ISSN Online: 2377-424X
ISBN Print: 1-56032-797-9
International Heat Transfer Conference 11
CONTAINERLESS PROCESSING BY ACOUSTIC AND ELECTROMAGNETIC LEVITATION
Abstrakt
This paper begins with a broad survey of the work done in acoustic and electromagnetic levitation since their invention. Some levitator designs are then introduced. Finally, the applications of levitation in thermophysical
property determination and materials processing are reviewed. Thermophysical property studies include the determination of thermal diffusivity, surface tension, and viscosity. Materials processing applications include nucleation, undercooling, and studies on composite and homogeneous alloys.