Simulation of Dendrite Remelting via the Phase-Field Method
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Phase Field Model
2.1. Establishment of Remelting Phase Field Model
2.2. The Establishment of Geometric Model and the Determination of Boundary Conditions
3. Analysis of Dendrite-Remelting Simulation Results
3.1. Dendrite Remelting Process
3.2. Dendrite Remelting Mode in Lateral Dendrite Melting
3.3. Dendrite Remelting—The Main Dendrite Melting Mode
4. Conclusions
- Based on the phase field method, a dendrite growth model was established and solved using the finite difference method (FDM), which provided the initial conditions for the solution of the dendrite remelting model. The results show that under the influence of interfacial anisotropy, the crystal nuclei exhibit obvious main dendrite growth in both horizontal and vertical directions, showing the characteristic of a preferred orientation in the process of dendrite growth.
- Based on the solution data derived from the phase field method and dendrite growth model, a temperature-induced dendrite remelting model was established and solved. The results show that the dendrite remelting process follows a certain sequence, wherein the lateral branches melt the main dendrite first and then melt. When the lateral branches are not completely melted or the root is not broken, the main dendrite stem will shrink to a certain extent but not melt. The melting process of lateral branches consists of the contraction of lateral branches back into the main dendrites and the fracturing of the lateral branches of the main dendrites. The melting process of main dendrites takes the form of multi-stage melting due to the inhomogeneity of the crystal structure and the difference in the melting-induced fracturing of the lateral branches.
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Han, X.; Li, C.; Zhan, H.; Li, S.; Liu, J.; Kong, F.; Wang, X. Simulation of Dendrite Remelting via the Phase-Field Method. Coatings 2024, 14, 1364. https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings14111364
Han X, Li C, Zhan H, Li S, Liu J, Kong F, Wang X. Simulation of Dendrite Remelting via the Phase-Field Method. Coatings. 2024; 14(11):1364. https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings14111364
Chicago/Turabian StyleHan, Xing, Chang Li, Hao Zhan, Shuchao Li, Jiabo Liu, Fanhong Kong, and Xuan Wang. 2024. "Simulation of Dendrite Remelting via the Phase-Field Method" Coatings 14, no. 11: 1364. https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings14111364