Improve the performance of cold crucible used for emissivity measurement of molten metal

High-purity titanium (Ti) and its alloys are among the most promising materials for advanced turbine blades in aerospace engines. Electromagnetic cold crucible melting is a novel technique for producing contamination-free pure Ti ingots. To enhance the utilization efficiency of electromagnetic energ...

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Main Authors: Gangquan Wang, Yinxue Bai, Baolin Zhao, Longfei Li, Yue Liu, Kaihua Zhang, Yufang Liu, Kun Yu
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Published: Elsevier 2025-04-01
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author Gangquan Wang
Yinxue Bai
Baolin Zhao
Longfei Li
Yue Liu
Kaihua Zhang
Yufang Liu
Kun Yu
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Yinxue Bai
Baolin Zhao
Longfei Li
Yue Liu
Kaihua Zhang
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Kun Yu
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description High-purity titanium (Ti) and its alloys are among the most promising materials for advanced turbine blades in aerospace engines. Electromagnetic cold crucible melting is a novel technique for producing contamination-free pure Ti ingots. To enhance the utilization efficiency of electromagnetic energy, an initial assessment of the electromagnetic energy utilization rate of the cold crucible was conducted. Subsequently, based on numerical simulation, the impact of electromagnetic energy on the uniformity of the electromagnetic field within the Ti melt was investigated, providing a theoretical basis for performance optimization. The results indicated that a cylindrical structure with a spherical bottom significantly improves the electromagnetic utilization and temperature uniformity of the crucible. Finally, using the optimized crucible, a measurement apparatus for the spectral emissivity of molten Ti was developed. By simulation and optimization of the optical path system and sample temperature field, high-precision spectral emissivity measurement of molten Ti was achieved. This study underscores the potential of optimized electromagnetic cold crucible technology in advancing the production and precise measurement of high-purity Ti, critical for aerospace applications.
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spelling doaj-art-ec103b0f076342698a982298db6b2cae2025-08-20T02:59:50ZengElsevierCase Studies in Thermal Engineering2214-157X2025-04-016810589810.1016/j.csite.2025.105898Improve the performance of cold crucible used for emissivity measurement of molten metalGangquan Wang0Yinxue Bai1Baolin Zhao2Longfei Li3Yue Liu4Kaihua Zhang5Yufang Liu6Kun Yu7Henan Key Laboratory of Infrared Materials & Spectrum Measures and Applications, School of Physics, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, ChinaHenan Key Laboratory of Infrared Materials & Spectrum Measures and Applications, School of Physics, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, ChinaHenan Key Laboratory of Infrared Materials & Spectrum Measures and Applications, School of Physics, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, ChinaHenan Key Laboratory of Infrared Materials & Spectrum Measures and Applications, School of Physics, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, China; Corresponding author.Henan Key Laboratory of Infrared Materials & Spectrum Measures and Applications, School of Physics, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, ChinaHenan Key Laboratory of Infrared Materials & Spectrum Measures and Applications, School of Physics, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, ChinaHenan Key Laboratory of Infrared Materials & Spectrum Measures and Applications, School of Physics, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, China; Institute of Physics, Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450046, ChinaHenan Key Laboratory of Infrared Materials & Spectrum Measures and Applications, School of Physics, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, China; Corresponding author.High-purity titanium (Ti) and its alloys are among the most promising materials for advanced turbine blades in aerospace engines. Electromagnetic cold crucible melting is a novel technique for producing contamination-free pure Ti ingots. To enhance the utilization efficiency of electromagnetic energy, an initial assessment of the electromagnetic energy utilization rate of the cold crucible was conducted. Subsequently, based on numerical simulation, the impact of electromagnetic energy on the uniformity of the electromagnetic field within the Ti melt was investigated, providing a theoretical basis for performance optimization. The results indicated that a cylindrical structure with a spherical bottom significantly improves the electromagnetic utilization and temperature uniformity of the crucible. Finally, using the optimized crucible, a measurement apparatus for the spectral emissivity of molten Ti was developed. By simulation and optimization of the optical path system and sample temperature field, high-precision spectral emissivity measurement of molten Ti was achieved. This study underscores the potential of optimized electromagnetic cold crucible technology in advancing the production and precise measurement of high-purity Ti, critical for aerospace applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25001583Cold crucibleElectromagnetic utilizationNumerical simulationTi alloySpectral emissivity
spellingShingle Gangquan Wang
Yinxue Bai
Baolin Zhao
Longfei Li
Yue Liu
Kaihua Zhang
Yufang Liu
Kun Yu
Improve the performance of cold crucible used for emissivity measurement of molten metal
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
Cold crucible
Electromagnetic utilization
Numerical simulation
Ti alloy
Spectral emissivity
title Improve the performance of cold crucible used for emissivity measurement of molten metal
title_full Improve the performance of cold crucible used for emissivity measurement of molten metal
title_fullStr Improve the performance of cold crucible used for emissivity measurement of molten metal
title_full_unstemmed Improve the performance of cold crucible used for emissivity measurement of molten metal
title_short Improve the performance of cold crucible used for emissivity measurement of molten metal
title_sort improve the performance of cold crucible used for emissivity measurement of molten metal
topic Cold crucible
Electromagnetic utilization
Numerical simulation
Ti alloy
Spectral emissivity
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