Course detail
Numerical Simulation of Foundry Processes
FSI-9NSSAcad. year: 2020/2021
The course provides students with new trends in computer support of foundry technology. An accent is given on numerical simulation of foundry processes and practical applications.
Course deal with: 3D casting design, definition of boundary and initial conditions, defect prediction, thermo-mechanical calculations. The students will acquire last trends in a field of micro-modelling, single crystal modelling and inverse modelling.
Supervisor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The students will acquire practical experience about principles of cast design and technology optimizing with using of numerical simulation. The students will acquire knowledge about models for porosity and hot tears prediction and also particular definitions of foundry processes are described.
Prerequisites
The knowledge of Foundry technology, knowledge of liquid flows and heat transfer, basic computer skills
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Bolono,F.,Odorizzi,S.: Numerical simulation of Foundry Processes, Program Leonardo da Vinci, 2001
Nová, I.:Tepelné procesy ve slévárenských formách, TU Liberec, 2003
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Exam - written and oral parts
Language of instruction
Czech, English
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
The aim of the course is to acquire a view of possibilities, applications and benefits of numerical simulation of foundry processes.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Participation in lectures
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme D-STG-P Doctoral, 1. year of study, winter semester, 0 credits, recommended
Type of course unit
Lecture
20 hours, optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1.Methods of numerical simulation
2.Initial and boundary definition of gravity casting, HPDC, centrifugal casting
4.Calculation of porosity defects in casting
5.Hot-tears prediction in casting
6.Criteria for quality evaluation of casting
7.Nucleation models
8.Single crystal modelling
9.Segregation models
10.Inverse modelling