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Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications
An International Journal of Computation and Methodology
Volume 69, 2016 - Issue 3
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Finite volume-based simulation of the wave soldering process: Influence of the conveyor angle on pin-through-hole capillary flow

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Pages 295-310 | Received 17 Jun 2014, Accepted 15 May 2015, Published online: 30 Nov 2015
 

ABSTRACT

This study aims to investigate the influence of a conveyor angle on capillary flow during the wave soldering process. Finite volume-based simulation is utilized to study the capillary flow of molten solder. Molten solder filling through capillary action of a pin-through-hole (PTH) is considered at different conveyor angles (i.e., 0–10°). Two PTH positions, namely, center (r/R = 0.2) and offset (r/R = 0.6), are investigated. The effects of a conveyor angle on molten solder filling volume, time, pressure profile, and velocity vector are numerically analyzed.

Nomenclature

Cp=

specific heat (J/kg.K)

F=

flow advancement parameter/volume fraction

n=

normal plane

P=

pressure (Pa)

Patm=

atmospheric pressure (Pa)

ΔP=

pressure difference (Pa)

R1, R2=

radii of curvature on solid surface (m)

T=

local temperature (K)

u=

fluid velocity component in x-direction (m/s)

v=

fluid velocity component in y-direction (m/s)

w=

fluid velocity component in z-direction (m/s)

x, y, z=

Cartesian coordinates

η=

viscosity (Pa.s)

ρ=

density (kg/m3)

γ=

liquid surface tension

γs=

surface tension of solid (N/m)

γl=

surface tension of liquid (N/m)

γls=

surface tension between liquid and solid surface (N/m)

θ=

contact angle (degree)

Nomenclature

Cp=

specific heat (J/kg.K)

F=

flow advancement parameter/volume fraction

n=

normal plane

P=

pressure (Pa)

Patm=

atmospheric pressure (Pa)

ΔP=

pressure difference (Pa)

R1, R2=

radii of curvature on solid surface (m)

T=

local temperature (K)

u=

fluid velocity component in x-direction (m/s)

v=

fluid velocity component in y-direction (m/s)

w=

fluid velocity component in z-direction (m/s)

x, y, z=

Cartesian coordinates

η=

viscosity (Pa.s)

ρ=

density (kg/m3)

γ=

liquid surface tension

γs=

surface tension of solid (N/m)

γl=

surface tension of liquid (N/m)

γls=

surface tension between liquid and solid surface (N/m)

θ=

contact angle (degree)

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