Title
Comparison of analytical and computational thermal models for gas metal arc braze welding
Date Issued
01 December 2009
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
conference paper
Author(s)
Shah S.
Lee J.
Seepersad C.
University of Texas at Austin
Abstract
Analytical and computational models are constructed for predicting the temperature distribution in a workpiece during gas metal arc braze-welding (GMABW). Specifically, the weld zone is modeled with Rosenthal's analytical model, a finite difference model (FDM) and a finite volume computational model, constructed in the FLUENT® software package. Each model relates controllable braze-welding process parameters, such as traverse speed and applied voltage, to the temperature field that develops during the braze-welding process. Model-based predictions are validated by comparison with experimental data obtained from braze-welded specimens of C22000 commercial bronze alloy (CuZn90/10%wt). Temperature data are collected during the braze-welding process via thermocouples and infrared pyrometers aimed at the top surface of the specimen. Recommendations are made regarding the range of applicability and limitations of the models. In addition, opportunities are discussed for applying these models as part of an automated control framework for GMABW. Copyright © 2009 by ASME.
Start page
919
End page
928
Volume
2
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Matemáticas Informática y Ciencias de la Información
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-77953018185
ISBN
9780791843574
ISBN of the container
978-079184357-4
DOI of the container
10.1115/HT2009-88491
Conference
Proceedings of the ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference 2009, HT2009
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