Thermal Boundary Conditions For Computer Simulation Of Grey Cast Iron Solidification In Sand Moulds

N. Coone, D. J. Browne, M. Hussey, D. O'Mahoney

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Abstract

By exploiting the results of solidification modelling foundries can enhance the quality and reduce the cost of their casting processes. However not enough information exists on the thermal boundary conditions, which control the transfer of thermal energy stored in liquid metal to the mould via the metal/mould interface during solidification. This is quantified by the heat transfer coefficient (h.t.c.). An experimental and numerical study was carried out to find the magnitude and variation of the h.t.c. in cylindrical castings during the solidification of grey cast iron in green sand moulds. The h.t.c. values were calculated using a time marching solution to the inverse heat conduction problem. The variation of h.t.c. with metallostatic head was analysed. There is a wide scatter in green sand thermal properties due to the large number of variables involved in mould manufacture including green sand compaction and water content. The sensitivity of the calculation to uncertainties in the thermophysical properties of the green sand was evaluated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationModeling, Control, and Optimization in Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Industry
PublisherMinerals, Metals and Materials Society
Pages343-355
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)0873395611, 9780873395618
Publication statusPublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes
EventMaterials Science and Technology 2003 Meeting - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: 9 Nov 200312 Nov 2003

Publication series

NameMaterials Science and Technology 2003 Meeting

Conference

ConferenceMaterials Science and Technology 2003 Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period9/11/0312/11/03

Keywords

  • Grey cast iron
  • Heat transfer coefficient
  • Inverse technique
  • Sand moulds

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