CAROUSEL: An Open-Source Framework for High-Throughput Microstructure Simulations
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Abstract High-throughput screening (HTS) can significantly accelerate the design of new materials, allowing for automatic testing of a large number of material compositions and process parameters. Using HTS in Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME), the computational evaluation of multiple combinations can be performed before empirical testing, thus reducing the use of material and resources. Conducting computational HTS involves the application of high-throughput computing (HTC) and developing suitable tools to handle such calculations. Among multiple ICME methods compatible with HTS and HTC, the calculation of phase diagrams known as the CALPHAD method has gained prominence. When combining thermodynamic modeling with kinetic simulations, predicting the entire history of precipitation behavior is possible. However, most reported CALPHAD-based HTS frameworks are restricted to thermodynamic modeling or not accessible. The present work introduces CAROUSEL—an open-sourCe frAmewoRk fOr high-throUghput microStructurE simuLations. It is designed to explore various alloy compositions, processing parameters, and CALPHAD implementations. CAROUSEL offers a graphical interface for easy interaction, scripting workflow for advanced simulations, the calculation distribution system, and simulation data management. Additionally, CAROUSEL incorporates visual tools for exploring the generated data and integrates through-process modeling, accounting for the interplay between solidification and solid-state precipitation. The application area is various metal manufacturing processes where the precipitation behavior is crucial. The results of simulations can be used in upscale material models, thus covering different microstructural phenomena. The present work demonstrates how CAROUSEL can be used for additive manufacturing (AM), particularly for investigating different chemical compositions and heat treatment parameters (e.g., temperature, duration).
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