MACHINE MODELING AND SIMULATIONS, Machine Modelling and Simulatioms 2024

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Modelling the evolution of microstructure during recrystallization
Tomasz Andrzej Walasek

Last modified: 30. 04. 2024

Abstract


 

In the paper modelling of recrystallization using the Monte Carlo technique has been discussed. The properties of alloys and metals subjected to plastic deformation and annealing depend significantly on the grain growth and recrystallization processes. Modelling of recrystallization process allows for the simulation of different driving forces at the very basic level, by defining energy conditions for each individual element. The calculations allow for observing the development of the microstructure and generating structures consistent with any set of postulates, which allows for simulating both the dynamics and physical processes of grain growth and recrystallization.

An attempts to describe a recrystallization model based on a two-dimensional array containing 40,000 elements has been taken in the present paper. Each element of the array is assigned a number symbolizing the orientation of the grain in which the given element is embedded, and a value of the free energy of the grain boundary. The internal energy for a given grain is also set. Four types of nucleation have been modelled. Based on the obtained results, it is believed that the Monte Carlo technique is an effective tool for modelling recrystallization processes, allowing for the introduction of many different driving forces. In addition, it was noted that simulation allows for observing the development of the microstructure at each stage of the recrystallization process and generating structures consistent with any set of postulates. Model presented in the paper allows for simulating the nature of local energy conditions and dynamics.