| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L97483/01 |
| Title: |
THE CONTAINERLESS MELTING OF REACTIVE METALS FOR CASTINGS OF THE FUTURE |
| Principal Investigator: |
Pericleous, Professor KA |
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| Department: |
Sch of Computing and Maths Sci |
| Organisation: |
University of Greenwich |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 June 1998 |
Ends: |
31 May 2001 |
Value (£): |
139,324
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| Manufacturing Machine & Plant |
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A semi-levitation facility for the containerless melting of reactive materials has been recently commissioned at the IRC Birmingham University, under Prof J Campbell OBE. A mathematical model of this process in which an induced magnetic field is used to melt metal, stir it to promote uniformity of temperature and composition and support it laterally, has been developed at Greenwich by the proposers under EPSRC ROPA funding.The process has great potential, not yet realised due to operating difficulties. These limit the size of the metal charge, instabilities lead to loss of control and metal spillage, low temperature mushy material may enter the mould, e.t.c. A systematic mathematical modelling study of operating parameters, coupled with experiments as planned in this project will lead to a better understanding of the process and an improved design. The work will benefit greatly the UK aerospace industry, especially in the casting of Titanium alloy components.
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