Modeling and Simulation of Microstructure Evolution in Solidifying Alloys

The aim of Modeling and Simulation of Microstructure Evolution in Solidifying Alloys is to describe in a clear mathematical language the physics of the solidification structure evolution of cast alloys. The concepts and methodologies presented here for the net-shaped casting and the ingot remelt processes can be applied, with some modifications, to model other solidification processes such as welding and deposition processes.
Another aim of the book is to provide simulation examples of the solidification structure modeling in some crucial commercial casting technologies as well as to provide practical techniques for controlling the structure formation during the solidification processes.

Length-Scales and Generations of Modeling Methodologies for Predicting the Evolution of the Solidification Structure.- Deterministic Macro-Modeling: Transport of Energy, Momentum, Species, Mass, and Hydrodynamics During the Solidification Processes.- Deterministic Micro-Modeling: Mathematical Models for Evolution of Denritic and Eutectic Phases.- Stochastic/Mesoscopic Modeling of Solidification Structure.- Solute Transport Effects on Macrosegregation and Solidification Structure.- Micro-Solute Transport Effects on Microstructure and Micro Segregation.- Probabilistic (Monte Carlo) Modeling of Solidification Structure.- Modeling and Simulation of Solidification Structure in Shaped and Centrifugal Castings.- Modeling and Simulation of Ingot Solidification Structure in Primary and Secondary Remelt Processes.- Practical Techniques with Simulation Examples for Controlling the Solidification Structure.