Modelling of Microstructure Evolution during Thermal Processes – A Hybrid Deterministic-Probabilistic Approach

Abstract:

The present contribution focuses on a recently developed model of microstructure evolution. The model is based on a phase field approach, which takes account of kinetic effects in solidification of alloys and intermetallic compounds. It further incorporates crystal orientation as an additional field variable, which evolves through a Monte-Carlo algorithm. Combination of the phase field approach with Monte-Carlo algorithm allows for physically meaningful and computationally effective simulation of microstructure in polycrystalline and intermetallic forming systems. The paper includes various examples of simulated microstructures in different thermal processes.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 704-705)
• Pages: 63-70
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.704-705.63
• Online since: December 2011
• Authors: Iraj Hadi, Mohammad Amin Jabbareh, Roghayeh Nikbakht, Hamid Assadi
• Keywords: Kinetic, Microstructure, Monte-Carlo, Phase Field Modeling, Solidification

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