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Numerical Simulation of Sand Casting of Stainless Steel Pump Impeller

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Jurković, Karlo, Schauperl, Zdravko, Šolić, Sanja, Bauer, Branko·2024·Metals
DOI 10.3390/met14040435
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This paper investigates the casting defects of a stainless steel pump impeller manufactured through the sand casting process. The material characterization of austenitic steel AISI 316L was initially carried out, which examined the chemical composition of the casting and its microstructure. The next step was to determine the cause of the casting defects using numerical simulations. The numerical simulations were performed using ProCAST software (Version 18.0). Initial results of the filling and solidification simulations were conducted using the parameters employed in the actual casting process, revealing casting defects in corresponding locations. The casting process was subsequently modified to achieve improved results. This involved reconstructing the gating system, redesigning the riser, and incorporating a cylindrical chiller. The results show that the modified casting process significantly reduces the occurrence of defects in the final product. The study provides useful insights into the analysis and modification of the casting process for stainless steel pump impellers produced through sand casting. The results can help improve the quality of such products and reduce production costs associated with casting defects.

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  • AISI316L is one of the most utilized materials across various processes (LMD, BMD, BJP, DMLS-LPBF-SLM) and is highly used in impellers due to its high mechanical strength, corrosion and wear resistance, longevity, high-temperature resistance, ease of maintenance, and good performance at low temperatures.

    “It was evidenced that AISI316L is one of the most utilized materials across various processes (LMD, BMD, BJP, DMLS-LPBF-SLM) and is highly used in impellers due to its high mechanical strength, corrosion and wear resistance, longevity, high-temperature resistance, ease of maintenance, and good performance at low temperatures [129,130].”

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Jurković, K., Schauperl, Z., Šolić, S., & Bauer, B.
Affiliations
  • University of Zagreb (HR)
  • University North (HR)
Corresponding author
  • Jurković, Karlo
  • Bauer, Branko
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Venue
Metals
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2024-04-08
Volume
14
Issue
4
Pages
435
ISSN
2075-4701 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.3390/met14040435
OpenAlex
W4394580337
Cited by
9
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Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Mechanical Engineering › Metallurgical Processes and Thermodynamics
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Materials Chemistry › Solidification and crystal growth phenomena
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Computational Mechanics › Heat Transfer and Numerical Methods
Keywords
sand casting, 316L stainless steel, casting defects, solidification simulation, gating system design, riser design, casting process optimization

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