core area of the stirring was in the bottom of the alloy melt.A large circulation in the vertical section of the alloy melt can be produced by the electromagnetic body and the maximum flow rate first increased and then decreased with increasing frequency.展开更多
This study examines the flow generated in a rectangular cavity by the traveling magnetic field and the transport of passive admixtures in the molten metal,as well as the effects of various parameters and parameter com...This study examines the flow generated in a rectangular cavity by the traveling magnetic field and the transport of passive admixtures in the molten metal,as well as the effects of various parameters and parameter combinations on the flow intensity and admixture distribution.The focus of the paper is on mathematical modeling and experimental investigation of the processes of admixture homogenization in the bulk of liquid metal subjected to electromagnetic stirring.The obtained results can further be used to determine the optimal conditions for manufacture of high-quality alloys and to select the appropriate stirring process parameters.展开更多
The paper studies specific pumping characteristics of the annular linear pumps with travelling field(ALIP)for liquid sodium.This research represents a preliminary step in the study and development of very large electr...The paper studies specific pumping characteristics of the annular linear pumps with travelling field(ALIP)for liquid sodium.This research represents a preliminary step in the study and development of very large electromagnetic pumps able to provide high flow rates.Since in such cases the magnetic Reynolds number are quite large,it is necessary to take into account the full magnetohydrodynamic interaction between the electromagnetic field and the liquid metal flow inside the pumping channel.The case where the velocity field is uniform in the channel cross section is firstly considered. Then,the coupling between the electromagnetic aspects with the hydrodynamic ones in a 2D axisyrnmetric fmite element model is studied,in order to compare the magnetic convection and the magnetic diffusion.展开更多
We study the operation of the MHD stirrer in a cylindrical channel with a liquid metal based on the results of experiments and 3D numerical simulations.The investigations described in this paper are focused on electro...We study the operation of the MHD stirrer in a cylindrical channel with a liquid metal based on the results of experiments and 3D numerical simulations.The investigations described in this paper are focused on electromagnetic and hydrodynamic processes.We studied the forces acting on cylinders of different height placed inside the stirrer and calculated the intensity of electromagnetic forces as a function of the value and fiequency of the feeding current. Experimental investigations of the velocity field and its oscillations in a cylindrical crucible filled with a gallium alloy were performed using ultrasonic Doppler velocimeter measurements.展开更多
基金Project(50774061) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(28-TP-2009) supported by the Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing(NWPU),China
文摘The diversity of interface morphologies is observed for directionally solidified Sn-0.65%Cd alloy under a travelling magnetic field （TMF） in the 4 mm-diameter sample. Under an upward TMF, planar and cellular interface morphologies transform alternately with increasing magnetic flux density （B≤10.3 mT）. The interface morphology transforms from shallow cellular to deep cellular morphology under a weak downward TMF （B=3.2 mT）. When the magnetic flux density increases further, both sides of the interface morphology appear to be slightly inconsistent, but they roughly tend to be planar under a strong downward TMF （BS10.3 mT）. The interface instability may be attributed to the flow driven by the TMF. Moreover, the shape of interface appears to be almost flat under an upward TMF, but deflective under a downward TMF.
基金financial supports from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFA0403804)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51425402,51671073)。
文摘ZL205 A alloys with large thin-walled shape were continuously processed by coupling travelling magnetic fields(TMF)with sequential solidification,to eliminate the shrinkage defects and optimize the mechanical performance.Through experiments and simulations,the parameter optimization of TMF and the influence on feeding behavior,microstructure and properties were systematically studied.The results indicate that the magnetic force maximizes at the excitation current of 20 A and frequency of 200 Hz under the experimental conditions of this study,and increases from center to side-walls,which is more convenient to process thin-walled castings.TMF can break secondary dendritic arm and dendrites overlaps,widen feeding channels,prolong the feeding time,optimize the feeding paths,eliminate shrinkage defects and improve properties.Specifically,for as-cast state,TMF with excitation current of 20 A increases ultimate tensile strength,elongation and micro-hardness from 186 MPa,7.3%and 82.1 kg/mm^(2) to 221 MPa,11.7%and 100.5 kg/mm^(2),decreases porosity from 1.71%to 0.22%,and alters brittle fracture to ductile fracture.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China [2017YFA0403804]National Natural Science Foundation of China [51425402,51671073]
文摘Porosity is a major casting defect in alloys with large solidification intervals due to the disordered microstructure and broad mushy zones,which decreases badly the mechanical performance.Hence,finding ways to effectively reduce the porosity,further to optimize microstructure and mechanical performance is of great significance.In this regard,the Al-Cu-based alloys with large solidification intervals are continuously processed by coupling the travelling magnetic fields(TMF)with sequential solidification.Additionally,experiments combined with simulations are utilized to comprehensively analyze the mechanism of TMF on the reduction in porosity,including shrinkage porosity and gas porosity,from different perspectives.Current findings determine that downward TMF can effectually optimize together the porosity,microstructure and performance,by inducing the strong long-range directional melt flows,stabilizing the mushy zones,and optimizing the feeding channels and exhaust paths,as well as increasing the driving force of degassing process.Eventually,downward TMF can increase the ultimate tensile strength,yield strength,elongation and hardness from 175.2 MPa,87.5 MPa,13.3%and 80.2 kg mm^(-2) without TMF to 218.6 MPa,109.3 MPa,15.6%and 95.5 kg mm^(-2),while reduce the total porosity from0.95%to 0.18%.However,Up-TMF exerts negative effects on the optimization of porosity,microstructure and performance due to the opposite strong directional magnetic force and melt flows.Overall,our study provides an effective way to optimize together the porosity,microstructure and mechanical performance,and reveals their relationship,as well as details the relevant mechanisms of TMF on the porosity reduction from different perspectives.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China[2017YFA0403804]National Natural Science Foundation of China[51425402,51671073]。
文摘Alloys with large solidification intervals are prone to issues from the disordered growth and defect formation;accordingly, finding ways to effectively optimize the microstructure, further to improve the mechanical properties is of great importance. To this end, we couple travelling magnetic fields with sequential solidification to continuously regulate the mushy zones of Al-Cu-based alloys with large solidification intervals. Moreover, we combine experiments with simulations to comprehensively analyze the mechanisms on the optimization of microstructure and properties. Our results indicate that only downward travelling magnetic fields coupled with sequential solidification can obtain the refined and uniform microstructure, and promote the growth of matrix phase -Al along the direction of temperature gradient.Additionally, the secondary dendrites and precipitates are reduced, while the solute partition coefficient and solute solid-solubility are raised. Ultimately, downward travelling magnetic fields can increase the ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, elongation and hardness from 196.2 MPa, 101.2 MPa, 14.5 % and85.1 kg mm-2 without travelling magnetic fields to 224.1 MPa, 114.5 MPa, 17.1 % and 102.1 kg mm-2,and improve the ductility of alloys. However, upward travelling magnetic fields have the adverse effects on microstructural evolution, and lead to a reduction in the performance and ductility. Our findings demonstrate that long-range directional circular flows generated by travelling magnetic fields directionally alter the transformation and redistribution of solutes and temperature, which finally influences the solidification behavior and performance. Overall, our research present not only an innovative method to optimize the microstructures and mechanical properties for alloys with large solidification intervals,but also a detailed mechanism of travelling magnetic fields on this optimization during the sequential solidification.
基金Project(2011CB610406)supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(HIT.BRET1.2010008)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China
文摘The effects of traveling magnetic field on degassing of aluminum alloys were investigated, and the critical radius of the pores was calculated. The results show that the critical radius of the pores decreases with increasing the magnetic density linearly when the traveling magnetic field is applied during solidification, and the use of traveling magnetic field promotes the heterogeneous nucleation of pores. After the gas dissolved in the metal liquid accumulates to form large bubbles, the traveling magnetic field forces the bubbles to the surface of molten metal, so the gas is easy to separate from the melt in the liquid stage. The number of pores in the sample decreases with increasing the intensity of traveling magnetic field.
基金Project(50827102)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2010CB631202)supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(28-TP-2009)supported by Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing(NWPU),China
文摘The influence of melt convection on dendrite growth during the upward-directional solidification of Pb-33%Sn binary alloys was investigated.The melt convection was modulated by traveling magnetic field.When the direction of traveling magnetic field was changed from upward to downward,the primary dendrite spacing gradually increased,and the distribution peak of the primary dendrite spacing shifted to the field of narrower spacing.These result from the different intensities of melt convection,which are controlled by the traveling magnetic field.The effects of the traveling magnetic field on melt convection are similar to those of adjustment in the gravity level,thus,the primary dendrite spacing varies.When the intensity of the traveling magnetic field was 1 mT,and the drawing speed was 50 μm/s,the gravity acceleration reached 0.22g for the downward-traveling magnetic field and 3.07g for the upward-traveling magnetic field.
文摘Mold-filling process of thin-walled castings under the condition of traveling magnetic field has been studied by physical simulation method using gallium melt and fast speed photography. Flow morphology and its formation mechanism were obtained and discussed for thin-walled casting. The influences of magnetic field density on the filling ability, filling velocity and mold filling time have been studied. The differences in filling capability between gravity casting and casting under the traveling magnetic field have been compared. The results indicate that the mold filling ability of the gallium melt increases greatly under the condition of traveling magnetic field; the filling time is shortened from 18 s under gravity field to 3 s under the traveling magnetic field and average flow rate of the melt increases from 1.6 to 8.68 cm3/s; the change law of the cross-section morphology of the gallium melt during the mold filling is that at first, the cross-section area does not change, then it decreases gradually. When the front of the melt reaches the end of the mold cavity, the front melt will backfill the mold; the wider the width of mold cavity, the better the mold filling ability. The mold filling ability of gallium melt in mold with upper magnetic conductor is better than that without upper magnetic conductor.
基金The author gratefully appreciate key project (59995440) of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and 973 Project (G2000067202-2) for the financial support.
文摘In order to improve the mould filling ability, the method for production of thin-walled castings in the travelingmagnetic field was applied. The relationship between magnetic field density and input voltage as well as distancewas investigated, and the mould filling length of A357 melt has been studied. The electromagnetic forces appliedon the melt were also analyzed. The result shows that the mould-filling length of the melt increase rapidly with theincrease of magnetic flux density. The mould filling lengths in gypsum upper mould and magnetic material uppermould were compared from the standpoint of application. It demonstrated that the steel upper mould is superior togypsum mould.
基金Project supported by the Program of Excellent Team in Harbin Institute of Technology,China
文摘A new apparatus was designed to measure the electromagnetic force and a computational study of the traveling magnetic field(TMF)and its application to the Ga-In-Sn melt(with low melting point),then the forces on Al,Mg,and Li melt,were simulated. The result show that the electromagnetic force on the melt increases linearly with the increasing length of the melt in the TMF.The TMF-induced Lorentz force increases with increasing frequency,and then decreases.The maximum value is obtained when the current frequency is 160 Hz,over that frequency the force decreases rapidly.When the iron-core is activated,the force increases when the melt closes to the iron-core.The Lorentz forces have inversely-proportional relationships with the electrical resistivity,the dfx/dρdecreases and the dfy/dρincreases with the increasing electrical resistivity(df/dρis the slope of the Lorentz force profile).
基金supported by NCET050350the Program of Excellent Team in Harbin Institute of Technology
文摘The distribution of a magnetic field over an inductor used for sheet castings has been investigated experimentally.With an increase in height from the surface, the magnetic field density decreases according to the exponential law.In the transverse direction, the magnetic field density is approximately uniform except near the edges.The magnetic field density is direct proportional to the number of turns multiplied by the current in amperes.Ferro-magnetic material in the upper mould can enhance the magnetic field density.Under the electromagnetic force, the mould-filling process of sheet casings has been studied by physical simulation method.The difference in filling capability between gravity casting and travelling magnetic field casting has been studied.The electromagnetic force can enhance the filling process, but it also brings a problem.With an increase in the magnetic field density, the surface quality of the aluminum alloy sheet castings becomes poor.The reason is discussed.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61771370,61701381,and 11704296)。
文摘In this paper, a novel solution mitigating the radio blackout problem is proposed, which improves existing traveling magnetic field(TMF)-based methods. The most significant advance lies in replacing the external injection with self-induced current, which does not require electrodes. The improved analytical model is derived to evaluate the electron density reduction taking into consideration the self-induced current for various TMF velocities. The plasma reduction performance is analyzed for several conditions including the total absence of injected current. The results show that the velocity may be used to trade off the injected current and, when sufficiently large, eliminates the need for an injected current while mitigating radio blackout. The effectiveness of this solution to the blackout problem is demonstrated in commonly used aerospace communication bands. With a field strength of less than 0.15 T, increasing the velocity from40 m s^-1 to 3100 m s^-1 is all that is required to obviate the need for an injected current. Moreover,typical reduction ratios for electronic density tolerance(2, 1.9, 1.75 and 3 times for the L-, S-, Cand X-bands, respectively, at an altitude of 40 km) remain unchanged. Increasing the velocity of the TMF is much easier than injecting current via a metal electrode into a high-temperature flow field. The TMF method appears practical in regard to possible future applications.
文摘The numerical simulation for mold-filling of thin-walled aluminum alloy castings in horizontal traveling magnetic field is performed. A force model of Al alloy melt in the traveling magnetic field is founded by analyzing traveling magnetic field carefully. Numerical model of Al alloy mold-filling is founded based on N-S equation, which was suitable for traveling magnetic field. By using acryl glass mold with indium as alloy melt, the experiment testified the filling state of alloy in traveling magnetic field. The results of numerical simulation indicate that the mold-filling ability of gallium melt increases continually with the increase of the input ampere turns.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51471042,51501028,and 51271042)
文摘Separation of primary Si phase and removal of boron in the primary Si phase during the solidification process of the Al-30%Si-10%Sn melt under a traveling magnetic field(TMF) were investigated. The results showed that the agglomeration layer of the primary Si can be formed in the periphery of the ingot while the inner microstructures mainly consist of the eutectic α-Al+Si and β-Sn phases. The intense melt flow carries the bulk liquid with higher Si content to promote the growth of the primary Si phase which is first precipitated close to the inner wall of crucible with a relatively lower temperature, resulting in the remarkable segregation of the primary Si phase. The content of impurity B in the primary Si phase can be removed effectively with an increase in magnetic flux intensity. The results of electron probe microanalysis(EPMA) clearly indicated that the average intensity of the B Ka line in the α-Al phase region of Al-Si-Sn alloy is higher in the case of solidification under TMF than that of normal solidification condition, suggesting that the electromagnetic stirring can promote the B removal from the primary Si phase.
基金financially supported by the Key Project of Science and Technology Department of Henan Province(142102210449)the Key Project of Science and Technology of Henan Educational Committee,China(No.13A150518)the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of Henan Province
文摘A travel ing magnetic field, a power ultrasonic field, and a compound field were used separately during the horizontal continuous casting process of Al-1wt.%Si al oy. The samples obtained were characterized using an optical microscope, a scanning electron microscope, a tensile testing machine, and an electron probe microscopic analyzer to test the microstructures, properties, and element distribution of the samples. The results show that the application of a single ifeld can enhance the mechanical properties and reduce the segregation of Si element in Al-1wt.%Si alloy to some extent. The application of a compound field can obtain the best reifnement and homogeneity of the Si element in the al oy, leading to the highest increase of tensile strength and elongation among the three applied ifelds. The mechanism of the action of external ifelds on the reifnement of microstructures and homogeneity of the Si element is discussed and the compound ifeld is considered to be an effective method to achieve high quality Al alloys.
基金Item Sponsored by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) in Form of the Collaborative Research Centre SFB 609"Electromagnetic Flow Control in MetallurgyCrystal Growth and Electrochemistry"
文摘This paper presents an experimental study which in a first stage is focused on obtaining quantitative information about the isothermal flow field exposed to various magnetic field configurations.Melt stirring has been realized by utilizing time-modulated AC magnetic fields in different variants.We consider time-modulated fields or combinations of traveling magnetic fields(TMF)and rotating magnetic fields(RMF).In a second step solidification experiments are carried out to verify the effect of a certain flow field on the solidification process.Our results demonstrate that the melt agitation using modulated magnetic fields offers a considerable potential for a well-aimed modification of casting properties by an effective control of the flow field.
基金Item Sponsored by RFBR grant No 11-08-00416-aFederal purpose program Federal contract No14.740.11.0352
文摘In this paper,we consider an MHD-pump generating a traveling magnetic field.It consists of six C-shaped inductors located one after another.A flat channel for pumping liquid metal is placed in the gap between the inductors. The cores are fed by the alternating current from the three-phase source and are connected in such a way as to provide generation of a traveling wave.Due to the pump construction,the electrical windings in such a pump are located at a safe distance from the heated channel with liquid metal.The channel can be quickly removed and placed back into the pump. The paper presents the results of experimental and numerical investigations of the temperature regimes and numerical simulation of the magnetic fields in the ferromagnetic cores of the pump inductor.Numerical computation has been done to evaluate the electromagnetic volume forces,acting on the transporting channel.The pressure drop-flow rate characteristics of the pump has been obtained for a gallium circuit.The workability of the pump has been tested in liquid magnesium.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China [No.51074091]the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region [No.2010MS0107]
文摘The effect of frequency on magnetic flux coupling field were analyzed with traveling-wave electromagnetic stirring system using a coupled model of magnetic induction and fluid dynamics.Simulations were performed to investigate the influences of the frequency on magnetic flux density,electromagnetic body force and flow field.The results showed that the magnetic flux density decreased with increasing frequency.The electromagnetic body force wavy moved along the same direction and increased with increasing the frequency when the traveling magnetic field is applied. The core area of the stirring was in the bottom of the alloy melt.A large circulation in the vertical section of the alloy melt can be produced by the electromagnetic body and the maximum flow rate first increased and then decreased with increasing frequency.
基金Item Sponsored by the project of the International Research Group"Magnetohydrodynamic Stirring of Liquid Metal and Its Influence on a Solidified Alloy Structure"
文摘This study examines the flow generated in a rectangular cavity by the traveling magnetic field and the transport of passive admixtures in the molten metal,as well as the effects of various parameters and parameter combinations on the flow intensity and admixture distribution.The focus of the paper is on mathematical modeling and experimental investigation of the processes of admixture homogenization in the bulk of liquid metal subjected to electromagnetic stirring.The obtained results can further be used to determine the optimal conditions for manufacture of high-quality alloys and to select the appropriate stirring process parameters.
文摘The paper studies specific pumping characteristics of the annular linear pumps with travelling field(ALIP)for liquid sodium.This research represents a preliminary step in the study and development of very large electromagnetic pumps able to provide high flow rates.Since in such cases the magnetic Reynolds number are quite large,it is necessary to take into account the full magnetohydrodynamic interaction between the electromagnetic field and the liquid metal flow inside the pumping channel.The case where the velocity field is uniform in the channel cross section is firstly considered. Then,the coupling between the electromagnetic aspects with the hydrodynamic ones in a 2D axisyrnmetric fmite element model is studied,in order to compare the magnetic convection and the magnetic diffusion.
基金Item Sponsored by RFBR Grant No.10-08-96048-r-ural-aby Ministry of Education of Perm Region in the Frame of the Project "Magnetohydrodynamical Stirring of the Liquid Metal and Its Influence on the Structure of Solidifying Alloys"
文摘We study the operation of the MHD stirrer in a cylindrical channel with a liquid metal based on the results of experiments and 3D numerical simulations.The investigations described in this paper are focused on electromagnetic and hydrodynamic processes.We studied the forces acting on cylinders of different height placed inside the stirrer and calculated the intensity of electromagnetic forces as a function of the value and fiequency of the feeding current. Experimental investigations of the velocity field and its oscillations in a cylindrical crucible filled with a gallium alloy were performed using ultrasonic Doppler velocimeter measurements.
