《model_of_laser_welding》.pdf

A computer program for the calculation of three dimensional fluid flow and heat transfer during keyhole mode laser welding R. Rai, H. Zhao, G. G. Roy and T. DebRoy Department of Materials Science and Engineering The Pennsylvania State University INDEX 1. Model Capabilities 2 2. Special features of the program 2 3. Input file 2 4. Output files 4 5. Calculation Procedure 6 6. Major components of the code 7 a. Calculation of keyhole geometry 7 Assumptions 7 Energy balance on keyhole wall 7 Consideration for plasma absorption and multiple reflections 9 b. Three dimensional fluid flow and heat transfer 11 Governing equations 11 Boundary conditions 12 Turbulence model 13 Solution methodology 14 Convergence criterion 15 7. Remarks about the code a. User modifiable sections of the code 15 b. Header.for