An Optimum Enthalpy Approach for Melting and Solidification with Volume Change

Classical numerical methods for solving solid–liquid phase change assume a constant density upon melting or solidification and are not efficient when applied to phase change with volume expansion or shrinkage. However, solid–liquid phase change is accompanied by a volume change a...

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Main Authors: Moritz Faden, Andreas König-Haagen, Dieter Brüggemann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/5/868