Simulation of the Extensional Flow Mixing of Molten Aluminium and Fly Ash Nanoparticles

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Date

2017

Authors

Ualibek, O.
Spitas, C.
Inglezakis, V.
Itskos, G.

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World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology;International Journal of Chemical, Molecular, Nuclear, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

Abstract

This study presents simulations of an aluminium melt containing an initially non-dispersed fly ash nanoparticle phase. Mixing is affected predominantly by means of forced extensional flow via either straight or slanted orifices. The sensitivity to various process parameters is determined. The simulated process is used for the production of cast fly ash-aluminium nanocomposites. The possibilities for rod and plate stock grading in the context of a continuous casting process implementation are discussed.

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metal matrix composites, fly ash nanoparticles, aluminium 2024, agglomeration, Research Subject Categories::TECHNOLOGY::Chemical engineering::Metallurgical process and manufacturing engineering

Citation

Ualibek, O. et al. (2017) Simulation of the Extensional Flow Mixing of Molten Aluminium and Fly Ash Nanoparticles. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology;International Journal of Chemical, Molecular, Nuclear, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering. Volume 11. No 5. pp. 389-393

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