| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/G014094/1 |
| Title: |
Mathematical modelling of the planar-flow spin casting |
| Principal Investigator: |
Smith, Dr WR |
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| Department: |
School of Mathematics |
| Organisation: |
University of Birmingham |
| Scheme: |
Overseas Travel Grants (OTGS) |
| Starts: |
06 October 2008 |
Ends: |
05 January 2009 |
Value (£): |
18,665
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Continuum Mechanics |
Design of Process systems |
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Planar-flow spin casting or melt spinning is a rapid manufacturing process usedto produce solidified material as a thin ribbon or foil. Open problems remain inthe understanding of this process, for example, (i) prediction of the ribbon thickness as a function of the physical parameters, (ii) the process stability and (iii) the surface texture. Planar-flow spin casting is an industrially important process. Successful resolution and/or further clarification of these open problemswill have considerable impact in the commercial and academic material science community.The proposed visit to Cornell will concentrate on the prediction of ribbon thickness as a function of the physical parameters. The ribbon thickness is determined by the coupled thermal and fluid-flow problem. Such a coupled problem requires a combined theoretical and experimental approach. The main objective is to develop a collaboration with the theoretical and experimental experts in Cornell on this issue.
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