Numerical Model Of Binary Alloys Solidification Basing On The One Domain Approach And The Simple Macrosegregation Models

Abstract

In the paper the thermal processes proceeding in the domain of solidifying binary alloy are considered. The mathematical model of solidification and cooling processes bases on the one domain method (or fixed domain method). In such a model the parameter called a substitute thermal capacity (STC) appears. At the stage of STC construction the macrosegregation process described by the lever arm rule or the Scheil model is taken into account. In this way one obtains the formulas determining the course of STC resulting from the certain physical considerations and this approach seems to be closer to the real course of thermal processes proceeding in domain of solidifying alloy. In the final part the examples of numerical solutions basing on the finite difference method are presented.

Keywords

• alloys solidification
• one domain approach
• macrosegregation process
• substitute thermal capacity
• numerical modeling