Mathematical and physical modeling of materials processing operations / Olusegun J. Ilegbusi, Manabu Iguchi and Walter Wahnsiedler.
By: Ilegbusi, O. J
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Contributor(s): Iguchi, Manabu | Wahnsiedler, Walter.
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BookSeries: CRC mechanical engineering series.Publisher: Boca Raton, FL ; London : Chapman & Hall/CRC, 2000Description: various pagings, 494 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 1584880171.Subject(s): Manufacturing processes -- Mathematical models | Mass transfer -- Mathematical models | Heat -- Transmission -- Mathematical models | Transport theory | Fluid mechanicsDDC classification: 670 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 670 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00085281 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The past few decades have brought significant advances in the computational methods and in the experimental techniques used to study transport phenomena in materials processing operations. However, the advances have been made independently and with competition between the two approaches. Mathematical models are easier and less costly to implement, but experiments are essential for verifying theoretical models.
In Mathematical and Physical Modeling of Materials Processing Operations, the authors bridge the gap between mathematical modelers and experimentalists. They combine mathematical and physical modeling principles for materials processing operations simulation and use numerous examples to compare theoretical and experimental results.
The modeling of transport processes is multi-disciplinary, involving concepts and principles not all of which can be associated with just one field of study. Therefore, the authors have taken care to ensure that the text is self-sustaining through the variety and breadth of topics covered. Beyond the usual topics associated with transport phenomena, the authors also include detailed discussion of numerical methods and implementation of process models, software and hardware selection and application, and representation of auxiliary relationships, including turbulence modeling, chemical kinetics, magnetohydrodynamics, and multi-phase flow. They also provide several correlations for representing the boundary conditions of fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transfer phenomena.
Mathematical and Physical Modeling of Materials Processing Operations is ideal for introducing these tools to materials engineers and researchers. Although the book emphasizes materials, some of the topics will prove interesting and useful to researchers in other fields of chemical and mechanical engineering.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Building blocks of mathematical models -- Science base of mathematical model development -- Subsidiary relationships used in mathematical modeling -- Scaling, scoping and asymptotic solutions -- Numerical techniques -- Implementation and verification of process models -- Mathematical modeling case studies -- Basic elements of physical modeling -- Physical modeling examples.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Chapter 1 Introduction (p. 1)
- A Brief History of Aluminum Recycling (p. 2)
- Advantages (and Challenges) of Recycling (p. 4)
- Recommended Reading (p. 8)
- References (p. 8)
- Chapter 2 The Ore Body (p. 9)
- The Wrought Aluminum Alloy System (p. 9)
- The Cast Aluminum Alloy System (p. 14)
- The Product Mix (p. 18)
- Recommended Reading (p. 23)
- References (p. 23)
- Chapter 3 Scrap Collection (p. 25)
- The Materials Life Cycle (p. 25)
- Scrap Collection Practice (p. 29)
- New Scrap (p. 29)
- Old Scrap (p. 30)
- Transportation (p. 31)
- Building (p. 32)
- Packaging (p. 32)
- Wire and Cable (p. 37)
- Recommended Reading (p. 37)
- References (p. 37)
- Chapter 4 Aluminum Recycling Economics (p. 41)
- History of Aluminum Production (p. 41)
- Production of Primary Aluminum (p. 42)
- Uses (p. 43)
- Aluminum Recycling (p. 43)
- Recycling of Used Aluminum Beverage Cans (p. 45)
- Aluminum Recycling: An Economic Perspective (p. 48)
- Conclusion (p. 51)
- Recommended Reading (p. 53)
- References (p. 53)
- Chapter 5 Beneficiation Technology (p. 55)
- Comminution (p. 55)
- Separation (p. 62)
- Hand Sorting (p. 62)
- Air Classification (p. 63)
- Magnetic Separation (p. 65)
- Eddy-Current Sorting (p. 67)
- Heavy-Media Separation (HMS) (p. 71)
- The Alloy Separation Problem (p. 75)
- Thermal Processing (p. 78)
- Decoating (p. 78)
- Pyrolysis of Composite Packaging (p. 85)
- Paint Removal (p. 85)
- Partial Melting (p. 86)
- Sweat Melting (p. 86)
- Agglomeration (p. 87)
- Balers (p. 87)
- Briquetting (p. 88)
- Recommended Reading (p. 89)
- References (p. 90)
- Chapter 6 Beneficiation Practice (p. 93)
- New Scrap (p. 93)
- Municipal Solid Waste (p. 100)
- UBCs and Other Packaging (p. 102)
- Automotive Scrap (p. 105)
- Electrical and Electronic Scrap (p. 107)
- Recommended Reading (p. 111)
- References (p. 111)
- Chapter 7 Melting Furnace Fundamentals (p. 113)
- Heat-Transfer Kinetics (p. 113)
- Combustion (p. 115)
- The Chemistry of Fluxing (p. 117)
- Refractory Interactions (p. 118)
- Recommended Reading (p. 120)
- References (p. 120)
- Chapter 8 Melting Furnace Parts and Accessories (p. 123)
- Burners (p. 123)
- Use of Enriched Air (p. 123)
- Regeneration (p. 125)
- Flame Manipulation (p. 126)
- Baffles (p. 126)
- Recuperators (p. 127)
- Refractories (p. 128)
- Stirring (p. 129)
- Environmental Equipment (p. 133)
- Recommended Reading (p. 135)
- References (p. 135)
- Chapter 9 Fossil-Fuel Furnaces (p. 137)
- Single-Chamber Designs (p. 137)
- Multiple-Chamber Furnaces (p. 141)
- Small-Volume Melters (p. 145)
- Rotary Furnaces (p. 145)
- Holding and Dosing Furnaces (p. 146)
- Recommended Reading (p. 147)
- References (p. 147)
- Chapter 10 Electric Furnace Melting (p. 151)
- Induction Furnaces (p. 152)
- Coreless Furnaces (p. 152)
- Channel Furnaces (p. 158)
- Resistance Furnaces (p. 160)
- Recommended Reading (p. 161)
- References (p. 161)
- Chapter 11 The Recycling Industry (p. 163)
- Who Recycles Aluminum? (p. 163)
- Influences on the Aluminum Recycling Industry (p. 165)
- The Impact of Government (p. 165)
- The Impact of Demand (p. 166)
- The Impact of Cost (p. 167)
- The Impact of Technology (p. 168)
- Recommended Reading (p. 168)
- References (p. 169)
- Chapter 12 Metal Refining and Purification (p. 171)
- Common Impurities in Molten Aluminum (p. 171)
- Hydrogen (p. 171)
- Reactive Metals (p. 173)
- Inclusions (p. 174)
- The Fourth Class of Impurities (p. 176)
- Fundamentals of Impurity Removal (p. 176)
- Hydrogen (p. 176)
- Reactive Metals (p. 177)
- Inclusions (p. 179)
- Refining Strategy (p. 181)
- Melting Furnace (p. 182)
- Crucible Pretreatment (p. 182)
- Casting Furnace (p. 183)
- In-Line Degassing (p. 183)
- Filtration (p. 185)
- Recommended Reading (p. 190)
- References (p. 190)
- Chapter 13 Dross Processing (p. 193)
- Types of Dross (p. 193)
- Processing Options for Dross (p. 194)
- Hot Processing (p. 194)
- Dross-Cooling Options (p. 197)
- Comminution (p. 199)
- Melting Options: The Rotary Salt Furnace (p. 200)
- Salt-Free Processes (p. 201)
- Saltcake and Salt Dross Processing (p. 204)
- Recommended Reading (p. 205)
- References (p. 205)
- Chapter 14 Safety and Environmental Considerations (p. 209)
- Collection and Beneficiation (p. 209)
- Thermal Processing and Melting (p. 211)
- Responses to Hazards (p. 213)
- Scrap Acquisition and Storage (p. 213)
- Charging and Melting (p. 214)
- Recommended Reading (p. 216)
- References (p. 217)
- Index (p. 219)