Study of Parameter Effects on Residual Stresses and Thermal Deformation of Brazed Plate-Fin Structure Using Finite Element Method

2008 ◽  
Vol 130 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hu Chen ◽  
Jian-Ming Gong ◽  
Shan-Tung Tu ◽  
Lu-Yang Geng
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Thermal Deformation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Vacuum Brazing ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Clamping Pressure

The brazed plate-fin structure is the key component of a compact plate-fin heat exchanger. The residual stresses and thermal deformation induced by vacuum brazing may bring negative effects on the quality and the life of the plate-fin structure. Thus, it is important to optimize the brazing parameters in order to minimize such effects. This paper presents a three-dimensional finite element analysis for determining the residual stresses and thermal deformation of a three layered stainless steel plate-fin structure fabricated by nickel-based brazing. The features of residual stresses and thermal deformation distribution are discussed. The effects of three major brazing parameters including brazing temperature, clamping pressure load, and filler metal on the residual stresses and thermal deformation are investigated, respectively.

Finite Element Study of Factor Effects on Residual Stresses and Thermal Deformation of Brazed Plate-Fin Structure

2007 ◽  
Vol 353-358 ◽  
pp. 473-476
Author(s):  
Hu Chen ◽  
Jian Ming Gong ◽  
Shan Tung Tu ◽  
Lu Yang Geng
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Thermal Deformation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Clamping Pressure

The brazed plate-fin structure is the key component of a compact plate-fin heat exchanger (PFHE). The thermal deformation and residual stresses induced by vacuum brazing may bring negative effects on the quality and the life of the plate-fin structure. Thus it is important to optimize the brazing parameters in order to minimize such effects. This paper presents a three-dimensional finite element analysis for determining the thermal deformation and residual stresses of a three layers of stainless steel plate-fin structure fabricated by nickel-based brazing. The feature of thermal deformation and residual stresses distribution are discussed. The effects of three major factors including brazing temperature, clamping pressure and filler metal on the thermal deformation and residual stresses are investigated respectively.

scholarly journals Three-dimensional finite element simulation of residual stresses in UIC60 rails during the quenching process

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 1301-1307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nejad Masoudi ◽  
Mahmoud Shariati ◽  
Khalil Farhangdoost
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Quenching Process ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

The aim of this paper is to develop means to predict accurately the residual stresses due to quenching process of an UIC60 rail. A 3-D non-linear stress analysis model has been applied to estimate stress fields of an UIC60 rail in the quenching process. A cooling mechanism with water spray is simulated applying the elastic-plastic finite element analysis for the rail. The 3-D finite element analysis results of the studies presented in this paper are needed to describe the initial conditions for analyses of how the service conditions may act to change the as-manufactured stress field.

Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of the Cold Expansion of Fastener Holes in Two Aluminum Alloys

2002 ◽  
Vol 124 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jidong Kang ◽  
W. Steven Johnson ◽  
David A. Clark
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Hardening Models ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

A three-dimensional finite element analysis is developed for the cold expansion process in two aluminum alloys, 2024-T351 and 7050-T7451. The entire cold working process including hole expansion, elastic recovery, and finish reaming is simulated. Both isotropic hardening and kinematic hardening models are considered in the numerical calculations. The results suggest that a three-dimensional nature exists in the residual stress fields surrounding the hole. There are significant differences in residual stresses at different sections through the thickness. However, residual stress at the surface is shown to remain the same for the different plastic hardening models after the hole has recovered and finish reaming has been performed. The reaming of the material around the hole has slight effect on the maximum value and distribution of residual stresses. A comparison has been drawn between the FEA of average through thickness strain and a previous experimental investigation of strain that utilized neutron diffraction and modified Sachs boring on a 7050 aluminum specimen containing a cold expanded hole. The different methods show very good agreement in the magnitude of strain as well as the general trend. The conclusions obtained here are beneficial to the understanding of the phenomenon of fatigue crack initiation and growth at the perimeter of cold worked holes.

Finite Element Analysis of Nonuniformity of Tires with Imperfections5

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. M. Jeong ◽  
K. W. Kim ◽  
H. G. Beom ◽  
J. U. Park
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Radial Force ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Force Variation ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

Abstract The effects of variations in stiffness and geometry on the nonuniformity of tires are investigated by using the finite element analysis. In order to evaluate tire uniformity, a three-dimensional finite element model of the tire with imperfections is developed. This paper considers how imperfections, such as variations in stiffness or geometry and run-out, contribute to detrimental effects on tire nonuniformity. It is found that the radial force variation of a tire with imperfections depends strongly on the geometrical variations of the tire.

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