Simulating fast electron beam melting with a parallel thermal free surface lattice Boltzmann method

Ammer R, Ljungblad U, Markl M, Körner C, Rüde U (2014)


Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2014

Journal

Publisher: Elsevier

Book Volume: 67

Pages Range: 318-330

Journal Issue: 2

URI: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0898122113005944

DOI: 10.1016/j.camwa.2013.10.001

Abstract

This paper introduces a three dimensional (3D) thermal lattice Boltzmann method for the simulation of electron beam melting processes. The multi-distribution approach incorporates a state-of-the-art volume of fluid free surface method to handle the complex interaction between gas, liquid, and solid phases. The paper provides a detailed explanation of the modeling of the electron beam gun properties, such as the absorption rate and the energy dissipation. Additionally, an algorithm for the construction of a realistic powder bed is discussed. Special emphasis is placed to a parallel, optimized implementation due to the high computational costs of 3D simulations. Finally, a thorough validation of the heat equation and the solid-liquid phase transition demonstrates the capability of the approach to considerably improve the electron beam melting process. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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APA:

Ammer, R., Ljungblad, U., Markl, M., Körner, C., & Rüde, U. (2014). Simulating fast electron beam melting with a parallel thermal free surface lattice Boltzmann method. Computers & Mathematics with Applications, 67(2), 318-330. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.camwa.2013.10.001

MLA:

Ammer, Regina, et al. "Simulating fast electron beam melting with a parallel thermal free surface lattice Boltzmann method." Computers & Mathematics with Applications 67.2 (2014): 318-330.

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