Design and Fabrication of Full Scale Linear EMS

Abstract

The fundamental issues and challenges related the pilot scale EMS are presented elaborately. Additionally, the basic analysis of a full scale linear EMS and the relevant thermal and electrical design issues and challenges are strongly demonstrated. Ultimately, a full scale linear EMS prototype for handling low melting point alloys like molten aluminium is designed and fabricated, in accordance with the key aspects involved, for performing comprehensive trials and tests. The key motivation of the current research exercise is to develop a full scale linear EMS very well equipped to produce suitable force field for breaking the dendritic microstructure which is generally formed throughout solidification. This technology deploys travelling magnetic fields to yield very strong convection deep inside the molten metal pool near to the solidification front.