Three-dimensional fluid-thermal-structure multiphysics interaction simulation model of aluminium extrusion process

Maher A. R. Sadiq Al-Baghdadi; Muhannad Al-Waily

doi:10.15282/jmes.15.3.2021.04.0648

Authors

Maher A. R. Sadiq Al-Baghdadi Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq. Mobile: +9647719898955; Phone: +96433340952; Fax: +96433340951 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9172-8771
Muhannad Al-Waily Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq. Mobile: +9647719898955; Phone: +96433340952; Fax: +96433340951 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7630-1980

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15282/jmes.15.3.2021.04.0648

Keywords:

Aluminium extrusion, CFD, Multiphysics, Fluid-thermal-structure interaction, Three-dimensional model, Stress

Abstract

Three dimensional fluid-thermal-structure multiphysics interaction simulation model of aluminium extrusion process has been simulated and presented in this paper. This multiphysics complex geometrical engineering process is simulated effectively using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation with very high accuracy, where the aluminium material is treated as a fluid that has a very high viscosity which depends on temperature and velocity. When aluminium moving, the inner friction will work as a heat source, therefore the model of the heat transfer is completely coupled together with those governing model of the fluid dynamics. Material properties come into a viscosity function that can be related to the flow stress locally depending on forming velocity and temperature. In addition, the stresses distribution in the die that introduces due to the fluid pressure and the thermal loads has been modelled by fully coupled the simulation model with the structural mechanic's analysis. Fully three-dimensional results during the process of the temperature distribution, velocity profile, von Mises stress distribution, total displacement and deflection distribution, equivalent volumetric strain distribution, and pressure distribution are presented and analysed with a focus on the fundamental understanding. The model is shown to be able to provide a computer-aided design tool for optimize this complex engineering process by improving productivity and reducing scrap.

Author Biographies

Maher A. R. Sadiq Al-Baghdadi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq. Mobile: +9647719898955; Phone: +96433340952; Fax: +96433340951

Asst. Prof. Maher A.R. Sadiq Al-Baghdadi is a lecturer in the Kufa University, Faculty of Engineering. He has published many academic and industrial oriented papers and books. His research interests include fuel cell technology; computational fluid dynamics (CFD); renewable energy; alternative fuels; and energy and environmental impact.

Contact: mahirar.albaghdadi@uokufa.edu.iq

Muhannad Al-Waily, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq. Mobile: +9647719898955; Phone: +96433340952; Fax: +96433340951

Asst. Prof. Dr. Muhannad Al-Waily, Lecturer at Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering , Al-Kufa University. Ph.D. In Mechanical Engineering/College of Engineering / Alnahrain University /Iraq. • Specialization: Applied Mechanics- Vibration Analysis, Composite Material, Crack Analysis, Health Monitoring, Graduation Date: 2012. M.Sc. In Mechanical Engineering/ College of Engineering/University of Kufa/Iraq • Specialization: Applied Mechanics- Vibration Analysis, Composite Material, Stress Analysis, Graduation Date: 2005. B.Sc. In Mechanical Engineering/ College of Engineering/University of Kufa /Iraq • Specialization: General Mechanics, Graduation Date: 2002.

Research Interests, Vibration Engineering Analysis Study, Plate and Shell Study, Vibration Beam, Plate, Shell Analysis, Stress Analysis Study under Static and Dynamic Loading, Buckling Analysis Study, Composite Materials Study, Fatigue Analysis Study of Engineering Materials, Mechanical Properties of Engineering Materials Study, Control and Stability of Mechanical Application Study, Damage Study (Crack and Delamination Study), Flow Induced Vibration of Pipe, Heat Generation due to Vibration Effect, Rubber Material Study, Prosthetic and Orthotics Study, Friction Stir Welding Study, and other mechanical researches.

Associate Editors, Applied Mechanics Research Center, International Energy and Environment Foundation (IEEF), Najaf, http://www.ijee.ieefoundation.org/, http://www.amrc.ieefoundation.org/, http://www.ieefoundation.org/

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