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The document contains 7 problems related to calculating solidification times of castings using Chvorinov's rule. Problem 1 asks the reader to calculate the solidification time of a 30x10x0.2 cm steel plate using a mold constant of 4.0 min/cm^2. Problem 2 modifies problem 1 to use an exponent of 1.9 instead of 2.0 in Chvorinov's rule. Problem 3 calculates the solidification time of a 500mm diameter, 20mm thick aluminum disk with a mold constant of 2.0 s/mm^2.

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The document contains 7 problems related to calculating solidification times of castings using Chvorinov's rule. Problem 1 asks the reader to calculate the solidification time of a 30x10x0.2 cm steel plate using a mold constant of 4.0 min/cm^2. Problem 2 modifies problem 1 to use an exponent of 1.9 instead of 2.0 in Chvorinov's rule. Problem 3 calculates the solidification time of a 500mm diameter, 20mm thick aluminum disk with a mold constant of 2.0 s/mm^2.

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1- Inthe casting of steel under certain mold conditions, the mold constant in
Chvorinov’s rule is known to be 4.0 min/cm2, based on previous experience. The
casting is a flat plate whose length =30 cm, width = 10 cm, and thickness = 20 mm.
Determine how long it will take for the casting to solidify.

2- Solve for total solidification time in the previous problem only using an
exponent value of 1.9 in Chvorinov’s rule instead of 2.0. What adjustment must be
made in the units of the mold constant?

3- A disk-shaped part is to be cast out of aluminum. The diameter of the disk = 500
mm and its thickness = 20 mm. If the mold constant = 2.0 s/mm2 in Chvorinov’s
rule, how long will it take the casting to solidify?

4- A cylindrical riser must be designed for a sand-casting mold. The casting itself
is a steel rectangular plate with dimensions 7.5 cm * 12.5 cm * 2.0 cm. Previous
observations have indicated that the total solidification time (TTS) for this casting
= 1.6 min. The cylinder for the riser will have a diameter-to-height ratio 1.0.
Determine the dimensions of the riser so that its TTS = 2.0 min

5- In casting experiments performed using a certain alloy and type of sand mold, it
took 155 s for a cube-shaped casting to solidify. The cube was
50 mm on a side.
(a) Determine the value of the mold constant in Chvorinov’s rule.
(b) If the same alloy and mold type were used, find the total solidification time for
a cylindrical casting in which the diameter =30 mm and length =50 mm.
6- The total solidification times of three casting shapes are to be compared: (1) a
sphere with diameter = 10 cm, (2) a cylinder with diameter and length both = 10
cm , and (3) a cube with each side = 10 cm. The same casting alloy is used in the
three cases. (a) Determine the relative solidification times for each geometry. (b)
Based on the results of part (a), which geometric element
would make the best riser? (c) If the mold constant = 3.5 min/cm2 in Chvorinov’s
rule, compute the total solidification time for each casting.

7- The total solidification times of three casting shapes are to be compared: (1) a
sphere, (2) a cylinder, in which the length-to-diameter ratio = 1.0, and (3) a
cube. For all three geometries, the volume ¼ 1000 cm3. The same casting alloy is
used in the three cases. (a) Determine the relative solidification times for each
geometry. (b) Based on the results of part (a), which geometric element would
make the best riser? (c) If the mold constant = 3.5 min/ cm2 in Chvorinov’s rule,
compute the total solidification time for each casting.

8- A cylindrical riser is to be used for a sand-casting mold. For a given cylinder


volume, determine the diameter-to-length ratio that will maximize the time to
solidify.

Prof. Dr. /Azza Barakat Eng / Ahmed Zayed

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