It is a common misconception that thermodynamic calculations can only be used for processes that are in equilibrium. In fact, there is a lot to learn from an Integrated Thermodynamic Databank System like FactSage even if you are far away from equilibrium! As example we consider the popular Fe-C system: If you choose all phases […]
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FactSage contains many modules. The major ones for daily work are Equilib and Phase Diagram. Phase Diagram permits the calculation of phase diagram sections for systems with any number of components. Components can be elements, compounds or even arbitrary compositions. For a phase diagram calculation, first the components of interest have to be defined. Then, the possible
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FactSage contains many modules. The major ones for daily work are Equilib and Phase Diagram. In the Equilib module, global Gibbs energy minimization is used to determine the equilibrium state of a complex chemical system defined by its chemical composition, temperature and pressure. Equilib is easy to use: First, the chemical system has to be defined
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In the scope of a preparation work for a project proposal, a literature research was conducted on the applications of FactSage in the areas of combustion and gasification of fossil and renewable carbon-containing raw materials. The research included not only the important coal- and biomass-based fuels, but also all kinds of carbon-containing industrial and domestic
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In the scope of the collaborative research center SFB 761, von Schweinichen(*) experimentally investigated the chemical interactions between a high manganese steel melt and different refractory materials employed in assembling an adequate casting system. Normally, when casting in an open atmosphere, one expects worse results considering cleanliness for a top pouring process (Figure 1) than
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The 32nd “Aachener Stahlkolloquium“ (Aachen Steel Colloquium) has just started. This year’s topic is “Metallurgy in Transition 4.0” and the topics include digitalization, biofuels and hydrogen, big data and casting. It is clear that these aim at society’s needs for sustainability and low CO2-emissions while making sure that steel can still be produced in high-wage
We are very happy to announce the release of the first free FactSage Education version! This version is intended for both students as well as anybody else who is interested in a free test version. Many databases are available and most modules are active. The main restriction is that all calculations are limited to three
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The date of the open FactSage Training Course on pyrometallurgical applications is fixed! On 11th and 12th of October Prof. Klaus Hack will teach how to use FactSage in the hot part of metallurgical plants. The 11th of Ocotober will cover the basics behind FactSage while the 12th of October is devoted to real application
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Additive manufacturing is definetely a “hot topic” these days. And it is not only hot because of the extreme temperatures needed for processes like Selective Laser Melting (SLM) of molybdenum alloys! SLM of molybdenum alloys deserves attention because it combines a manufacturing process of the future with a material system that has the potential to
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Our colleagues at M4Dynamics are planning to broadcast a webinar on SimuSage™ on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time). In this introductory webinar, the basic structure of SimuSage will be discussed, as well as the functionalities of the major objects available on the SimuSage tool panel. We
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