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06/17/2009 - 06/19/2009 | Maria Laach

Simulation of Phase Transformation

The development and optimisation of new materials for applications under enhanced and complex service conditions require new instruments for the treatment of transformations. They have to be based on fundamental principles in order to provide predictability. Empirical approaches cannot meet these requirements.

The computer simulation of phase transformation, based upon multi-component thermodynamics, offers an excellent tool for treating the kinetics of microstructure formation. This includes the morphological evolution during transitions, the prediction of precipitation sequences of stable and metastable phases and microstructural long term stability. Reliable thermodynamic data are available for a multitude of materials. Since data on true thermodynamic driving forces are available, the kinetic data are reduced to the mobilities of the elements in the various structures. They are also available for many substances and phases.

At present there exist three different approaches focusing on different aspects: (a) the sharp interface concept with local equilibrium at the moving boundary (DICTRA), (b) the phase field method with a diffuse interface allowing for a treatment of morphological evolutions like dendritic solidification (MICRESS), (c) the meanfield treatment of multicomponent, multi-phase precipitation using the concept of maximum entropy production (Onsager's extremum principle), including finite interface mobilities and large deviations from local equilibrium (MatCalc).

It is the aim of this seminar
o to present these approaches in detail,
o to show their excellent predictive capability,
o to demonstrate how to work with the software. This will be done interactively by particular case studies which include steels, Ni-base alloys, Al-alloys.

The seminar addresses materials engineers and scientists in research and development departments in industry and at Universities.

Information on participating / attending:
Participation fee:
including full accomodation: 1.650,- EURO

Fee for Members of the DGM:
Personal members or 1 non-member from a member institute/ member company: 1.550,- EURO

The fee includes:
o Attendance of the seminar sessions
o Comprehensive handouts
o Refreshments during the sessions
o Lunch and dinner
o Accomodation

Together with the registration, accomodation and breakfast in the Seehotel will be firmly arranged. This allows to extend communication and networking during the evenings.

The seminar takes place in the Seehotel Maria Laach situated 15 km west of Koblenz. It is overlooking the wide round of the largest Eifel maar, a volcanoe that has become extinct about 10000 years ago and that now forms a lovely lake surrounded by low mountains and isolated forests. Next to the Seehotel is the 900 year old monastry Maria Laach, a holy place for contemplation and mediation.

The Seehotel offers state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities for conferences and seminars in the immediate vicinity of a healing bath with strengthening effect on everybody. Detailed information is available on the Seehotel website: www.seehotel-maria-laach.de

Cancellation policy:
Any cancellation is subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the fees involved. After 15 May the entire fee is due. Substitution is possible at any time.

Date:

06/17/2009 - 06/19/2009

Event venue:

Seehotel Maria Laach
56653 Maria Laach
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Germany

Target group:

Scientists and scholars, Students

Email address:

Relevance:

transregional, national

Subject areas:

Chemistry, Electrical engineering, Energy, Materials sciences, Mechanical engineering

Types of events:

Entry:

03/11/2009

Sender/author:

Petra von der Bey

Department:

Pressereferat

Event is free:

no

Language of the text:

German

URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event26566


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