Computational Materials Engineering

ICME - Systems Level

Ultimately, the value of ICME is derived from the ability to combine a variety of approaches and predict system level performance. By utilizing a holistic, multiphyisics approach, we can provide the most accurate prediction of material properties, processing effects, component behavior, and full system performance.

  • Gas turbines

  • Hypersonic thermal protection systems and thermal transport

  • Rocket engines

  • Radomes, windows, and apertures

System level digital twins can be powdered through ICME approaches.


 

Numerous opportunities exist for connecting Ab-Initio, MC/MD, and Continuum level methods towards a multiphysics solution for energy, aerospace, and defense applications.

ICME - Areas of Interest

HAMR is looking for collaborators in the following areas:

  • Ab-Initio

  • Diffusivity, thermomechanical property predictions for small systems

  • Refractory HEA/CCA property predictions

  • MC/MD

    • Diffusivity, thermomechanical property predictions for large systems

    • Oxidation, volatility, morphological changes

    • SEI and battery interfaces

  • Continuum (CALPHAD, CFD)

    • CMAS degradation in T/EBCs

    • Heat transfer (hypersonics, gas turbines, rocket nozzles)


ICME - Areas of Expertise

Computational materials engineering is a key facet in the development of each and every technology at HAMR Industries. We recognize the value of combining the length and times scales of various modeling and simulation techniques to connect fundamental material properties and processing effects. Together, these help us predict the resultant structures and component performance, enabling a rapid and efficient developmental cycle. Our team is experienced in the following areas:

  • Micromechanics (FEM)

    • Object oriented finite element for structure-based thermomechanical simulations

    • Cold spray particle deposition and coating property evaluation

    • Thermal cycling, erosion, and thermal conductivity simulations of thermal & environmental carrier coatings and CMCs

    • Fragmentation

  • Mesoscale (FEM, semi-analytical)

    • Non-linear optical modeling of photonic structures via COMSOL and semi-analytical methods

    • Custom-built FEM solver for evaluation of RF performance in radomes, windows, and apertures

HAMR has significant experience using FEM for simulation of erosion (top left), high strain rate deformation and cold spray modeling (middle right), and thermal-structural simulations and composites (bottom). CEM expertise extends from optical coatings (top right) to RF structures and metasurfaces (middle left).