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Electrode tip melting simulation during vacuum arc remelting of Inconel 718

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OSTI ID:5972728
The goal of this paper is to present a tool to simulate transient melting of the electrode tip. This capability is needed to develop and test furnace control algorithms since experimental determination is difficult and expensive. Simulation incorporates parameters (including arc voltage, arc current, electrode gap and furnace pressure) from previous quasisteady experiments with 460 mm diameter Inconel 718 electrodes. Cathode heating rates (determined by classical as well as experimental arc models) are linked to these independent variables. After radiative loss adjustments to the heating, transient one dimensional melting is computed. 10 refs.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5972728
Report Number(s):
SAND-85-2038C; CONF-860132-3; ON: DE86009380
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English