Design of model experiments for melt flow and solidification in a square container under time-dependent magnetic fields

作者：Meier D; Lukin G; Thieme N; Boenisch P; Dadzis K; Buettner L; Paetzold O^*; Czarske J; Stelter M

来源：Journal of Crystal Growth, 2017, 461: 30-37.

DOI：10.1016/j.jcxysgro.2016.12.097

• Directional solidification
• Fluid flows
• Magnetic fields
• Computer simulation
• Stirring

This paper describes novel equipment for model experiments designed for detailed studies on electromagnetically driven flows as well as solidification and melting processes with low-melting metals in a square -based container. Such model experiments are relevant for a validation of numerical flow simulation, in particular in the field of directional solidification of multi-crystalline photovoltaic silicon ingots. The equipment includes two square-shaped electromagnetic coils and a melt container with a base of 220x220 mm(2) and thermostat controlled heat exchangers at top and bottom. A system for dual-plane, spatial- and time-resolved flow measurements as well as for in-situ tracking of the solid-liquid interface is developed on the basis of the ultrasound Doppler velocimetry. The parameters of the model experiment are chosen to meet the scaling laws for a transfer of experimental results to real silicon growth processes. The eutectic GaInSn alloy and elemental gallium with melting points of 10.5 degrees C and 29.8 degrees C, respectively, are used as model substances. Results of experiments for testing the equipment are presented and discussed.

• 出版日期2017-3-1