Stefanescu D.M. Science and Engineering of Casting Solidification

2nd Edition. — New York: Springer, 2009. — 402 p. — ISBN: 978-0-387-74609-8; - e-ISBN: 978-0-387-74612-8.Stefanescu here attempts to describe solidification theory through the complex mathematical apparatus required for a fundamental treatment of the problem. The mathematics is however restricted to the elements essential to attain a working knowledge in the field. This is in line with the main goal of the book, which is to educate the reader in the fast moving area of computational modeling of solidification of castings. A special effort has been made to introduce the reader to the latest developments in solidification theory including, in this second edition, a new chapter on semi-solid casting.Length-scale in solidification analysisEquilibrium and non-equilibrium during solidification
Macro-scale phenomena - general equations
Macro-mass transport
Macro-energy transport
Numerical Macro-modeling of solidification
Micro-scale phenomena and interface dynamics
Cellular and dendritic growth
Eutectic solidification
Peritectic solidification
Monotectic solidification
Microstructures obtained through rapid solidification
Solidification in the presence of a third phase
Numerical micro-modeling of solidification
Atomic scale phenomena - Nucelation and growth