Makhlouf M. Makhlouf, Ph.D.

Publications

D. Apelian, M.M. Makhlouf, and D. Saha, “CDS Method for Casting Aluminum- Based Wrought Alloy Compositions: theoretical framework,” Mater. Sci. Forum, vol. 519-521, pp. 1771-1776, 2006.
V. Warke, G. Tryggvason, and M.M. Makhlouf, “Mathematical Modelilng and Computer Simulation of Molten Metal Cleansing by the Rotating Impeller Degasser – Part I: Fluid Flow,” J. Materials Processing Technology, vol.168, pp. 112-118, 2005.
V. Warke, S. Shankar, and M.M. Makhlouf, “Mathematical Modelilng and Computer Simulation of Molten Metal Cleansing by the Rotating Impeller Degasser – Part II: Removal of Hydrogen gas and Solid particles,” J. Materials Processing Technology, vol.168, pp. 119-126, 2005.
T.W. Spence and M.M. Makhlouf, “Characterization of the Operative Mechanism in Potassium Fluoborate Activated Pack Boriding of Steels” J. Materials Processing Technology, vol.168, pp. 127-136, 2005.
S. Shankar, Y.W. Riddle, and M.M. Makhlouf, "Communication: Discussion of "Nucleation Mechanism of Eutectic Phases in Aluminum-Silicon Hypoeutectic Alloys - Authors' Reply," Metall. Trans., vol. 36A, pp. 1612-1617, June 2005.
M.M. Makhlouf, S. Shankar, and Y.W. Riddle, “Mechanisms of Formation and Chemical Modification of the Morphology of the Eutectic Phases in Hypoetectic Aluminum-Silicon Alloys,” AFS Transactions, paper No. 05-088(02), April 2005.
V. Warke and M.M. Makhlouf, “Hydrogen Removal from Molten Metal: Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulations,” Modeling of Casting Welding and Advanced Solidification Processes –XI, Charles-Andre’ Gandin and Michel Bellet eds., TMS International, Warrendale, PA, pp. 1097-1104, Opio, France, May 2006.
V.S. Warke, R.D. Sisson, Jr., and M.M. Makhlouf, “Effect of Porosity on the Transformation Kinetics of P/M Steels,” Proceedings of PM2Tech, Montreal, Canada, pp. 85-99, June 2005.
Makhlouf M. Makhlouf and Sumanth Shankar, “The Mechanism of Eutectic Nucleation in Hypoeutectic Al-Si Alloys Applied to the Design of New Casting Alloys,” Proceedings ! of the Second International Light Metals Technology Conference, H. Kaufmann ed., St. Wolfgang, Austria, pp. 21-26, June 2005.
Q.Y. Pan, L. Wang, D. Apelian, and M.M. Makhlouf, “Optimization of 380 Alloy for Semi-Solid Processing,” Proceedings of CastExpo 2005, published by NADCA, 241 Holbrook, Wheeling, IL, April 2005.
W.J. Bernard III, Q. Pan, D. Apelian, and M. Makhlouf, “ The Continuous Rheoconversion Process (CRP): Modeling and Optimization,” Proceedings of CastExpo 2005, published by NADCA, 241 Holbrook, Wheeling, IL, April 2005.
S. Shankar, Y. Riddle, and M.M. Makhlouf, “Mechanism of Eutectic Solidification of Aluminum-Silicon Alloys,” Proceedings of Shape Casting – The John Campbell Symposium, edited by P. Crepeau and M. Tiryakioglu, TMS International, Warrendale, PA, pp. 135-144, February 2005.
S. Shankar, Y. Riddle, and M.M. Makhlouf, “Chemical Modification of the Morphology of the Eutectic Phases in Hypoeutectic Aluminum-Silicon Alloys,” Proceedings of Shape Casting – The John Campbell Symposium, edited by P. Crepeau and M. Tiryakioglu, TMS International, Warrendale, PA, pp. 145-154, February 2005.
Deepak Saha, Sumanth Shankar, Diran Apelian, and Makhlouf M. Makhlouf, “Controlled Diffusion Solidification – Manufacturing Net Shaped Al-Based Wrought Alloys,” Proceedings of Shape Casting – The John Campbell Symposium, edited by P. Crepeau and M. Tiryakioglu, TMS International, Warrendale, PA, pp. 415-422, February 2005.
"Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulation of the Rotating Impeller Particle Flotation Process - Part I: Fluid Flow", by M. Maniruzzaman aM. Makhlouf, Metall. Trans. B, (in press).
"Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulation of the Rotating Impeller Particle Flotation Process - Part II: Particle Agglomeration and Flotation", by M. Maniruzzaman and M. Makhlouf, Metall. Trans. B, (in press).
"The Aluminum-Silicon Eutectic Reaction: Mechanisms and Crystallography", by H.V. Guthy and M.M. Makhlouf, J. Light Metals, (in press).
"Grain Growth at the Free Surface of WC-Co Materials", by J.M. Olson and M.M. Makhlouf, J. Mater. Sci., vol. 36, No. 12, pp. 3027-3033, June 2001.
"Quality Index Chart for Different Alloys and Temperatures: A Case Study on Aluminum Die Casting Alloys", by C.H. Cáceres, M.M. Makhlouf and D. Apelian, J. Light Metals, vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 51-59, 2001.
"Characterization of the Kinetic and Mechanistic Differences between Free Surface and Bulk Grain Growth in WC-Co Materials", by J.M. Olson and Makhlouf,Metall. Trans. A, vol. 32A, pp. 1261-1270, June 2001.
"Variation in Hydrogen Content of Al-Si Hypoeutectic Melts with Strontium Addition ", by H.V. Guthy, S. Shankar, and M.M. Makhlouf, Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Molten Aluminum Processing, pp. 177-186, Nov. 2001.
"Sludge Formation Tendency of Selected Aluminum Die Casting Alloys", by M.M. Makhlouf, D. Apelian, and L. Wang, Proceedings of the Twenty First International Die Casting Congress, pp. 265-271, Oct. 2001.
"Effect of Key Alloying Elements on the Feeding Characteristics of Aluminum-Silicon Casting Alloys", by M. Dash and M. Makhlouf, (submitted to J. Light Metals).
"Characterization of the Operative Mechanism in Potassium Fluoborate Activated Pack Boriding of Steels", by T.W. Spence and M.M. Makhlouf (Submitted to Metall. Trans.).

Extended Publications Listing

Proceedings

M. I. Pech-Canul and M. M. Makhlouf, "Optimal Wetting of SiC by Aluminum Alloys", Proceedings of the TMS Congress, October 2000.
M. I. Pech-Canul and M. M. Makhlouf, "Optimized Infiltration of SiC_p Preforms by Aluminum Alloys", Proceedings of the TMS Congress, October 2000.
M. Makhlouf, L. Yang, L. Wang, and D. Apelian, "Elevated Temperature Tensile Properties of Aluminum Die-Casting Alloys", Proceedings of the Twentieth International Die-Casting Congress, pp. 273-283, 1999.
M. Maniruzzaman and M. Makhlouf, "Modeling of the Flotation Process in Aluminum Melt Treatment", Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Modeling of Casting, Welding, and Advanced Solidification Processes, pp. 705-712, June 1998.
T. Davis and M. Makhlouf, "Development of an Expert System for Locating Cooling Channels in Permanent Molds", Proceedings of the Eighth International conference on Modeling of Casting, Welding, and Advanced Solidification Processes, pp. 991-999, June 1998.
L. Wang, D. Apelian, and M. Makhlouf, "Tensile Properties of Aluminum Die-Casting Alloys", Proceedings of the Nineteenth International Die-Casting Congress, pp. 179-189, November 1997
M. Matthews and M. Makhlouf, "An Investigation of Permanent Mold Heating and Cooling Methods to Optimize Cast Part Quality and Cycle Throughput", Proceedings of the Ninety-sixth TMS Congress, pp. 919-932, February 1996.
A. Ahmed, T. Chadwick, M. Makhlouf and D. Apelian, "Microstructure and Defects in Aluminum Alloy Castings: Numerical Prediction and Experimental Verification", Proceedings of the Seventh Conference on Modeling of Casting, Welding, and Advanced Solidification Processes, September 1995.
J. Laskowski and M. Makhlouf, "Optimization of the Reduced Pressure Test for Measuring Hydrogen in Aluminum Alloy Melts", Proceedings of the Fourth Int. Conference on Molten Aluminum Processing, pp. 247-260, November 1995.
T. Chadwick and M. Makhlouf, "The Effect of Chemistry, Grain Refiner, Modifier, and Cooling Rate on the Microstructure of 356 Alloy", Proceedings of the Fourth Int. Conference on Molten Aluminum Processing, pp. 295-314, November 1995.
M. Makhlouf, R. Heinzmann, J. Bausch III, and R. Sisson, Jr., "Finite Difference Computer Models for Two Stage Vacuum and Gas Carburization Heat Treatments", Proceedings of the Thirteenth Heat Treating Conference, October 1991.
J. Bausch III, R. Heinzmann, M. Makhlouf and R. Sisson, Jr., "A Model Based Control System for Carburization Heat Treatments", Proceedings of the Thirteenth Heat Treating Conference, October 1991.
M. Makhlouf, E. Lee, R. Biederman, and R. Sisson, Jr., "Experimental Verification of Finite Difference Models of Diffusion in solids", Proceedings of the Tenth International Symposium on Finite Difference Modeling, pp. 295-315, July 1991.
M. Makhlouf, R. Heinzmann, J. Bausch III, and R. Sisson, Jr., "Intelligent Carburization Heat Treatment", TMS Proceedings on Intelligent Materials Processing, 1991.
M. Makhlouf and R. Sisson, Jr., "Reducing Hydrogen Uptake by High Strength Steel Fasteners During Electroplating", American Fastener Journal, vol. 8, No. 2, March/April 1991.
M. Makhlouf and R. Sisson, Jr., "Hydrogen Uptake during Cadmium Electroplating", Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Hydrogen Effects on Material Behavior, pp. 211-221, 1990.
M. Makhlouf and R. Sisson, Jr., "Hydrogen Permeation through AISI 4340 Steel", Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Environmental Degradation of Engineering Materials, pp. 665-674, April 1987.
M. Makhlouf and J. Cherng, "Design Guidelines for Phase Change Thermal Storage in Residential Solar Space Heating/Cooling Applications", Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Alternate Energy Sources, p. 319-335, 1982.

Books, Reports and Monographs

M. Makhlouf, L Wang, and D. Apelian, "Microstructure and Properties of Aluminum Die-Casting Alloys", a book published January 1999 by the North American Die-Casting Association.
M. Maniruzzaman and M. Makhlouf, "Phase Separation Technologies in the Processing of Molten Aluminum", a monograph published January 1999 by the American Foundrymen Society.
L. Wang, D. Apelian, and M. Makhlouf, "Hydrogen in Aluminum Alloy Melts: Its Sources and Its Removal", a monograph published September 1998 by the American Foundrymen Society.
M. Makhlouf and R. Sisson, Jr., "Hydrogen Uptake during Cadmium Electroplating - Part I", a report prepared for The U.S. Department of Army, U.S. Army Materials Technology Laboratory, Watertown, MA 02172-0001, under contract No. DAAG46-K0009, February 1990.
M. Makhlouf and R. Sisson, Jr., "Hydrogen Uptake during Cadmium Electroplating - Part II", a report prepared for The U.S. Department of Army, U.S. Army Materials Technology Laboratory, Watertown, MA 02172-0001, under contract No. DAAG46-K0009, February 1990.

Makhlouf M. Makhlouf, Ph.D.

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