Solidification behavior of copper/aluminum composites in twin-roll casting under electric fields

Electric field is widely used in the preparation of metallic materials to enhance their properties. In this study, we simulated the solidification behavior of twin-roll casting (TRC) copper/aluminum composites (Cu/Al) using finite volume method. A comparative examination of the temperature distribut...

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Main Authors: Mingyang Zhang, Jiaruo Li, Fuqiang Chu, Yanhui Feng
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-02-01
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description Electric field is widely used in the preparation of metallic materials to enhance their properties. In this study, we simulated the solidification behavior of twin-roll casting (TRC) copper/aluminum composites (Cu/Al) using finite volume method. A comparative examination of the temperature distribution, fluid dynamics, and instantaneous cooling rate, is conducted considering scenarios both with and without the influence of an electric field. The introduction of the electric field leads to an elevation in temperature within the molten pool, thereby affecting the solidification process and extending the duration of vortex maintenance. The transient cooling rate is demonstrated to decrease, and the asymmetry in heat transfer within the middle and lower sections is correspondingly reduced. As the electric potential increases, the heat flux can be better transferred laterally, which diminishes the temperature gradient at the Cu/Al interface. In addition, the application of an appropriate electric potential ensures that the sump depth ratio (SDR) is in a reasonable range while enhancing the reaction length ratio (RLR). This enhancement improves the atomic bonding strength at the interface while preserving the continuity of the TRC process. These results are expected to provide a theoretical basis for the development and optimization of the Cu/Al TRC technology.
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spelling doaj-art-cfce2c9e548c452f88f362e689488ecf2025-02-02T05:27:30ZengElsevierCase Studies in Thermal Engineering2214-157X2025-02-0166105803Solidification behavior of copper/aluminum composites in twin-roll casting under electric fieldsMingyang Zhang0Jiaruo Li1Fuqiang Chu2Yanhui Feng3School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, ChinaSchool of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, ChinaCorresponding author.; School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, ChinaCorresponding author.; School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, ChinaElectric field is widely used in the preparation of metallic materials to enhance their properties. In this study, we simulated the solidification behavior of twin-roll casting (TRC) copper/aluminum composites (Cu/Al) using finite volume method. A comparative examination of the temperature distribution, fluid dynamics, and instantaneous cooling rate, is conducted considering scenarios both with and without the influence of an electric field. The introduction of the electric field leads to an elevation in temperature within the molten pool, thereby affecting the solidification process and extending the duration of vortex maintenance. The transient cooling rate is demonstrated to decrease, and the asymmetry in heat transfer within the middle and lower sections is correspondingly reduced. As the electric potential increases, the heat flux can be better transferred laterally, which diminishes the temperature gradient at the Cu/Al interface. In addition, the application of an appropriate electric potential ensures that the sump depth ratio (SDR) is in a reasonable range while enhancing the reaction length ratio (RLR). This enhancement improves the atomic bonding strength at the interface while preserving the continuity of the TRC process. These results are expected to provide a theoretical basis for the development and optimization of the Cu/Al TRC technology.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25000632Copper/aluminum composite (Cu/Al)Twin-roll casting (TRC)Multi-field couplingProcess optimization
spellingShingle Mingyang Zhang
Jiaruo Li
Fuqiang Chu
Yanhui Feng
Solidification behavior of copper/aluminum composites in twin-roll casting under electric fields
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
Copper/aluminum composite (Cu/Al)
Twin-roll casting (TRC)
Multi-field coupling
Process optimization
title Solidification behavior of copper/aluminum composites in twin-roll casting under electric fields
title_full Solidification behavior of copper/aluminum composites in twin-roll casting under electric fields
title_fullStr Solidification behavior of copper/aluminum composites in twin-roll casting under electric fields
title_full_unstemmed Solidification behavior of copper/aluminum composites in twin-roll casting under electric fields
title_short Solidification behavior of copper/aluminum composites in twin-roll casting under electric fields
title_sort solidification behavior of copper aluminum composites in twin roll casting under electric fields
topic Copper/aluminum composite (Cu/Al)
Twin-roll casting (TRC)
Multi-field coupling
Process optimization
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25000632
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