CFD-supported optimization of flow distribution in quench tank for heat treatment of A357 alloy large complicated components

作者: Xia-wei YANG , Jing-chuan ZHU , Wen-ya LI

DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(15)63975-9

关键词: Flow (psychology)Mechanical engineeringWork (thermodynamics)AlloyEngineeringFlow distributionComputational fluid dynamicsMechanicsProcess (computing)Flow velocityFluent

摘要: Abstract The flow distribution in quench tank for heat treatment of A357 alloy large complicated components was simulated using FLUENT computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. velocity and the uniformity field two types tanks (with or without agitation system) were calculated. results show that system has not evident regularity. While as with system, fields different parameters have certain a distinct advantage over agitation. Proper process also obtained. Finally, model established this work testified by an example from publication. This high accuracy is able to optimize structures can be helpful industrial production theoretical investigation components.

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