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A computational fluid dynamics analysis of the wave soldering process: Influence of propeller blades on fountain flow

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a three-dimensional finite volume-based analysis on the effects of propeller blades on fountain flow in a wave soldering process and performs an experimental validation. Design/methodology/approach – Solder pot models with various numbers of propell...

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Main Authors: M.S. Abdul Aziz, M.Z. Abdullah, C.Y. Khor, M.Mazlan, A.M. Iqbal, Z.M. Fairuz
Format: Non-Indexed Article
Published: 2015
Online Access:http://discol.umk.edu.my/id/eprint/8133/
http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/abs/10.1108/HFF-02-2014-0053
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spelling my.umk.eprints.81332022-05-23T10:25:27Z http://discol.umk.edu.my/id/eprint/8133/ A computational fluid dynamics analysis of the wave soldering process: Influence of propeller blades on fountain flow M.S. Abdul Aziz M.Z. Abdullah C.Y. Khor M.Mazlan A.M. Iqbal Z.M. Fairuz Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a three-dimensional finite volume-based analysis on the effects of propeller blades on fountain flow in a wave soldering process and performs an experimental validation. Design/methodology/approach – Solder pot models with various numbers of propeller blades were developed and meshed by using hybrid elements and simulated by using the FLUENT fluid flow solver. The characteristics of the fountain, such as flow profile, velocity vector, filling time, and fountain advancement, were investigated. Molten solder (Sn63Pb37) material, a temperature of 250°C, and a propeller speed of 830 rpm were applied in the simulation. The predicted results were validated by the experimental fountain profile. Findings – The use of a six-blade propeller in a solder pot increased the fountain thickness profile and reduced the filling time. Moreover, a six-blade propeller design resulted in a stable fountain profile and was considered the best choice for current wave soldering processes. Practical implications – This study provides a better understanding of the effects of propeller blades on the fountain flow in the wave soldering process. Originality/value – The study explores the fountain flow behavior and provides a reference to the engineers and designers in order to improve the fountain flow of the wave soldering. 2015 Non-Indexed Article NonPeerReviewed M.S. Abdul Aziz and M.Z. Abdullah and C.Y. Khor and M.Mazlan and A.M. Iqbal and Z.M. Fairuz (2015) A computational fluid dynamics analysis of the wave soldering process: Influence of propeller blades on fountain flow. International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, 25 (5). pp. 1231-1247. ISSN 0961-5539 http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/abs/10.1108/HFF-02-2014-0053
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description Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a three-dimensional finite volume-based analysis on the effects of propeller blades on fountain flow in a wave soldering process and performs an experimental validation. Design/methodology/approach – Solder pot models with various numbers of propeller blades were developed and meshed by using hybrid elements and simulated by using the FLUENT fluid flow solver. The characteristics of the fountain, such as flow profile, velocity vector, filling time, and fountain advancement, were investigated. Molten solder (Sn63Pb37) material, a temperature of 250°C, and a propeller speed of 830 rpm were applied in the simulation. The predicted results were validated by the experimental fountain profile. Findings – The use of a six-blade propeller in a solder pot increased the fountain thickness profile and reduced the filling time. Moreover, a six-blade propeller design resulted in a stable fountain profile and was considered the best choice for current wave soldering processes. Practical implications – This study provides a better understanding of the effects of propeller blades on the fountain flow in the wave soldering process. Originality/value – The study explores the fountain flow behavior and provides a reference to the engineers and designers in order to improve the fountain flow of the wave soldering.
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author M.S. Abdul Aziz
M.Z. Abdullah
C.Y. Khor
M.Mazlan
A.M. Iqbal
Z.M. Fairuz
spellingShingle M.S. Abdul Aziz
M.Z. Abdullah
C.Y. Khor
M.Mazlan
A.M. Iqbal
Z.M. Fairuz
A computational fluid dynamics analysis of the wave soldering process: Influence of propeller blades on fountain flow
author_facet M.S. Abdul Aziz
M.Z. Abdullah
C.Y. Khor
M.Mazlan
A.M. Iqbal
Z.M. Fairuz
author_sort M.S. Abdul Aziz
title A computational fluid dynamics analysis of the wave soldering process: Influence of propeller blades on fountain flow
title_short A computational fluid dynamics analysis of the wave soldering process: Influence of propeller blades on fountain flow
title_full A computational fluid dynamics analysis of the wave soldering process: Influence of propeller blades on fountain flow
title_fullStr A computational fluid dynamics analysis of the wave soldering process: Influence of propeller blades on fountain flow
title_full_unstemmed A computational fluid dynamics analysis of the wave soldering process: Influence of propeller blades on fountain flow
title_sort computational fluid dynamics analysis of the wave soldering process: influence of propeller blades on fountain flow
publishDate 2015
url http://discol.umk.edu.my/id/eprint/8133/
http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/abs/10.1108/HFF-02-2014-0053
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