Mathematical Modeling and Analysis
Mathematical Modeling and Analysis
The Telluride Code Project is tasked to develop and apply a new simulation tool designed to model and optimize the gravity-pour casting processes which are currently ongoing at LANL foundries in support of the U.S Department of Energy (DOE) alloy manufacturing needs. The Telluride simulation tool must accurately model the entire alloy casting process in one integrated simulation. This process begins with molten alloy free surface flow characteristic of the pouring and filling of a mold cavity. Cooling and solidification of the alloy follows shortly thereafter, followed by a more gradual cooling of the solid alloy to room temperature, which completes the casting process. Further homogenization heat treatment and machining prepare the alloy part for integration into the engineering system for which it is designed.
This work comes out of the development of an electromagnetic modeling capability for the Telluride project's materials processing/metal casting simulation tool Truchas. Of particular importance is the simulation of the heating of heavy metals and graphite mold and filling structures through electromagnetic induction.
