Mathematical simulations of the electromagnetic system of a subminiature magnetoelectric engine

This paper is devoted to simulations of a valve electric engine with excitation from high-energy permanent rare-earth magnets. A feature of the design of the engine under consideration is that a stator is manufactured using the polycapillary glass-fiber technique. The conductors of the distributed stator winding are placed in holes pm the tube wall. The cylindrical bipolar rotor is made of iron–neodymium–boron. The assumption accepted in the work during the solving the Laplace equation has made it possible to obtain analytical solutions for the magnetic flux, emf, current, electromagnetic torque, and electromagnetic power.     

Distribution of mineral species in different coal seams of Talcher coalfield and its transformation behavior at varying temperatures

International Journal of Coal Science & Technology - Mineral phase characterization and thorough understanding of its transformation behavior during combustion are imperative to know the...     

Column Kinetic Tests Assessing Geochemical Behavior of Mine Wastes in the Jerada Coal District (Morocco)

The Jerada anthracite mine in Morocco was abandoned in 2001 after producing approximately 20 million tonnes of solid waste. The acid generating potential of these wastes was determined by performing tests on five samples collected from relatively older and more recent waste deposits. No carbonate minerals were identified. Pyrite was the only sulphide mineral observed and much of it had been completely transformed into Fe-oxides. Analysis of the waste indicated low levels (<1 %) of Ca and Mg, while Fe and Al concentrations generally exceeded 5 %. Modified Sobek static tests and column kinetic tests were conducted for 24 months. The static test results were not conclusive (20 <net neutralising potential <20 Kg CaCO₃/t). Leachates from the kinetic tests for three of the five samples showed an initially acidic pH, while those of the remaining two became acidic by the end of the tests. Sulfate concentrations (SO₄ ^2?) decreased over time from 5000 to 200 mg/L.     

Prediction of seepage water pressure for slope stability at the Gol-E-Gohar open pit mine

Slope stability accidents are one of the leading causes of destruction at open pit mining operations. Such interception of the seepage water results in the water inflow from the surrounding aquifer towards the mine excavations. In order to design an effective drainage scheme for an open pit mine, prediction of water inflow into the pit is essential. These changes have resulted in some failures and instability problems in different parts of Gol-E-Gohar iron open pit mine. It seems that main parameters which effect the failure and instability of the mine slopes are high pressure of groundwater and system of discontinuities (faults, joins, and bedding planes), which intersect the pit walls. The analysis results indicate that stability of the final pit slopes is sensitive to multi-planar failures and confined water in the walls pit is also a factor adversely affecting the stability. Problems associated with groundwater at the site were also assessed with the analyses of piezometric level and groundwater inflow.     

The Effects of Annealing After Equal Channel Angular Extrusion (ECAE) on Mechanical and Magnetic Properties of 49Fe-49Co-2V Alloy

Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A - Equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE) of 49Fe-49Co-2V, also known as Hiperco® 50A or Permendur-2V, greatly improves the strength and ductility of...     

Microstructure-Based Estimation of Strength and Ductility Distributions for $$\alpha +\beta $$ Titanium Alloys

Titanium alloys are processed to develop a wide range of microstructure configurations and therefore material properties. While these properties are typically measured experimentally, a framework for property prediction could greatly enhance alloy design and manufacturing. Here a microstructure-sensitive framework is presented for the prediction of strength and ductility as well as estimates of the bounds in variability for these properties. The framework explicitly considers distributions of microstructure via new approaches for instantiation of structure in synthetic samples. The parametric evaluation strategy, including the finite element simulation package FEpX, is used to create and test virtual polycrystalline samples to evaluate the variability bounds of mechanical properties in Ti-6Al-4V. Critical parameters for the property evaluation framework are provided by measurements of single crystal properties and advanced characterization of microstructure and slip system strengths in 2D and 3D. Property distributions for yield strength and ductility are presented, along with the validation and verification steps undertaken. Comparisons between strain localization and slip activity in virtual samples and in experimental grain-scale strain measurements are also discussed.

     

High Temperature Oxidation Behavior of Conventional and Nb-Modified MAR-M246 Ni-Based Superalloy

The present investigations focused on the thermal oxidation of two variants of MAR-M246 alloy having the same contents of Ta and Nb in at. pct, considering the effects of total replacement of Ta by Nb. The alloys were produced by investment casting using high purity elements in induction furnace under vacuum atmosphere. The alloys were oxidized pseudo-isothermally at 800 °C, 900 °C and 1000 °C up to 1000 hours under lab air. Protective oxidation products growing on the surface of the oxidized samples were mainly Al₂O₃, Cr₂O₃. Other less protective oxide such as spinels (NiCr₂O₄ and CoCr₂O₄) and TiO₂ were also detected as oxidation products. The conventional alloy exhibited slight internal oxidation at 800 °C and an enhanced resistance at 900 °C and 1000 °C. The Nb-modified alloy presented an exacerbated internal oxidation and nitridation at 900 °C and 1000 °C and an enhanced resistance at 800 °C. At 1000 °C, Nb-modified alloy was particularly affected by excessive spalling as the main damage mechanisms. From a kinetic point of view, both alloys exhibit the same behavior at 800 °C and 900 °C, with k_p values typical of alumina forming alloys (2 × 10⁻¹⁴ to 3.6 × 10⁻¹³ g² cm⁻⁴ s⁻¹). However, Ta modified alloys exhibited superior oxidation resistance at 1000 °C when compared to the Nb modified alloy due to better adherence of the protective oxide scale.

     

Accelerated Design of Eutectic High Entropy Alloys by ICME Approach

Eutectic high entropy alloy with seven components is designed based on the integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) framework. The framework includes thermodynamic prediction using calculation of phase diagrams (CALPHAD), microstructure simulation using phase-field method, and experimental validation. The designed alloy shows the eutectic structure consisting of FCC and laves phase in the composition range from 8.25 to 10 at. pct Ta. The simulation and experimental results are co-related and a framework is proposed that can be used for high entropy alloy design subjected to various manufacturing processes.

     

Power Supply at Metallurgical Iron-and-Steel Works: Features and Development Prospects

Metallurgist - The article provides a brief assessment of the current state of power supply units at metallurgical plants and prospects for their future development. The principal power-supply...     

Remelting of Iron Shavings with the Synergistic Effect of Minimum Metal Loss

Metallurgist - The well-known technologies of remelting iron shavings lead to significant (30%) losses of metal. An electroslag smelting furnace with graphite electrodes is proposed for remelting...