Physics – Condensed Matter – Materials Science
Scientific paper
2007-07-03
Physics
Condensed Matter
Materials Science
13 pages, Con. Cast Conf, Ulm 2005, Germany
Scientific paper
In this work we study numerically the influence of a homogeneous electrical field on the fluid and heat transfer phenomena at macroscale and mesoscale during unidirectional solidification of a binary metal alloy. The numerical results showed that a pulse electric discharging applied perpendicularly to the solidification front leads to a much stronger Joule heating of the liquid phase in comparison to the solid phase. It was found that on the mesoscopic scale the electric current density is not homogeneous due to the complex shape of the dendrite and the difference between electrical conductivities of the solid and liquid phases. This inhomogeneity of the electrical current density in the mushy zone leads to the increase of the Joule heating of the dendrite in comparison to the interdendritic liquid and induces a pinch force (electromagnetic Lorentz force). The main features of the resulting convection in the interdendritic liquid are discussed.
Eckert Kai
Grundmann Roger
Nikrityuk P. A.
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