Lecture

Thermal Analysis of Foundry: Chvorinov Theory

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ME-212: Mechanical Design I: Manufacturing Processes

Application des principales catégories de procédés de production. Modèles physiques élémentaires décrivant le comportement des principaux procédés de production. Compréhension de base des aspects économiques des procédés de production. Méthodologie de ...

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This lecture delves into the thermal analysis of foundry processes, focusing on Chvorinov's theory. It covers the analytical expressions for position and temperature profiles, energy balances at interfaces, and the interpretation of key parameters. The lecture also explores the relationship between temperature, speed, and position of the solidification front, as predicted by Chvorinov's model. Additionally, it discusses heat flow, equilibrium equations, and the determination of parameters for successful solidification. The lecture concludes with a detailed examination of the solid-liquid interface, energy balances, and the control of solidification rates in foundry processes.

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Eric Boillat

Contact Microcity Phone: 41 21 69 54456 Teaching & PhD Past EPFL PhD Students as codirector Serguei Kolossov, Cédric André, Jamasp Jhabvala, Christoph Van Gestel, Tatiana Polivnikova, Nikola Kalentics Courses Industrial production processes ME-212 Application windows of the main manufacturing process categories. Implementation of simple models describing the behavior of the main manufacturing processes. Basic understanding of the economic aspects of production processes. Manufacturing proc

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