This collection explores computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling and simulation of engineering processes, with contributions from researchers and engineers involved in the modeling of multiscale and multiphase phenomena in material processing systems. The papers cover the following processes: Iron and Steelmaking (Tundish, Casting, Converter, Blast Furnace); Microstructure Evolution; Casting with External Field Interaction; and Smelting, Degassing, Ladle Processing, Mechanical Mixing, and Ingot Casting. The collection also covers applications of CFD to engineering processes, and demonstrates how CFD can help scientists and engineers to better understand the fundamentals of engineering processes.

Table of Contents:
Preface ix Editors xi Iron and Steelmaking (Tundish, Casting, Converter, Blast Furnace) On the Importance of Modeling 3D Shrinkage Cavities for the Prediction of Macrosegregation in Steel Ingots 3 A. Ludwig, M. Wu, and A. Kharicha Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations of a Laboratory Flash Reactor Relevant to a Novel Ironmaking Process 11 Deqiu Fan, Yousef Mohassab, and H.Y. Sohn Fluid Flow and Inclusion Motion in a Five-Strand Continuous Casting Tundish 19 Abulikemu Yasen and Dongteng Pan Liquid Steel Flow and Interactions with Nonmetallic Phases in the Continuous Casting Tundish Using CFD & Physical Modeling 27 Christopher Eastman Jr., Peter Glaws, and Dongbu Cao Simulation of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Plasma Arc Region of AC Electric Arc Furnace 35 Qipeng Dong and Jiongming Zhang Simulation of Heat Transfer in Slab Continuous Casting Mold and New Formation Mechanism of Shell Hot Spots 43 Zhaozhen Cai and Miaoyong Zhu Computational Investigation of Splashing Behaviors in Steelmaking Converter 51 Qiang Li, Mingming Li, Mingxia Feng, and Zongshu Zou Simulation of Air Entrainment in High Pressure Die Casting Applications 59 Juergen Jakumeit, Herfried Behnken, Frank Schmidt, Julian Gänz, Bastian Thorwald, and Michael Mathes Numerical Simulation of the Multiphase Flow in the Single-Tundish System 67 Shupei Liu, Bo Wang, Zhiliang Yang, Shuai Feng, Kongfang Feng, Jinyin Xie, and Jieyu Zhang CFD Analysis of Blast Furnace Operating Condition Impacts on Operational Efficiency 75 Tyamo Okosun, Armin K. Silaen, Guangwu Tang, Bin Wu, and Chenn Q. Zhou Microstructure Evolution Validation of a Model for the Columnar to Equiaxed Transition with Melt Convection 85 Mahdi Torabi Rad and Christoph Beckermann Modeling the Multicomponent Columar-to-Equiaxed Transition of Alloy 625 93 Kyle Fezi and Matthew J.M. Krane Performance Optimization and Evaluation of a 3D CA-FVM Model for Dendritic Growth of Fe-C Alloy 101 Weiling Wang, Sen Luo, and Miaoyong Zhu Multiscale Modeling of the Solidification Structure Evolution of Continuously Cast Steel Blooms and Slabs 109 Laurentiu Nastac, Mikko Kärkkäinen, Pilvi Hietanen, and Seppo Louhenkilpi Numerical Simulation of Dendritic Growth of Fe-C Binary Alloy with Natural Convection 117 Sen Luo, Weiling Wang, and Miaoyong Zhu Localized Strengthening of Al-Based Casting Alloys by Automatized Optimization of Laser Heat Treatment 125 A. Ludwig and T. Holzmann Casting with External Field Interaction A High-Order Acoustic Cavitation Model for the Treatment of a Moving Liquid Metal Volume 135 G S Bruno Lebon, Iakovos Tzanakis, Koulis Pericleous, and Dmitry Eskin Progress on Numerical Modeling of the Dispersion of Ceramic Nanoparticles during Ultrasonic Processing and Solidification of Al-Based Nanocomposites 143 Daojie Zhang and Laurentiu Nastac Effects of Velocity-Based Packing Criteria on Models of Alloy Solidification with Free Floating Solid 151 A. Plotkowski and Matthew J.M. Krane Large Eddy Simulations on the Effects on Double-Ruler Electromagnetic Braking and Nozzle Submergence Depth on Molten Steel Flow in a Commercial Continuous Casting Mold 159 Kai Jin, Surya P. Vanka, Brian G. Thomas, and Xiaoming Ruan Smelting, Degassing, Ladle Processing, Mechanical Mixing, and Ingot Casting CFD Modeling of a Ladle with Top Stirring Lance 169 Haibo Ma, Xia Chen, Hoyong Hwang, Megan Pratt, Russel J. Mulligan, Bin Wu, Guangwu Tang, and Chenn Q. Zhou Numerical Simulation on Multiphase Flow in the Two Side-Blown Oxygen-Enriched Copper Smelting Furnace 179 Liu Guanting, Liu Yan, Li Xiaolong, and Zhang Ting-an 3D CFD Modeling of the LMF System 187 Laurentiu Nastac, Daojie Zhang, Qing Cao, April Pitts, and Robert Williams Application of CFD to Multi-Phase Mixing in the Metals and Mining Industries 195 Duane Baker and Adam Blackmore Numerical Study and Experimental Validation of Multiple Pouring Process in a 438-t Steel Ingot 203 Zhenhu Duan, Houfa Shen, Jinwu Kang, and Baicheng Liu 3D CFD Multicomponent Model for Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing of Titanium Particles 213 Muhammad Faizan-Ur-Rab, Saden H. Zahiri, S.H. Masood, M. Jahedi, and R. Nagarajah Numerical Simulation of Effect of Different Electrodes on Magnetic Force and Flow Field of Pure Aluminum Melt 221 Qixin Wang, Xiang Wang, Zhishuai Xu, Ning Pei, Yongyong Gong, and Qijie Zhai Poster Session Gas-Solid Flow and Injected Gas Distribution in OBF Analyzed by DEM-CFD 229 Zeshang Dong, Jingsong Wang, Jinzhou Liu, Xuefeng She, Qingguo Xue, and Lin Lin Improving Current Efficiency Through Optimizing Electrolyte Flow in Zinc Electrowinning Cell 239 Hongdan Wang, Wentang Xia, Wenqiang Yang, and Bingzhi Ren Influence of Heavy Reduction (HR) on the Internal Quality of the Bearing Steel GCr15 Bloom 247 Cheng Ji, Chen-hui Wu, and Miao-yong Zhu Numerical Study of Flow Behavior and Optimization of Nozzle Ports in Continuous Casting Slab Mold 255 Shuai Feng, LingXiang Hong, Bo Wang, Shupei Liu, Zhiliang Yang, Kongfang Feng, Liang Bai, and Jieyu Zhang The Effect of Pulse Width on the Characteristic of Discharge and Flow for Pure Aluminum 263 Xiang Wang, Zhishuai Xu, Qixin Wang, Qijie Zhai, Ning Pei, and Yongyong Gong Author Index 271 Subject Index 275