Papers by Author: Radu Mureşan

Abstract: The mechanical properties of the welded structures are directly related to the weldability of the steels, thus the estimation of the microstructural constituents in the weld and maximum hardness in the HAZ according to the welding process parameters represent a problem of great interest. The microstructural changes in the HAZ are estimated using a five-parameter logistic function (5PL), which is very accurate in the fitting highly asymmetric data. Also, the same 5PL function can be used in order to predict hardness and toughness in the HAZ based on the heat flow, cooling rates between 800-500 oC and chemical composition of the material. A discussion about the parameters of the 5PL function and fitting experimental data is presented and a studied case for welding S355J2 steel plates is also analyzed.

Abstract: The paper is focused on the physical phenomena that occurs during gas atomization process, like fragmentation mechanism of the molten stream, the secondary breakup mechanism, droplets velocities and particles temperature history. The modeling of droplet dynamic and thermal history was achieved by using a software program realized by authors, called MetLAB, using the heat balance equations between the cooling gas and the molten metal droplets.

Abstract: The goal of present work was to study the possibility to produce bars from heavy alloys based tungsten through rotary forging. For the experiment there were selected two compositions from the system W-Ni-Fe (90, respectively 93 %W/wt., Ni/Fe ratio = 7/3). From the two compositions there were prepared samples by conventional route of liquid phase sintering, followed by thermal treatment in a neutral atmosphere (N2, Ar) and by rotary forging with different reduction degree.

Abstract: The main objective of this study is to find out a simple method to ensure a good dispersion of Al2O3 in the Cu matrix. The method should avoid the segregation effect due to the high difference of the densities of Cu (8.93 g/cm3) and Al2O3 (3.96 g/cm3). In the process of obtaining of the Cu-Al2O3 composite we have considered starting with a material whose density is closer to the density of Al2O3. We have chosen CuO whose density is about 6 g/cm3 so the composite material was obtained starting with copper oxide and alumina powder. We have studied the influence of Al2O3 content and of the compacting pressure upon material’s compactness and hardness. The dispersion finer is highlighted by the microstructure of the surfaces.