Assessing Fixed and Moving Mesh Methods for Hydrodynamic Free Surface Simulation in Induction Melting

This study develops a coupled finite element method (FEM) approach to optimize induction-melting processes by accurately simulating multiphysics phenomena. It integrates a magneto-hydrodynamic model to represent magnetic fields and Lorentz forces, crucial for fluid flow and pressure fields. Comparing fixed and moving mesh techniques, it assesses their effectiveness in capturing free surface deformation. Experimental validation in an aluminum induction-melting furnace confirms the model's accuracy. Insights gained contribute to advancing computational methods in metallurgical process optimization, particularly in understanding magneto-hydrodynamic behavior during induction melting.