Permeability of compacted granular materials

1984 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 726-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. C. Kenney ◽  
D. Lau ◽  
G. I. Ofoegbu

Permeability tests were performed on materials of differing grain size and shape of gradation. It was found that permeability was primarily dependent on [Formula: see text] and was practically independent of the shape of gradation for the range of materials tested. Key words: permeability, tests, laminar flow, sand, gravel, particle gradation.

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (6-9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Muhammad Aziz ◽  
Mohd Zaidi Omar ◽  
Zainuddin Sajuri ◽  
Mohd Shukor Salleh

The cooling slope (CS) casting process is one of the simplest methods for producing a non-dendritic microstructure. To more clearly determine how this microstructure is formed, specifically in A319, requires an examination of how the dendritic microstructure evolves along the entirety of the CS plate. Yet until now, there are still unclear on the verification of microstructures changes on the CS plate. Based on experimental results, this paper offers an explanation for the mechanism involved in producing a nearly globular microstructure in A319. In addition, the mechanism is verified by using the planimetry method. Moreover a quantitative method is used to determine the grain size and shape factor to provide further support for the proposed mechanism. The solid fraction of α-Al at the impact zone is 70 % which is the highest compared to other zones. Grain size and shape factor shown a decreasing and increasing value respectively from the impact zone until the bottom zone.


2021 ◽  
pp. 111-111
Author(s):  
Marko Pavlovic ◽  
Jasmina Nikolic ◽  
Ljubisa Andric ◽  
Dejan Todorovic ◽  
Katarina Bozic ◽  
...  

This paper is focused on the preparation procedures, using talc-based filler to improve the rheologic properties of the lost foam refractory coatings. Talc, with grain size of 40 mm, was mechanically activated in a vibration mill over the following times: 10, 20 and 30 min. Depending on the time required for the mechanical activation, the change in the filler grain size and shape was analysed along their effects on the talc-filled lost foam coating dispersion ability and stability. In order to characterize the filler, the following methods were used: X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and optic microscopy. The coating compo-sition was tuned by choosing the suitable grain size and shape factor of the activated filler. In addition, different coating components (additives, solvent) were applied to alter the coating generation procedure. It was shown that the application of this type of the lost foam refractory coatings - water-based coatings - have a positive influence on quality of the aluminium alloy castings, which contributes to reducing the cost of cleaning and processing of the castings. Also, alcohol-based refractory coatings with talc-based activated fillers were tested and used to have the castings produced in the sand moulds.


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