M.C. Schneider, J. Gu, and C. Beckermann

This project investigates the micro-/macro-segregation in the casting of multicomponent steel alloys. One present application is the prediction of macrosegregation in the large tool steel ingots manufactured by Lukens Steel Company. Capabilities for melt flow and segregation calculations during solidification of steel alloys are also being incorporated in the Magmasoft commercial casting simulation software. An example of flow/heat transfer/species transport/micro-/macro-segregation calculations during the solidification of a steel casting can be viewed in the images below.