John Grandfield & D. G. Eskin 
Essential Readings in Light Metals, Volume 3, Cast Shop for Aluminum Production [PDF ebook] 

ONE OF A FOUR-BOOK COLLECTION SPOTLIGHTING CLASSIC ARTICLES

Original research findings and reviews spanning all aspectsof the science and technology of casting



Since 1971, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society haspublished the Light Metals proceedings. Highlighting some ofthe most important findings and insights reported over the pastfour decades, this volume features the best original researchpapers and reviews on cast shop science and technology for aluminumproduction published in Light Metals from 1971 to 2011.

Papers have been divided into ten subject sections for ease ofaccess. Each section has a brief introduction and a list ofrecommended articles for researchers interested in exploring eachsubject in greater depth.

Only 12 percent of the cast shop science and technology papersever published in Light Metals were chosen for this volume.Selection was based on a rigorous review process. Among the papers, readers will find landmark original research findings and expertreviews summarizing current thinking on key topics at the time ofpublication.

From basic research to industry standards to advancedapplications, the articles published in this volume collectivelyrepresent a complete overview of cast shop science and technology, supporting the work of students, researchers, and engineers aroundthe world.

Über den Autor

JOHN F. GRANDFIELD, Ph D, is Director of Grandfield Technology Pty Ltd, a consulting and technology firm, and Adjunct Professor in the High Temperature Processing Group at Swinburne University of Technology. Dr. Grandfield has thirty years ofexperience in light metals research and technology, with anemphasis on smelting, continuous casting, and metal refining. Inaddition, he has conducted plant benchmarking audits and technologyreviews, optimized existing technology, managed technologytransfer, and developed and commercialized new technologies.

DMITRY G. ESKIN, Ph D, is a Professor of Solidification Research at Brunel University (UK). Internationally recognized forhis work in physical metallurgy and solidification processing oflight alloys, Dr. Eskin holds several patents and is the author orcoauthor of five monographs and more than 160 scientific papers.Among his publications are Advanced Aluminum Alloys Containing Scandium, Multicomponent Phase Diagrams: Applications for Commercial Aluminum Alloys, and Physical Metallurgy of Direct Chill Casting of Aluminum Alloys.