A coupled multi-physics model for induction heat treatment processes

David Cardinaux, François Bay, Yvan Chastel

MINES ParisTech, CEMEF – Centre de Mise en Forme des Matériaux,,CNRS UMR 7635, 06904 Sophia Antipolis Cedex, France.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2010.4.0299

Abstract:

Several multi-physics problems are coupled in induction heat treatment processes. This makes them often difficult to control and understand. For instance, anticipations or minimizing distortions generated by such a process usually may require long and costly try-outs. A specific computational tool has been developed to help designing and optimizing this class of heat treatment operations. The tool is based on a multi-physics model which couples electromagnetic equations, heat transfer, mechanical response of the material, and metallurgical phase changes. This paper gives a short presentation of this tool. Emphasis is placed on analyzing which phenomena have to be taken into account. Simulations of the induction heating of a crankshaft are also presented.

Cite as:

Cardinaux, D., Bay, F., & Chastel, Y. (2010). A coupled multi-physics model for induction heat treatment processes. Computer Methods in Materials Science, 10(4), 307 – 312. https://doi.org/10.7494/cmms.2010.4.0299

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Keywords:

Multi-physics coupling, Electromagnetism, Metallurgy, Finite elements, Heat transfer, Solid mechanics

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