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This paper deals with the prediction of heat transfer coefficient of steel bars subjected to Tempcore process. A nonlinear mathematical model, in terms of process variables, is developed using response surface methodology. Three significant control parameters are considered. Central composite design of experiments is structured and conducted using finite element method to formulate the predictive nonlinear model. Statistical analysis and experimental results suggest that the proposed model could be used for predicting heat transfer coefficient with adequate accuracy. The knowledge of heat transfer coefficient makes it possible to predict temperature evolution in the steel rods. As the temperature distribution affects the mechanical properties of steel rods, the proposed methodology can be effectively employed in controlling the quality of products.
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Sankar, I.B., Mallikarjuna Rao, K. & Gopala Krishna, A. Prediction of heat transfer coefficient of steel bars subjected to Tempcore process using nonlinear modeling. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 47, 1159–1166 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-009-2240-3
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