This book provides a comprehensive technical foundation and practical examples for casting process modeling technology, highlighting fundamental theory for solidification and useful applications for industrial production. Featuring more than 1600 references, equations, photographs, micrographs, drawings, and tables, Modeling for Casting and Solidification Processing describes heat transfer and fluid flow discusses thermal stress and microstructure evolution examines micro- and macrosegregation addresses defect prediction and thermophysical properties clarifies vacuum arc and electroslag remelting spotlights electron beam and plasma arc melting and more Containing chapters from over 25 experts drawn from industry, research institutes, and academia, Modeling for Casting and Solidification Processing is a valuable reference for materials, manufacturing, process, mechanical, aerospace, automotive, development, chemical, and modeling engineers; casting and solidification researchers and scientists; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.

This text seeks to provide a comprehensive technical foundation and practical examples for casting process modelling technology. It highlights fundamental theory for solidification and useful applications for industrial production. It also details shape and ingot castings, semi-solid metalworking, and spray forming.