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ISSN Imprimir: 1064-2285
ISSN On-line: 2162-6561
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The Choice of Turbulence Model and the Simulation of Ingot Casting and Solidification
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Based on the numerical implementation of the mathematical model taking into account the natural and forced convection within the enclosure, three schemes for the closure of turbulence are analyzed: the Prandtl mixing path model, the single-parameter k model, and the two-parameter k-ε model. It is shown that the k-ε model provides a more comprehensive description of the effect of flows in the process of steel casting to the ingot mold. For the calculations in the design problems for the regions of a rather simple shape, the implementation of the single-parameter model is proposed. The effect of the Rayleigh number on the turbulent character of the melt flow is studied.