Finite Element Method

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Thermal Process Modeling to Save Energy

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✍️ Authors: V. Mendoza, J. Gonzalez

🔖 Topics: energy consumption, finite element method

🏭 Vertical: Primary Metal

🏢 Organizations: Carpenter Technology


The thermal schedule for heating workpieces is often determined by simple rules and experience in industrial production. Thus, a finite element method (FEM) based simulation of heating ingots in heat treatment furnaces is of great importance to thermal optimization. FEM modeling allows for the prediction and control of temperature uniformity — and ultimately microstructure, residual stresses, workpiece properties, and reducing energy consumption.

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