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Consecutive induction melting of nickel-based superalloy in electrode induction gas atomization.

Authors :
Shan Feng
Min Xia
Chang-Chun Ge
Source :
Chinese Physics B; Jun2017, Vol. 26 Issue 6, p1-1, 1p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The crucible-free electrode induction melting gas atomization (EIGA) technology is an advanced technology for preparing ultra-clean nickel-based superalloy powders. One of the key issues for fabricating powders with high quality and yield is the consecutive induction melting of a superalloy electrode. The coupling of a superalloy electrode and coil, frequency, output power, and heat conduction are investigated to improve the controllable electrode induction melting process. Numerical simulation results show that when the coil frequency is 400 kHz, the output power is 100 kW, superalloy liquid flow with a diameter of about 5 mm is not consecutive. When the coil frequency is reduced to 40 kHz, the output power is 120 kW, superalloy liquid flow is consecutive, and its diameter is about 7 mm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16741056
Volume :
26
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Chinese Physics B
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
123433517
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1088/1674-1056/26/6/060201