MPI Publications

2008

08-01
D.Apelian and W. Hunt, "Materials and Society – Challenges and the TMS Response", Journal of Metals, Vol. 60, No 2, 2008, pp. 26-27.

08-02
K. Symeonidis, D. Apelian, M.M. Makhlouf, "Study of Undercooling Mechanism in the Al-Cu Alloy System Cast via Controlled Diffusion Solidification (CDS) Process", NADCA Transactions, Cast Expo, May 2008.

08-03
L. Wang, D. Apelian, M. M. Makhlouf, W. Huang, "Predicting Compositions and Properties of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys Using Artificial Neural Network", Proceedings of the 4^th International High Tech Die Casting Conference (HTDC 2008 Brescia, Italy, April 2008) – Paper #40 (Invited Paper)

08-04
K. Symeonidis, D. Apelian, M. M. Makhlouf, "Controlled Diffusion Solidification: Application to Metal Casting", Proceedings of the 4^th International High Tech Die Casting Conference (HTDC 2008 Brescia, Italy, April 2008) – Paper #39 (Invited Paper)

08-05
B. Dewhirst, S. Li, P. Hogan, D. Apelian "Castability Measures for Diecasting Alloys: Fluidity, Hot Tearing, and Die Soldering", Proceedings of the 4^th International High Tech Die Casting Conference (HTDC 2008 Brescia, Italy, April 2008) – Paper #38 (Invited Paper)

08-06
K. Symeonidis, D. Apelian, M. M. Makhlouf, "Controlled Diffusion Solidification", International Foundry Research/Giessereiforschung 60 (2008) No. 1 pp. 2 - 8

08-07
M. Di Sabatino, L. Arnberg and D. Apelian, "Progress on the Understanding of Fluidity of Aluminium Foundry Alloys", International Journal of Metalcasting, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Summer 2008, pp. 17-28

08-08
D. Apelian, L. Wang and M.M. Makhlouf, "Development of Aluminum Cast Alloys – Fundamentals and Resources", Plenary lecture and invited paper, Cast Expo 2008.

08-09
Y. Li, J. Keist, and D. Apelian, "Fluidized Bed Heat Treatment Response of Magnesium Alloy MRI-206S (Mg-1.5%Nd-0.2%Y-0.2%Zn-0.4%Zr)"

08-10
L. Wang, D. Apelian, M. M. Makhlouf, W. Huang, "Predicting Compositions and Properties of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys Using Artificial Neural Network", Metallurgical Science & Technology, Vol. 26-1, pp 16-21, 2008.

08-11
K. Symeonidis, D. Apelian, M. M. Makhlouf, "Controlled Diffusion Solidification: Application to Metal Casting", Metallurgical Science & Technology, Vol. 26-1, pp 30-36, 2008.

08-12
J. Jorstad, D. Apelian, "Hypereutectic Al-Si Alloys: Practical Casting Considerations", submitted to International Journal of Metalcasting.

08-13
Allan, Shulman, Fall, Sisson and Apelian, "Microwave Heating Technologies", Heat Treating Progress (ASM), Number 3, Vol. 8, pp 39-42, May/June 2008.

08-14
TMS Presidential Perspectives – monthly op-ed piece written as President of TMS, April 2008-February 2009

April 2008: TMS: A Professional Society Changing with an Evolving Profession
May 2008: Web 2.0: What Does It Mean to TMS Today . . . and Tomorrow?
June 2008: Broadening of MSE: the role of (and challenges to) professional societies
July 2008: Integrated Computational Material Engineering (ICME) - A "Model" for the Future?
August '08: Materials and Society: How TMS and MSE Can Respond to Global Needs
Sep. 2008: "Best Practice" Governance Requirements and the TMS Response: Revised Bylaws Ready for Your Vote
Oct. 2008: Tomorrow's Materials Professionals: The TMS Member's Role
Nov. 2008: TMS 2009 Annual Meeting: The Materials World's Networking, Professional, and Technical Destination
Dec. 2008: Sustainable Development for the 21st Century: MSE Opportunities
Jan. 2009: Human assets: the most precious capital
Feb. 2009: The Journal Talks with 2008 TMS President Diran Apelian

08-15
G. Tryggvason, D. Apelian, "Re-Engineering Engineering Education for the Challenges of the 21st Century", China University Teaching, Vol. 12, 2008 pp. 84-86.

2007

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07-01
D. Apelian, "Future of Materials Science and Engineering" Journal of Metals, V. 59, No.2, 2007, pp. 9-18.

07-02
S. Benzerrouk R. Ludwig, and D. Apelian: "Active Thermography for the Detection of Defects in Powder Metallurgy Compacts" , Proceedings of the 2007 International Conference on The Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, Published by the American Institute of Physics.

07-03
G. A. Poskrebyshev, M. Baum, J. Moss and D. Apelian, "Catalytic Effect of Fe/C powder on the Formation of Gas-phase Products of Vacuum Pyrolysis of N,N – Ethylenebisstearamide", Applied Cataysis, General (2007), doi:10.1016/j.apcata..2007.04.026

07-04
D.A. Lados and D. Apelian, "Fatigue Crack Growth Paths in Al-Si-Mg Cast Alloys" – Proceedings of the International Conference on Crack Path (CP 2006), September 2006, Parma, Italy (ESIS technical publications) – Paper #026 (invited paper).

07-05
S.K. Chaudhury, V. Warke, S. Shankar, and D. Apelian "Localized Recrystallization in Cast Al-Si-Mg Alloy During Solution Heat Treatment: Dilatometric and Calorimetric Studies", accepted for publication in Met Mat Trans A.

07-06
John L. Jorstad, Q. Y. Pan, Diran Apelian, " Interaction of Key Variables During Rheocasting: Effects of Fraction Solid and Flow Velocity on Performance ", NADCA Transactions 2007.

07-07
D.A. Lados, D. Apelian, and J.K. Donald, "Fracture Mechanics Analysis for Residual Stress and Crack Closure Corrections", Int. J. Fatigue, Vol. 29, Issue 4, pp. 687-694, 2007.

07-08
D.A. Lados, D. Apelian, P.E. Jones, and J.F. Major, "Microstructural Mechanisms Controlling Fatigue Crack Growth in Al-Si-Mg Cast Alloys", Materials Science and Engineering A 468-470 (2007) pp 237-245.

07-09
D.A. Lados and D. Apelian, "Relationships Between Microstructure and Fatigue Crack Propagation Paths in Al-Si-Mg Cast Alloys", Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol 75, 2008, pp 821-832.

07-10
K. Symeonidis, D. Apelian and M.M. Makhlouf, " Controlled Diffusion Solidification", in the Proceedings of LMT – Light Metals Technology 2007, September 2007, Saint-Sauveur, Québec, CA, published by CANMET.

07-11
Q.Y. Pan, P. Hogan, D. Apelian, and M.M.Makhlouf, "The Continuous Rheoconversion Process (CRP™) ", in the Proceedings of LMT – Light Metals Technology 2007, September 2007, Saint-Sauveur, Québec, CA, published by CANMET.

07-12
S.K. Chaudhury and D. Apelian, "Effects of High Heating Rates during Post-Solidification Thermal Processing" LMT, in the Proceedings of LMT – Light Metals Technology 2007, September 2007, Saint-Sauveur, Québec, CA, published by CANMET.

07-13
S.K. Chaudhury and D. Apelian, "Fluidized Bed: An Energy-Efficient Technology to Heat Treat Aluminum Components", Heat Treating Progress, Vol. 7, Num. 2, March/April 2007 pp. 12-13.

07-14
D. Apelian, "The Engineering Profession in the 21st Century – educational needs and societal challenges facing the profession", Hoyt Memorial Lecture, AFS Transactions, Paper 07-155(00), pp 1-10, American Foundry Society, Schaumburg, IL (2007).

07-15
Q. Y. Pan, D. Apelian, "Semi-Solid Metal (SSM) Processing Methods: An Overview", in Proceedings of 2007 Xi'an International Symposium on Solidification, Northwestern Polytechnical University, May 29-31,2007.

07-16
D. Apelian and Q. Y. Pan, "Future Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Materials Science and Engineering Community", in Proceedings of 2007 Xi'an International Symposium on Solidification, Northwestern Polytechnical University, May 29-31, 2007.

07-17
S.K. Chaudhury and D. Apelian, "Fluidized Bed: An Energy Efficient Heat Treating Technology for Cast Al Alloys", Proceedings of the 24^th Conference, Heat Treating Society, 2007, pp. 77-86

07-18
J. Keist, S. Chaudhury, and D. Apelian, "Fluidized Bed Quenching Performance and Its Application" ", Proceedings of the 24^th Conference, Heat Treating Society, 2007, pp. 225-230.

07-19
D. Saha, S. Shankar, and D. Apelian, "Casting of Aluminum Based Wrought Alloys and Aluminum Based Casting Alloys", U.S. Patent No. 7,201,210, April 10, 2007.

07-20
J. L. Jorstad, D. Apelian, "Pressure Assisted Processes for High Integrity Aluminum Castings", International Journal of Metalcasting, Vol. 2, Issue 1, Winter 2008, pp 19-39.

07-21
D. Apelian, "The Engineering Profession in the 21^st Century – educational needs and societal challenges facing the profession", Intl Journal of Metalcasting, Fall 2007, pp 21-29.

07-22
Q.Y Pan, D. Apelian & J. Jorstad, "Semi-Solid Casting: Introduction and Fundamentals", ASM Vol. 15 Handbook Revision, Division 5, article 5W1, published by ASM (2007).

07-23
Q.Y Pan, D. Apelian & J. Jorstad, "Semi Solid Casting: Rheocasting", ASM Vol. 15 Handbook Revision, Division 5, article 5W3, published by ASM (2007).

07-24
S.K. Chaudhury, D. Apelian, "Fluidized-Bed: High Efficiency Heat Treatment of Aluminum Castings", Heat Treating Progress, September/October 2007, Vol. 7, No. 6, pp 29-33.

07-25
S. M. Allan, H. S. Shulman, M. L. Fall, R. D. Sisson, D. Apelian, "Microwave Heating Technologies", Heat Treating Progress, November/December 2007 p. 18-19

07-26
D. Apelian, "Richard D. Sisson Jr., FASM 2007-2009 President of ASM Heat Treating Society", Heat Treating Progress, November/December 2007, Vol. 7, No. 7, pp 10-11.

07-27
Q.Y Pan, Diran Apelian & John Jorstad, ?SemiSolid Metal Processing?, ASM Vol. 15: Casting, published by ASM (2007), pp. 379-381.

2006

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06-01
S. Benzerrouk, R. Ludwig and D. Apelian, "Infrared Detection of Defects in Powder-Metallic Compacts", Published in the Journal of NDE, Volume 26 pp 1-9.

06-02
D. Apelian, H. Brody, D. Backman, "Solidification Modeling: a quarter century of progress and future vision", keynote paper in Modeling of Casting, Welding, and Advanced Solidification Processes XI, Editors: C. Gandin, M. Bellet, and J.E Allison, published by TMS, Warrendale, PA (2006).

06-03
D.A. Lados, D. Apelian, and J.F. Major "Fatigue Crack Growth Mechanisms at the Microstructure Scale in Al-Si-Mg Cast Alloys: Mechanisms in Regions II and III", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Volume 37, Number 8, August 2006, pp. 2405-2418.

06-04
S.K. Chaudhury and D.Apelian. "Effects of Fluidized Bed Quenching on Heat Treating Characteristics of Cast Al-Si-Mg and Al-Si-Mg-Cu Alloys", Intl. Journal of Cast Metals Research, V 19, No 6, 2006 pp 361-369,

06-05
S.K. Chaudhury, and D. Apelian, "Fluidized Bed Heat Treatment of Cast Al-Si-Cu-Mg Alloys", Metallurgical and Material Transactions A, Vol. 37A, July 2006, pp 2295-2312.

06-06
J. L. Jorstad, Q. Y. Pan, D. Apelian, "A Rheocasting Route: SLC^TM + CRP^TM, A Marriage of Unique Processes", NADCA Transactions (2006).

06-07
Q.Y. Pan, P. Hogan, and D. Apelian, "Optimization of Commercial Alloys for Semi-Solid Processing", NADCA Transactions (2006).

06-08
D. Apelian, "Reza Abbaschian 2006 President of ASM International", Advanced Materials & Processes, 2006, Volume 164, No. 1, pgs. 64-65.

06-09
D.Apelian, M.M. Makhlouf, D. Saha, "CDS Method for Casting Aluminum-Based Wrought Alloy Compositions: theoretical framework ", Materials Science Forums Vols. 519-521 (2006), pp 1771-1776.

06-10
Q.Y. Pan, S. Wiesner, D. Apelian, "Application of the Continuous Rheoconversion Process (CRP) to Low Temperature HPDC-Part I: Microstructure, in the Proceedings of 9^th International S2P, Busan, Korea, September 11-13, 2006.

06-11
S. Wiesner, Q.Y. Pan, D. Apelian, "Application of the Continuous Rheoconversion Process (CRPTM) to Low Temperature HPDC-Part II: Alloy Development & Validation", in the Proceedings of 9th International S2P, Busan, Korea, September 11-13, 2006.

06-12
D. Apelian, "SSM and Squeeze Casting: Principles & Opportunities", NADCA Transactions 2006.

06-13
D.A. Lados and D. Apelian "Fatigue Crack Growth Paths in Al-Si-Mg Cast Alloys", Proceedings of the International Conference on Crack Path (CP 2006), September 2006, Parma, Italy (ESIS technical publications) – Paper #026 (invited paper).

06-14
D.A. Lados and D. Apelian "Effects of Porosity and Microstructure on the Fatigue Crack Growth Behavior of Pre-alloyed and Admixed Fe-Ni-Mo P/M Alloys", Proceedings of the 2006 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials (PM2TEC 2006 San Diego, CA, June 2006), published by MPIF, Princeton, NJ, Part 10, pp. 50-64, 2006.

06-15
S. Benzerrouk, R. Ludwig and D. Apelian, "Contact-less Active Infrared Imaging System for the Detection of Defects in Green-State P/M Compacts", Proceedings of the 2006 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials (PM2TEC 2006 San Diego, CA, June 2006), published by MPIF, Princeton, NJ, Part 11, pp. 46-59, 2006.

06-16
Q.Y. Pan, D. Apelian, and P. Hogan, "The Continuous Rheoconversion Process (CRP^TM): Optimization & Industrial Applications", 3rd International Conference on High Tech Die Casting, Vicenza, Italy, 21-22 September 2006, paper 53, published in the CD-ROM of the conference proceedings by the Italian Association of Metallurgy (AIM), Milan, 2006; the paper also published in "Metallurgical Science and Technology", 2006, Vol. 24, n. 2, pp. 9-18 (2006), edited by Teksid Aluminum.

06-17
J.L. Jorstad and D. Apelian, "Pressure Assisted Processes for High Integrity Automotive Aluminum Castings – Part I: Principles and Fundamentals", 3rd International Conference on High Tech Die Casting, Vicenza, Italy, 21-22 September 2006, paper 54, published in the CD-ROM of conference proceedings by Italian Association of Metallurgy (AIM), Milan, 2006.

06-18
D. Apelian and J.L. Jorstad, "Pressure Assisted Processes for High Integrity Automotive Aluminum Castings – Part II: Recent Developments and Innovations", 3rd International Conference on High Tech Die Casting, Vicenza, Italy, 21-22 September 2006, paper 55, published in the CD-ROM of conference proceedings by Italian Association of Metallurgy (AIM), Milan, 2006.

06-19
M. Di Sabatino, L. Arnberg, S. Brusethaug, D. Apelian, "Fluidity Evaluation Methods for Al-Mg-Si Alloys", International Journal of Cast Metals Research, Volume 19, Number 2, April 2006, pp. 94-97

06-20
F. Bonollo, D. Apelian, A. Franke, "A trans-national cooperation to strengthen the knowledge in diecasting alloys", to be presented at the 3rd International Conference on High Tech Die Casting, Vicenza, Italy, September 2006 and published in the conference proceedings.

06-21
G. Tryggvason, D. Apelian, "Re-Engineering Engineering Education for the Challenges of the 21st Century", Journal of Metals, V.58, No.10, pp. 14-17 (2006).

06-22
D. Apelian, "Verso un Futuro Brillante - A Bright Future Ahead" in Pressocolata & Tecniche Fusorie (Die Casting & Foundry Techniques), EDIMET, December 2006, pp. 44-45.

2005

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05-01
S.K. Chaudhury, D. Apelian, "Effects of Solution Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-Si-Cu-Mg (354) Using Fluidized Bed Reactor", AFS Transactions, Vol. 113, #05-071, p. 1-14 (2005).

05-02
J. Slater, L. Wang, R. Ludwig, and D. Apelian, "NDE Methods to Detect Oxides in Al Cast Components", AFS Transactions, Vol. 113, #05-076, p.1-12 (2005).

05-03
Q.Y. Pan, L. Wang, D. Apelian and M.M. Makhlouf , "Optimization of 380 Alloy for Semi-Solid Processing", NADCA Transactions, #T05-143 (2005).

05-04
W. J. Bernard III, Q. Y. Pan, D. Apelian and M.M. Makhlouf, "The Continuous Rheoconversion Process (CRP): Modeling and Optimization", NADCA Transactions, #T05-141 (2005).

05-05
B. Dewhirst, J.L. Jorstad, and D. Apelian, "Effect of Artificial Aging on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Semi-Solid Processed A356 Castings", NADCA Transactions, #T05-063 (2005) - Selected as the Best Paper of the Congress.

05-06
S.K. Chaudhury, D. Apelian, "Fluidized Bed Heat Treatment of Cast Al Alloys", in Shape Casting: The John Campbell Symposium, published by TMS – ISBN # 0-87339-583-2, pp 283-293 (2005).

05-07
M. Di Sabatino, S. Shankar, D. Apelian, L. Arnberg, "Influence of Temperature and Alloying Elements on Fluidity of Al-Si Alloys", in Shape Casting: The John Campbell Symposium, published by TMS – ISBN # 0-87339-583-2, pp 193-202 (2005).

05-08
D. Saha, S. Shankar, D. Apelian, M. M. Makhlouf, "Controlled Diffusion Solidification – Manufacturing Net Shaped Al Based Wrought Alloy Parts", in Shape Casting: The John Campbell Symposium, published by TMS – ISBN # 0-87339-583-2, pp 415-422 (2005).

05-09
D. Apelian, "Preface for 2004 TMS-ASM Distinguished Lecture on Materials and Society: Material Engineering Challenges for the Society of "Tomorrow": Housing, Transportation, Health, and Food Delivery Needs", JOM Electronic.

05-10
S.K. Chaudhury, D. Apelian, "Effects of Rapid Heating on Solutionizing Characteristics of Al-Si-Mg Alloy Using a Fluidized Bed", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A V 37A, March 2006 pp 763-778.

05-11
S.K. Chaudhury, D. Apelian, "Effects of Rapid Heating on Aging Characteristics of T6 Tempered Al-Si-Mg Alloys Using a Fluidized Bed", Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 41(14), July, 2006, p. 4684-4690.

05-12
D.A. Lados, D. Apelian, P.C. Paris, and J.K. Donald, "Closure Mechanisms in Cast Al-Si-Mg Alloys and Long-crack to Small-crack Corrections", Int. J. of Fatigue, V 27, pp 1463-1472 (2005).

05-13
D. Saha, S. Shankar, M. Makhlouf and D. Apelian, "Casting of Aluminum Alloys with a Globular Primary Phase Using Controlled Diffusion Solidification", submitted to Met and Mat Trans A (E-TP-05-228-A).

05-14
D. Saha, D. Apelian, "On the Dissolution of Al in Al-Si Liquid During the Mixing of Al-25% Si and Al-7% Si Alloys", submitted to Met and Mat Trans B.

05-15
D. Lados and D. Apelian, "The Effect of Residual Stress on the Fatigue Crack Growth Behavior of Al-Si-Mg Cast Alloys – Mechanisms and Corrective Mathematical Models", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Vol 37A, issue 1, pp 133-145 (2006).

05-16
D.A. Lados and D. Apelian, "Limitations of Elastic Definitions in Al-Si-Mg Cast Alloys with Enhanced Plasticity: Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics versus Elastic-Plastic Fracture Mechanics", Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 73, issue 4, pp. 435-455 (2006).

05-17
D.A. Lados, D. Apelian, and J.K. Donald "Fatigue Crack Growth Mechanisms at the Microstructure Scale in Al-Si-Mg Cast Alloys: Mechanisms in the Near-threshold Regime, Acta Materialia, Vol. 54, issue 6, pp. 1475-1486, 2006.

05-18
D.A. Lados, D. Apelian, and F.J. Semel, "Open and Closed Porosity in P/M Materials - Measurement and Variation with Density Levels and Sintering Conditions", Proceedings of the EURO PM2005 (2-5 October 2005 Prague, Czech Republic), published by EPMA, Shrewsbury, UK, Vol. 3, pp. 9-17, 2005.

05-19
D. Apelian and S.K. Chaudhury, "Heat Treatment of Aluminum Cast Components - Recent Developments and Future Challenges", in Proceedings of World Foundry Organization Congress, April 19, 2005 - St. Louis, Missouri, USA, published by AFS, Schaumburg, IL.

05-20
D. Apelian, J-L. Staudenmann, "High-Risk Technologies in Metallurgy with Commercial Potential", special issue of JOM – April 2005.

05-21
D. Apelian, D. Saha, "Novel and Advanced Solidification Processes for the Manufacture of High Integrity Aluminum Cast Components", in the Proceedings of Second Intl. Light Metals Technology 2005, St. Wolfgang, Austria, published by LKR, pp 203-208 (2005).

05-22
D. Apelian, "Consultant's Corner", International Journal of Powder Metallurgy, V. 41, N0. 3, pp 13-16, May/June 2005.

05-23
S. Benzerrouk, R. Ludwig, D. Apelian, "On-Line and Off-Line Infrared Flaw Detection", Proceedings of the 2005 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials (PM2TEC 2005- Montreal), published by MPIF, Princeton, NJ, Part 11, pp. 25-42, 2005.

05-24
R. Ludwig, D. Apelian, G. Leuenberger "An NDE Methodology to Predict Density in Green-State Powder Metallurgy Compacts", Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, Vol. 24, No. 3, September 2005, pp. 109-119.

05-25
J. L. Jorstad, Q. Y. Pan, D. Apelian, " Solidification Microstructure Affecting Ductility in Semi Solid (SSM) Cast Products", Materials Science and Engineering A V 413-414 (2005) pp 186-191.

05-26
D. A. Lados, D. Apelian, " Porosity and Microstructure in P/M Alloys: Critical Review of their Effects on Fatigue and Fatigue Crack Growth", Proceedings of the 2005 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials (PM2TEC 2005), published by MPIF, Princeton, NJ, Part 10, pp. 90-110, 2005.

05-27
M. Di Sabatino, L. Arnberg, D. Apelian, and S. Brusethaug, "Fluidity Evaluation Methods for Al-Mg-Si Alloys", International Journal of Cast Metals Research, Vol. 19, No. 2, April 2006, pp. 94-97.

05-28
J. L. Jorstad, D. Apelian, "Pressure Assisted Processes for High Integrity Automotive Aluminum Castings – Part I: Principles and Fundamentals", in Proceedings of the International Conference on High Integrity Metal Castings, October 31 –November 1, 2005, Indianapolis, IN, published by AFS, Chicago, Ill. (2005).

05-29
J. L. Jorstad, D. Apelian, "Pressure Assisted Processes for High Integrity Automotive Castings – Part II: Recent Developments and Innovations", in Proceedings of the International Conference on High Integrity Metal Castings, October 31 –November 1, 2005, Indianapolis, IN, published by AFS, Chicago, Ill. (2005).

05-30
M. Di Sabatino, S. Shankar, D. Apelian, L. Arnberg, "The Role of Temperature and Alloy Chemistry on Fluidity of Aluminum Foundry Alloys", in Proceedings of 10th International Conference on Aluminium, October 12-14, 2005, Kliczkow, Poland.

05-31
Poskrehyshev, G.; Baum, M. M.; Moss, J. A.; Apelian, D., "Mechanism of N,N-Ethylenebisstearamide Pyrolysis and Formation of CO, CO2, CH4 and C2H4 in the Presence of Iron/Carbon Powder under Vacuum at 300 Degrees C < T < 700 Degrees C.", Abstr. Pap. Am. Chem. Soc. 2005, 229, U572.

2004

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04-01
Zachary Brown, Rathindra DasGupta, Dayne Killingsworth, Mark Musser, and Diran Apelian, "Semi-Solid Metal Casting Practices: Past, Present and Future", Proceedings of SAE 2004, Detroit, MI.

04-02
S. K. Chaudhury, L. Wang, and D. Apelian, "Fluidized Bed Reactor Heat Treatment of A356 Alloy: Microstructure Analysis and Mechanical Properties", AFS Transactions, Vol. 112, 2004, #04-055, pp 1-16.

04-03
Q.Y. Pan, M. Arsenault, D. Apelian and M.M. Makhlouf, "SSM Processing of AlB2 Grain Refined Al-Si Alloys", AFS Transactions, Vol. 112, June 2004, pp 04-053.

04-04
M. Findon and D. Apelian,"The Continuous Rheoconversion Process for Semi-Solid Slurry Production",AFS Transactions, Vol. 112, June 2004, pp 04-056.

04-05
D. Saha and D. Apelian, "Semi Solid Processing of Hypereutectic Alloys", AFS Transactions, Vol. 112, June 2004, pp 04-057.

04-06
D.A. Lados and D. Apelian, "Fatigue Crack Growth Characteristics in Cast Al–Si–Mg Alloys: Part I. Effect of Processing Conditions and Microstructure", Materials Science and Engineering A, Vol. A385, issues 1-2, pp. 200-211, 2004.

04-07
D.A. Lados and D. Apelian, "Fatigue Crack Growth Characteristics in Cast Al–Si–Mg Alloys: Part II. Life Predictions Using Fatigue Crack Growth Data", Materials Science and Engineering A, Vol. A385, issues 1-2, pp. 187-199, 2004.

04-08
D. Apelian, Q.Y. Pan, M. Findon "Low Cost and Energy Efficient Methods for the Manufacture of Semi-Solid (SSM) Feedstock", Die Casting Engineer, V. 48, No. 1, January 2004, pp. 22-28.

04-09
A. Lados and D. Apelian, " Response of Open/Closed Porosity to Density Variations in Pre-alloyed and Admixed Fe-Ni-Mo P/M Alloys", Proceedings of the 2004 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials (PM2TEC 2004), published by MPIF, Princeton, NJ, Part 10, pp 67-87, 2004.

04-10
D. Apelian, "Consultant's Corner", International Journal of Powder Metallurgy, V. 40, No. 1, pp 15-17, 2004.

04-11
Q.Y. Pan, D. Apelian and A.N. Alexandrou, "Yield Behavior of Commercial Aluminum Alloys In The Semi-Solid State", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions (B), Vol. 35B, December 2004, pp 1187-1202.

04-12
M.M. Baum, R.M. Becker, A.M. Lappas, J.A. Moss, D. Apelian, D. Saha, and V.A. Kapinus, " Lubricant Pyrolysis During Sintering of Powder Metallurgy Compacts", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions (B), Vol. 35B, April 2004, pp 381-392.

04-13
Deepak Saha, Sumanth Shankar, Diran Apelian, and Makhlouf M. Makhlouf, "Casting of Aluminum Based Wrought Alloys using Controlled Diffusion Solidification", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Vol. 35A, July 2004, pp. 2174-2180.

04-14
D. Apelian, Q.Y. Pan, M. Findon and M. M. Makhlouf, "Low Cost and Energy Efficient Methods for the Manufacture of Semi-Solid (SSM) Feedstock", in the Proceedings of HTDC (ISBN 88-86259-26-3), Brescia, Italy, published by Edimet, Brescia, Italy 2004, pp. 323-332.

04-15
S. Shankar, M.M. Makhlouf, and D. Apelian, "Die Soldering and Die Engineering in High Pressure Die Casting Operations", in the Proceedings of HTDC (ISBN 88-86259-26-3), Brescia, Italy, published by Edimet, Brescia, Italy 2004, pp. 97-106.

04-16
M.M. Makhlouf, D. Apelian and L. Wang "iSelect-Al: an Electronic Tool for the Selection and Design of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys", Die Casting Engineer, Vol. 48, No. 2, March 2004, pp 26-31.

04-17
Sumanth Shankar, Deepak Saha, Makhlouf M. Makhlouf, and Diran Apelian, "Casting of Wrought Aluminum Based Alloys", Die Casting Engineer, Vol. 48, No. 2, March 2004, pp. 52-57.

04-18
Diana A. Lados and Diran Apelian, "Fatigue Crack Growth Mechanisms During Dynamic Loading of Conventionally and SSM Cast Aluminum Components", Paper # 21-2 in the Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Metals and Alloys, Limasol, Cyprus, September 2004; published by NADCA, Wheeling, Illinois.

04-19
Deepak Saha, Diran Apelian, and Rathindra Dasgupta, "Inoculants for the Control of Primary Si Size and Distribution in Hypereutectic Alloys", Paper # 8-1in the Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Metals and Alloys, Limasol, Cyprus, September 2004; published by NADCA, Wheeling, Illinois.

04-20
Deepak Saha, Diran Apelian, and Rathindra Dasgupta, "SSM Processing of Hypereutetcic Al-Si Alloys - an overview", Paper # 22-1 in the Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Metals and Alloys, Limasol, Cyprus, September 2004; published by NADCA, Wheeling, Illinois.

04-21
Q.Y. Pan, M. Findon and D. Apelian, "The Continuous Rheoconversion Process (CRP): A Novel SSM Approach", Paper # 2-4 in the Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Metals and Alloys, Limasol, Cyprus, September 2004; published by NADCA, Wheeling, Illinois.

04-22
Q.Y. Pan, D. Apelian and M. M. Makhlouf, " AlB2 Grain Refined Al-Si Alloys: Rheocasting/Thixocasting Applications", Paper # 13-1 in the Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Metals and Alloys, Limasol, Cyprus, September 2004; published by NADCA, Wheeling, Illinois.

04-23
A.N. Alexandrou, G.C. Florides, G.C. Georgiou and D. Apelian, "Rheological Effects of Structure Breakdown in Semisolid Slurries", Paper # 9-1 in the Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Metals and Alloys, Limasol, Cyprus, September 2004; published by NADCA, Wheeling, Illinois.

04-24
S. Shankar, D. Saha, D. Apelian, and M.M. Makhlouf, "CDS: Controlled Diffusion Solidification - A Novel Casting Approach", Paper # 16-2 in the Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Metals and Alloys, Limasol, Cyprus, September 2004; published by NADCA, Wheeling, Illinois.

04-25
N. Tonmukayakul, Q. Y. Pan, A. N. Alexandrou and D. Apelian, "Transient Flow Characteristics and Properties of Semi-Solid Aluminum Alloy A356", Paper # 3-4 in the Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Metals and Alloys, Limasol, Cyprus, September 2004; published by NADCA, Wheeling, Illinois.

04-26
S. K. Chaudhury, J. Heimsch, Q. Y. Pan and D. Apelian, "Response of Fluidized Bed Heat Treatment on Semi-Solid Al Castings on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties", Paper # 15-4 in the Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Semi-Solid Processing of Metals and Alloys, Limasol, Cyprus, September 2004; published by NADCA, Wheeling, Illinois.

04-27
John L. Jorstad and Diran Apelian, "Hypereutectic Al-Si Alloys: Practical Processing Techniques", Die Casting Engineer, Vol. 48, No. 3, May 2004, pp. 50-55.

04-28
D. Apelian, Q.Y. Pan and M. M. Makhlouf, "Low Cost and Energy Efficient Methods for the Manufacture of Semi-Solid (SSM) Feedstock", in NADCA Transactions, AFS/NADCA 108^th Congress, June 2004, Session 3: Cast Materials, T01-033.

04-29
G. Leuenberger, R. Ludwig, and D. Apelian, " Electrostatic Density Predictions in Green-State Powder Metallurgy Compacts", Proceedings of the 2004 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials (PM2TEC 2004), published by MPIF, Princeton, NJ, Part 11, pp 8-22, 2004

04-30
D. Apelian, "Strategies for Metal Processing Industries: Competing in Today's Global Economy", JOM, V 56 No. 9, September 2004, pp 25-27 (2004).

04-31
D. Apelian and R. Gaster, "Institutional Initiatives ... the industry functioning as a learning organization", Heat Treating Technology Roadmap Update 2004, part V, in Heat Treating Progress, September/October 2004, pp 30-33.

04-32
Accelerating Technology Transition - Bridging the Valley of Death for Materials and Processes in Defense Systems, National Research Council book published August 2004, Committee Chair: D. Apelian

04-33
High Integrity Aluminum Die Castings (Alloys, Processes, and Melt Preparation), Edited by D. Apelian and M. M. Makhlouf, published by NADCA, Wheeling, IL 2004

2003

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03-01
D. Apelian and S. K. Chaudhury, "Fluidized Bed Heat Treatment of Aluminum Cast Components", J. Phys. IV France 120 (2004) pp 555-562.

03-02
D. Apelian, M.M. Makhlouf, C. Bergman, and J. Rosendahl, "Fluidized Beds: an energy efficient alternative to conventional heat treatment operations", in the Proceedings of The MPMD Fourth Global Innovations Symposium: Energy Efficient Manufacturing Processes, Edited by I. Anderson, T. Marechaux, and C. Cockrill, published by TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society), 2003, pp 3-13.

03-03
D. Apelian, A. de Figueredo, M.M. Makhlouf "Energy Efficient Near-net Shape Manufacturing: semi-solid processing routes", in the Proceedings of The MPMD Fourth Global Innovations Symposium: Energy Efficient Manufacturing Processes, Edited by I. Anderson, T. Marechaux, and C. Cockrill, published by TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society), 2003, pp 55-62.

03-04
Diran Apelian, "Heat Treating Industry R&D Needs: a CHTE perspective", Heat Treating Progress, Vol. 3, No. 1, January/February 2003, pp 30-32.

03-05
Deepak Saha, Diran Apelian and Rathindra Dasgupta, "SSM Processing of Al-Si Alloys Utilizing the Concept of Diffusion Solidification", in the Proceedings of 22^ND International Die Casting congress & Exposition, NADCA, September 15-18, 2003, Indianapolis, Indiana, pp129-134.

03-06
D. Saha, D. Apelian, R. DasGupta, " Semi-Solid Metal Casting Process and Product Thereof ", Patent applied – Application No. 60/411872, Docket No. 87324.1681, September 20, 2002.

03-07
D. Saha, D. Apelian, M. A. Musser, Z. Brown, D. Killingsworth, "Semi-Solid Metal casting Process of Hypoeutectic Aluminum Alloys", U.S. Patent No. 6,880,613, issued April 19, 2005.

03-08
D. Saha, D. Apelian, M. Musser and D. Killingsworth, and Z. Brown, "Semi-Solid Casting Process of Aluminum Alloys With A Grain Refiner", U.S. Patent No. 7,025,113 B2, Date of Issuance: April 11, 2006.

03-09
S. Shankar, D. Apelian, M. M. Makhlouf, "Evolution of Microstructure During Solidification of Al-Si Cast Alloys", in the Proceedings of the Microscopy and Microanalysis 2003, San Antonio, TX, August 3 - 7, 2003.

03-10
R. Ludwig, D. Apelian, S. Makarov, "Systems for Detecting Measuring Inclusions", U.S. Patent No. 6,590,200; Date of issuance: July 8, 2003.

03-11
Sujoy Chaudhury, Sumanth Shankar, Diran Apelian, James Van Wert,"Short Cycle Heat Treating with Fluidized Beds: Microstructure Evolution", in the Proceedings of the AFS Aluminum Structural Casting Conference, Orlando, FL, published by AFS, November 2-4, 2003. Chapter 6.

03-12
James Van Wert, Diran Apelian, Chuck Bergman, "Fluidized Bed Heat Treating: the answer to one-piece flow as a commercial application", in the Proceedings of the AFS Aluminum Structural Casting Conference, Orlando, FL, published by AFS, November 2-4, 2003. Chapter 8.

03-13
Fred Major and Diran Apelian, "A Micro structural Atlas of Common Commercial Al-Si-X Structural Castings", in the Proceedings of the AFS Aluminum Structural Casting Conference, Orlando, FL, published by AFS, November 2-4, 2003. Chapter 6.

03-14
Georg Leuenberger, Reinhold Ludwig, and Diran Apelian, "Modeling of Conductivity versus Density Behavior in Green-State Powder Metallurgy Compacts", Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, Vol. 21, No. 4, pp.111-116, (2002).

03-15
D. Apelian, K. Rong, "Computerized Heat Treatment Planning System for Batch Furnaces - CHT-bf ", in Bodycote Corporate Report No. 4, Vol. 2003.

03-16
Matthew M. Diem, Stephen J. Mashl, Diran Apelian, "The Role of A Powder Interlayer In A Solid –Solid Hip Bonding Application", in the Proceedings of PM TEC 2003, Las Vegas, NV, pp. 3-75 to 3-86.

03-17
D. Saha, D. Apelian, M. A. Musser, D. Killingsworth, and Z. Brown, "Semi-Solid Metal Casting Process of Hypereutectic Aluminum Alloys", U.S. patent number 6,994,147 (issued 2/7/2006).

03-18
John L. Jorstad, Diran Apelian, and Makhlouf M. Makhlouf, "Novel, Slurry-Based, Semi Solid Processing Routes", In the Proceedings of the Light Metals Technology Conference 2003, September 18-20, 2003. Brisbane, Australia, Editor: Arne Dahle, Published by CAST, 2003, pp. 109-114.

03-19
Diran Apelian and Makhlouf M. Makhlouf, "The Metal Processing Institute At WPI: An Example of A Successful Industry/University Alliance", In the Proceedings of the Light Metals Technology Conference 2003, September 18-20, 2003. Brisbane, Australia, Editor: Arne Dahle, Published by CAST, 2003, pp. 21-26.

03-20
Makhlouf M. Makhlouf, Diran Apelian, Sujoy K Chaudhury, and Charles Bergman, "Heat Treatment of Aluminum Cast Components In Fluidised Beds" In the Proceedings of the Light Metals Technology Conference 2003, September 18-20, 2003. Brisbane, Australia, Editor: Arne Dahle, Published by CAST, 2003, pp. 371-376.

03-21
Makhlouf M. Makhlouf, Diran Apelian, Libo Wang, and Paul Kennedy, "Aluminum Die Casting Alloys: Chemistry-Microstructure-Properties Interactions", in the Proceedings of the Light Metals Technology Conference 2003, September 18-20, 2003. Brisbane, Australia, Editor: Arne Dahle, Published by CAST, 2003, pp. 191-194.

03-22
D. Lados, D. Apelian, " Key Issues Affecting the Performance of P/M Components During Dynamic Loading", in the Proceedings of the 2003 International Conference on Automotive Fatigue Design and Applications, Editors: Russell A. Chernenkoff & William F. Jandeska, published by MPIF, Princeton, NJ, 2003, pp. 49-67.

03-23
J. L. Jorstad, M. Thieman, R.Kamm M. Lukasson, D. Apelian, R. DasGupta, "Bringing SSM Casting to the Masses", Modern Casting, Vol. 93, No. 10, October 2003, pp. 34-36

03-24
Kevin Rong and Diran Apelian, "Computerized Heat Treatment Planning System for Batch Furnaces", Industrial Heating, Vol. LXX, No. 10, October 2003, pp. 27-30

03-25
Anacleto M. de Figueredo, Diran Apelian, Matt M. Findon, and Nocholas Saddock, "Alloy Substantially Free of Dendrites and Method of Forming the Same", US Patent Number: US2004099351 (May 27, 2004).

2002

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02-01
R. Ludwig, G. Leuenberger, S. Makarov, D. Apelian "Electrical Voltage Predictions and Correlation with Density Measurements in Green-State Powder Metallurgy Compacts", Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 1-9 (2002).

02-02
D. Apelian, A.M. de Figueredo, "Industry-University Collaboration in Metal Processing: Opportunities and Challenges", in Proceedings of the Third International Latin-American Conference on Powder Technology, Florianopolis, Brazil, November 26-28, 2001 (in press).

02-03
G. Leuenberger, R. Ludwig, D. Apelian, "Electrostatic Detection of Density Variations in Green-State Powder Metallurgy Compacts", AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 615B, 2002, pp.1470-1477.

02-04
S. Shankar and D. Apelian, "Die Soldering: Mechanism of the Interface Reaction between Molten Aluminum Alloy and Tool Steel", Met. Trans, Vol. 33B, pp. 465-476 (2002).
02-05
S. Shankar and D. Apelian, "Die Soldering: Effect of Process Parameters and Alloy Characteristics in the Pressure Die Casting Process", Intl. J. of Cast Metals Res., 2002, Vol. 15, pp.103-116.

02-06
D. Saha and D. Apelian, " Control Strategy for the De-lubrication of P/M Compacts", Intl. J. of P/M, Vol. 38, No 3, pp. 71-79 (2002).

02-07
M. Lukasson, D. Apelian, and R. DasGupta, "Alloy Characterization for the UBE NRC Process", in AFS Transactions 2002, 02-032, pp.1-14.

02-08
D. A. Lados, D. Apelian, and A. M. de Figueredo "Fatigue Performance of High Integrity Cast Aluminum Components", Advances in Aluminum Casting Technology II, Proceedings from Materials Solutions 2002, Edited by: Murat Tiryakioglu & John Campbell, published by ASM, Metals Park, OH, 2002, pp. 185-196.

02-09
D. Apelian, "Semi-Solid Processing Routes and Microstructure Evolution", in the Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference titled Advanced Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites, Tsukuba, Japan, September 24-28, 2002. Published by the Natl. Inst. Of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan, 2002, pp. 25-30.

02-10
A.N. Alexandrou, P. LeMenn, D. Apelian, G. Georgiou, "On The Reliability of the Semisolid Metal Process: Effects on the Yield Stress", in the Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference titled Advanced Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites, Tsukuba, Japan, September 24-28, 2002. Published by the Natl. Inst. Of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan, 2002, pp. 503-508.

02-11
A.N. Alexandrou, Q. Pan, D. Apelian, G. Georgiou, "Semisolid Material Characterization Using Computational Rheology", in the Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference titled Advanced Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites, Tsukuba, Japan, and September 24-28, 2002. Published by the Natl. Inst. Of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan, 2002, pp. 417-422.

02-12
D. Saha, D. Apelian and R. DasGupta, " SSM Processing of Hypereutectic Al-Si Alloy Via Diffusion Solidification" in the Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference titled Advanced Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites, Tsukuba, Japan, and September 24-28, 2002. Published by the Natl. Inst. Of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan, 2002, pp. 323-328.

02-13
Q. Pan and D. Apelian "Quantitative Microstructure Characterization of Commercial Semi-Solid Aluminum Alloys", in the Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference titled Advanced Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites, Tsukuba, Japan, and September 24-28, 2002. Published by the Natl. Inst. Of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan, 2002, pp. 563-568.

02-14
Q. Pan, D. Apelian and R. DasGupta "Yield Stress of Commercial Semi-solid Billets: processing effects and the role of microstructure ", in the Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference titled Advanced Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites, Tsukuba, Japan, September 24-28, 2002. Published by the Natl. Inst. Of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan, 2002, pp. 737-742.

02-15
A.M. de Figueredo, M. Findon, D. Apelian, and M.M. Makhlouf, "Melt Mixing Approaches for the Formation of Thixotropic Semi-Solid Metal Structures", in the Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference titled Advanced Semi-Solid Processing of Alloys and Composites, Tsukuba, Japan, and September 24-28, 2002. Published by the Natl. Inst. Of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan, 2002, pp. 557-562.

02-16
C. Kasouf, D. Apelian, and U. Gummeson, "Opportunities and Challenges for P/M: A Retrospective and Prospective View of the Industry", in Intl. J. of P/M, Vol. 38, No. 4, pp. 72-81 (2002).

02-17
S. Shankar and D. Apelian, "Mechanism and Preventive Measures for Die Soldering during Al Casting in a Ferrous Mold", JOM V.54, No. 8, 2002, pp. 47-54

02-18
D. Apelian, "Consultant's Corner", International Journal of Powder Metallurgy, Vol 38, No.6, pp. 35-37 (2002).

02-19
R. J. Gaster, D. Apelian, "Global Database for Heat Treating R&D", in Heat Treating Progress, Volume 2, No. 7, October 2002, pp. 47-50.

02-20
D. Apelian, Encyclopia of Materials Science, Editor-Metal Processing Chapters, published by Elsevier, Oxford, U.K., 2002.

2001

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01-01
S. Makarov, R. Ludwig, D. Apelian, "Electromagnetic Separation Techniques in Metal Casting. II. Separation with Superconducting Coils, in IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, published by IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Vol. 37, No. 2, pp. 1024-1031 (2001).

01-02
R. Ludwig, S. Makarov, G. Leuenberger, D. Apelian, "System Development for the Nondestructive Assessment of Density in Green-State Powder Metallurgy Compacts", in review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, edited by D.O. Tompson and D.E. Chimenti,published by American Institute of Physics 1-56396-988-2/01, pp. 1914-1919 (2001).

01-03
C. H. Cáceres, M. Makhlouf, L. Yang, D. Apelian, L. Wang, "Quality Index Chart for Different Alloys and Temperatures: A Case Study on Aluminum Die Casting Alloys", J. of Light Metals, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 51-59 (2001).

01-04
Q. G. Wang, D. Apelian, D. A. Lados, "Fatigue Behavior of A356-T6 Aluminum Cast Alloys: Effect of Casting Defects – Part I", J. of Light Metals, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 73-84 (2001).

01-05
Q. G. Wang, D. Apelian, D. A. Lados, "Fatigue Behavior of A356/357 Aluminum Cast Alloys: Effect of Microstructural Constituents – Part II", J. of Light Metals, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 85-97 (2001).

01-06
S. Makarov, R. Ludwig, D. Apelian, "A Combined Lorentz-Force and Optical Detection Method for Inclusion Detection in Molten Metal", in review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, published by American Institute of Physics, Vol. 20, pp. 1570-1575 (2001).

01-07
D. Saha, D. Apelian, "Control of De-Lubrication Utilizing a Logistic Function Based Empirical Model", Proceedings of PM Tech '01 (New Orleans), Published by MPIF, pp. 5-103 (2001).

01-08
D. Saha, M. Baum, D. Apelian, "Mechanism of De-Lubrication During Sintering: Reaction Kinetics and Decomposition Stages, Proceedings of PM Tech '01 (New Orleans), Published by MPIF, pp. 5-82 (2001).

01-09
Reinhold Ludwig, Georg Leuenberger and Diran Apelian, " E lectric Conductivity Measurements in Green-State Powder Metallurgy Compacts", Proceedings of PM Tech '01 (New Orleans), Published by MPIF, pp. 11-15 (2001).

01-10
J.T. Staley, D. Apelian, "Vacuum Die-Casting of Wrought 7050 Aluminum Alloy", Proceedings of J.T. Staley Symposium, ASM Congress, pp. 290-297 (2001).

01-11
Q.Y. Pan, D. Apelian, "Yield Behavior and Microstructure Evolution in Commercial Semi-solid AL Alloys", Proceedings of the 21^st International Die Casting Congress, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2001, Cincinnati, Ohio, pp. 33-40 (2001).

01-12
M.M. Makhlouf, D. Apelian, L. Wang, "Sludge Formation Tendency of Selected Aluminum Die Casting Alloys", Proceedings of the 21^st International Die Casting Congress, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2001, Cincinnati, Ohio, pp. 265-271 (2001).

01-13
J. W. Evans, E. Gutierrez-Miravete, Diran Apelian, "The Continuing Impact of the Research of Prof. Julian Szekely" , in the Proceedings of the Muchi-Szekely Memorial Symposium, Nagoya, Japan, pp. 5-12 (June 2001).

01-14
D. Apelian, " Electromagnetics in Metal Processing and Casting: opportunities and Challenges", in the Proceedings of the Muchi-Szekely Memorial Symposium, Nagoya, Japan, pp. 145-151 (June 2001).

01-15
A. de Figueredo, D. Apelian, "SSM Processing Routes", in Science & Technology of Semi-Solid Metal Processing, Published by NADCA, Rosemont, Illinois, pp 2.1 to 2.18 (2001)

01-16
D. Apelian, J. L. Jorstad, and A. de Figueredo, "Case Studies", in Science & Technology of Semi-Solid Metal Processing, Published by NADCA, Rosemont, Illinois, pp 7.1 to 7.20 (2001)

2000

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00-01
S.J. Mashl, J.C. Hebeisen, D. Apelian, Q.G. Wang, "Hot Isostatic Pressing of A356/357 and 380/383 Aluminum Alloys: An Evaluation of Porosity, Fatigue Properties and Processing Costs", SAE 2000 World Congress, 2000-01-0062, pp.1-6 (2000).

00-02
A. Alexandrou, G. Burgos, D. Apelian, "Semisolid Metals Processing", Chapter in Aluminum Permanent Mold Handbook, published by AFS, Des Plaines, Ill., pp. 12-41 (2002).

00-03
D. Apelian, " Aluminum Solidification Processing – prospective and retrospective views of the industry and the field", Plenary Invited Lecture, Light Metals 2000, Published by TMS, Warrendale, PA, pp. 27-31(2000).

00-04
Q.Y. Pan, D. Apelian, G.R. Burgos and A.N. Alexandrou, " Yield Phenomena in Metal Alloys in the Semi-Solid State", Aluminum Transactions, V. 2, No. 1, pp. 37-56 (2000).

00-05
J. Keist, D. Apelian, "Induction Heating of SSM Billets: processing issues", Proceedings of the International SSM Congress, Torino, Italy, September 2000, Editors: G. L. Chiarmetta, M. Rosso, Published by Edimet Spa, pp. 203-208 (2000).

00-06
A. Kopper, D. Apelian, "Microstructure Evolution During Re-heating of 357 Aluminum Alloy and its Effect on the Flow Properties in a Semi-solid Metal casting Operation", Proceedings of the International SSM Congress, Torino, Italy, September 2000, Editors: G. L. Chiarmetta, M. Rosso, Published by Edimet Spa, pp. 379-384 (2000).

00-07
Q.Y. Pan, D. Apelian, "Yield Stress of Al Alloys in the Semi-Solid State", Proceedings of the International SSM Congress, Torino, Italy, September 2000, Editors: G. L. Chiarmetta, M. Rosso, Published by Edimet Spa, pp. 399-404 (2000).

00-08
D. Apelian, "A Roadmap for Semi-solid Processing", Proceedings of the International SSM Congress, Torino, Italy, September 2000, Editors: G. L. Chiarmetta, M. Rosso, Published by Edimet Spa, pp. 47-54 (2000).

00-09
D. Saha, D. Apelian, "Optimization for De-Lubrication During Sintering", Proceedings of PM Tech '00 (June 2000, NYC, NY), Published by MPIF, Princeton, NJ, pp. 183-190 (2000).

00-10
D. Apelian, "Role of Modeling in Process Development and Optimization", Proceedings of the Keith Brimacombe Memorial Symposium, Published by the Canadian Metallurgical Society, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, ISBN 1-894475-08-9, pp. 645-656 (2000).

00-11
S. Makarov, R. Ludwig, D. Apelian, "Identification of Depth and Size of Subsurface Defects by a Multiple-Voltage Probe Sensor: Analytical and Neural Network Techniques", Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, Vol. 19, No. 2, pp. 67-79 (2000).

00-12
M. Makhlouf, D. Apelian, and L. Wang, "Aluminum Die Casting Alloy 380 – A Review", Aluminum Transactions, Vol. 2, No.2, pp. 239-256 (2000).

00-13
D. Apelian, " M.C. Flemings' Contribution to Education", Proceedings of the M.C. Flemings Symposium, published by TMS, Warrendale, PA, pp. 1-8 (2000).

00-14
S. Shankar, D. Apelian, "Soldering Tendencies of Alternate Non-ferrous Die Materials", Proceedings of the NADCA Transactions 2000, Published by NADCA, Rosemont, Ill. (2000).

00-15
S. Makarov, R. Ludwig, and D. Apelian, " Electromagnetic Separation Techniques in Metal Casting. I. Conventional Methods", IEEE Transcations on Magnetics, Vol. 36, No. 4, pp. 2015-2021 (2000).

00-16
G. Schaffer, D. Apelian, "Aluminum Powder Metallurgy: Process, Properties and Design Solutions", booklet published by the Aluminum Association, Washington, D.C., July 2000.

00-17
S. Markarov, D. Apelian, R. Ludwig, H. Wang, "Indentification of Depth and Size of Subsurface Defects by a Multiple-Voltage Probe Sensor: Analytical and Neural Network Techniques", Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, edited by D.O. Thompson and D.E. Chimenti, published by the American Institute of Physics 1-56396-930-0/00, pp. 675-682 (2000).

00-18
D. Apelian, D. Saha, "Aluminum P/M Processed Components – Challenges and Opportunities", Powder Metallurgy Aluminum and Light Alloys For Automotive Applications, Edited by: R. A. Chernenkoff and W. F. Jandeska, ISBN 1-878954-81-4, published by MPIF/APMI, Princeton, N.J. pp. 1-10 (2000).

00-19
Q. Yu, D. Apelian, "Influence of Cooling Rate on Deformation due to Effective Stress in a Solidifying Alloy", in Journal of Materials Science 35, pp. 5779-5786 (2000).

1999

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99-01
M.M.Makhlouf, L.Wang, D.Apelian, Atlas of Microstructures and Properties of Aluminum Die Casting Alloys, Published by NADCA, DesPlaines, Illinois, 1999.

99-02
S. Makarov, R. Ludwig, J. Resnick, D. Apelian, " The Effect of a Short Pulse of Current on Small Particles in a Conducting Fluid", J. of Nondestructive Evaluation, Vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 99-102 (1999).

99-03
D. Apelian, Book Review – " Non-Aerospace Applications of Titanium", Edited by F. H. Froes, P. G. Allen, and M. Niinomi, Material Technology, Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 103-104 (1999).

99-04
Q. G. Wang, D. Apelian, L. Arnberg, S. Gulbrandsen-Dahl, J. Hjelen, "Solidification of the Eutectic Phase in Hypoeutectic Al-Si Alloys", AFS Transactions , pp. 249-256 (1999)

99-05
C. H. Caceres, L. Wang, D. Apelian and M. Makhlouf, "Alloy Selection for Die Castings Using the Quality Index", AFS Transactions ", pp. 239-247 (1999).

99-06
99-6 L. Wang, D. Apelian, and M. Makhlouf, " Iron Bearing Compounds in Al-Si Die Casting Alloys – Their Morphology and the Conditions Under which they Form", AFS Transactions, pp. 231-237 ( 1999).

99-07
S. Makarov, D. Apelian, R. Ludwig, "Inclusion Removal and Detection in Molten Aluminum: Mechanical, Electromagnetic, and Acoustic Techniques", AFS Transactions , pp. 727-735 (1999).

99-08
S. Makarov, R. Ludwig, D. Apelian, "Resonant Oscillation of a Liquid Metal Column Driven by Electromagnetic Lorentz Force Sources," J. Acoust. Soc. Am. (USA), vol 105, No 4, pp. 2216-2225, (1999).

99-09
S. Makarov, R. Ludwig, and D. Apelian, "Electromagnetic visualization technique for non-metallic inclusions in a melt," Measur. Sci. Technol., Vol. 10, pp. 1047-1053, (1999).

99-10
D. Apelian, "Consultant's Corner", International Journal of Powder Metallurgy, Vol 35, No. 4, pp. 41-42 (1999).

99-11
R.Ludwig, D. Apelian, "A Novel Crack Detection Methodology for Green-State Powder Metallurgy Compacts using an Array Sensor Electrostatic Testing Approach", in the Proceedings of P/M2Tech 99 (June 1999, Vancouver, B.C.), published by MPIF, Princeton, NJ, Part 5, p 183 (1999)

99-12
S.M.Abkowitz, A. Laitinen, D. Apelian, " Shot Sleeve Life Extension with New MMC Material", Light Metal Age, Vol. 57, Nos. 1, 2, pp.114-116 (1999).

99-13
S. Shankar, D. Apelian, "The Role of Alloy Chemistry on the Formation of Intermetallic Compounds at the Melt/Die Interface, NADCA Transactions (NADCA 20th International Die Casting Congress, November 1-4, 1999, Cleveland, Ohio), T99-083, pp. 281-290 (1999).

99-14
99-14 M. Makhlouf, L. Yang, L. Wang, and D. Apelian, "Elevated Temperature Tensile Properties of Aluminum Die-Casting Alloys", NADCA Transactions (NADCA 20th International Die Casting Congress, November 1-4, 1999, Cleveland, Ohio), T99-082, pp. 269-280 (1999).

99-15
99-15 M. Makhlouf, L. Wang, D. Apelian, and L. Yang, "Thermal Conductivity of Aluminum Diecasting Alloys", AFS Transactions 1999, pp. 501-505 (1999).

1998

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98-01
M.M.Makhlouf, L.Wang, D. Apelian, Hydrogen in Aluminum Alloys- Its Measurement and its Removal, a Monograph published by AFS, Des Plaines, Ill. (1998).

98-02
R. Ludwig, S. Makarov, D. Apelian, " Three-Dimensional Solution and Experimental Confirmation for the Electric Resistivity Testing of Surface-Breaking Defects in Green-State Powder Metallurgy Compacts", Journal of NDE, Vol.17, No. 3, pp. 153-156,(1998).

98-03
S. Makarov, R. Ludwig, D. Apelian, "Numerical Solution of a Direct 3D Electrostatic Resistivity Test of Green-State Metal Powder Compacts," Review of Progress in NDE (USA), Vol. 17(B), pp. 1427-1434, (1998).

98-04
S. Shankar, D. Apelian, "Effect of variation of Aluminum Alloy Chemistry ( Ti and Sr) on Die/Molten metal Interface Interactions", in the Proceedings of the 5^th International Molten Aluminum Processing Conference, November 8-10, 1998, Published by AFS, Des Plaines, Ill., pp. 209-230 (1998).

98-05
S. Dasgupta, D. Apelian, "Interaction of Initial Melt Cleanliness, Casting Process and Product Quality: Cleanliness Requirements Fit for a Specific Use", in the Proceedings of the 5^th International Molten Aluminum Processing Conference, November 8-10, 1998, Published by AFS, Des Plaines, Ill., pp.233-258 (1998).

98-06
L. Wang, M. Makhlouf, D.Apelian, "Effect of Alloy Chemistry on the Solidification Characteristics of Al-Si-Cu Die Casting Alloys", in the Proceedings of the 5^th International Molten Aluminum Processing Conference, November 8-10, 1998, Published by AFS, Des Plaines, Ill., pp. 173-188 (1998).

98-07
S. Dasgupta, L. Parmenter, D. Apelian, F.Jensen, "Relationship Between the Reduced Pressure Test and Hydrogen Content of the Melt", in the Proceedings of the 5^th International Molten Aluminum Processing Conference, November 8-10, 1998, published by AFS, Des Plaines, Ill., pp. 283-300 (1998).

98-08
D. Apelian, "Clean Metal Processing of Aluminum", invited keynote, in the Proceedings of the First International Aluminum Casting Technology Symposium, October 12-15, 1998, Rosemont, Ill., published by ASM, Metals Park, OH, pp. 153-162, (1998).

98-09
Q. G.Wang, D. Apelian and J. R. Griffiths, "Microstructural Effects on the Fatigue Properties of Aluminum Castings", Proceedings of the First International Aluminum Casting Technology Symposium, October 12-15, 1998, Rosemont, Il, Published by ASM, Metals Park,OH, pp. 217-224, (1998).

98-10
R. Ludwig, G. Bogdanov, W. Michaelson, D. Apelian, " Instrumentation Development for Crack Detection of Surface and Subsurface Defects in Green State P/M Compacts Through Multi-Probe Electric Resistivity Testing", in the Proceedings of The Review of Progress in Quantitative Non-destructive Evaluation, held in Salt Lake City, Utah, July 21-24, (1998).

98-11
D. Apelian, J. Healy, C. Kasouf, P. U. Gummeson, "Competitive and Economic Performance in the Powder Metallurgy Parts Industry ", in America's Industrial Resurgence: Sources and Prospects, published by The Board of Science, Technology, and Economic Policy, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C., pp. 103-122, (1998) .

98-12
L. Parmenter, D. Apelian, and F. Jensen, " Development of Statistically Optimized Test Method for the Reduced Pressure Test", AFS Transactions , Vol. 106, pp 439-452, (1998).

98-13
L.Wang, D.Apelian, M.M. Makhlouf, "Fatigue Properties of Aluminum Die-Casting Alloys", AFS Transactions , Vol. 106, pp. 155-162, (1998).

98-14
R. Ludwig, G. Bogdanov, D. Apelian, " Non-Destructive Electrostatic Determination of Subsurface Breaking and Subsurface Flaws in Green State P/M Contacts", in the Proceedings of P/M²Tech 98 (June 1998, Las Vegas, NV), published by MPIF, Princeton, NJ, Vol. 3, Part 13, pp. 147-156 (1998).

98-15
M. Richman, D. Apelian, G. Burgos, "A Simple Analysis of Single Punch Compaction of Multi-Component Powder Metal Parts", in the Proceedings of P/M²Tech 98 (June 1998, Las Vegas, NV), published by MPIF, Princeton, NJ , Vol. 3, Part 10, pp.127-138 (1998).

98-16
M. Kim, D. Apelian, " Computer Aided Tool Design System II: Tool Design Optimization with Deflection Analysis", in the Proceedings of P/M²Tech 98 (June 1998, Las Vegas, NV), published by MPIF, Princeton, NJ , Vol. 3, Part 10, pp. 151-159 (1998).

1997

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97-01
"Newsmaker: An Interview with Diran Apelian", in the International Journal of Powder Metallurgy, Vol. 33, No. 2, pp. 3-4 (1997).

97-02
M. Kim, D. Apelian, "Computer Applications in P/M Tooling Design Process", in the Proceedings of the European Conference on Advances in Structural P/M Component Production, Munich, Germany (1997).

97-03
A.Dahle, L. Arnberg, D. Apelian, "Burst Feeding and its Role in Porosity Formation During Solidification of Aluminum Alloys", AFS Transactions, Vol. 105, pp. 963-970 (1997).

97-04
S. Makarov, R. Ludwig, D. Apelian, "Numerical Solution of a Direct 3D Electrostatic Resistivity Test of Green-State Metal Powder Compacts", in the Proceedings of The Review of Progress in Quantitative Non-destructive Evaluation, San Diego, CA, July 27-August 1, 1997.

97-05
R. Ludwig, J. Plunkett, J. Stander, W. Michalson, D. Apelian, "Nondestructive Crack Detection", in the Proceedings of P/M²Tech97 (June 1997, Chicago, IL), published by MPIF, Princeton, NJ, Part 16, page 55 (1997).

97-06
D. Apelian, "Atomization - Opportunity for Alloying and Development of Novel Microstructure in P/M", in the Proceedings of P/M²Tech97 (June 1997, Chicago, IL), published by MPIF, Princeton, NJ, Part 5, page 75.

97-07
D. Apelian, "Advances in Metal Treatment of Aluminum and Foundry Alloys", keynote Lecture in the Proceedings of the 36th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Institute of Metallurgists, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, August 17-21, 1997, pp. 117-140 (1997).

97-08
A. Alexandrou, D. Apelian, V. Entov, "Feeding Model for the Production of Semisolid Billets", in the Proceedings of the Julian Szekely Memorial Symposium on Materials Processing, MIT, Boston, MA, October 5-8, 1997, published by TMS-AIME, Warrendale, PA, pp. 439 – 452 (1997).

97-09
L. Wang, D. Apelian, M. Makhlouf, "Tensile Properties of Aluminum Die-Casting Alloys", in the Proceedings of the 19th International Die Casting Congress, November 3-6, 1997, Minneapolis, MN. Published by NADCA, Rosemont, Illinois, pp. 181-192 (1997).

97-10
S. Shankar, D. Apelian, "Die Soldering - A Metallurgical Analysis of the Molten Aluminum / Die Interface Reactions", NADCA Transactions 1997, pp. 245-251 (1997).

1996

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96-01
M.C. Flemings, D. Apelian, D. Bertram, W. Hayden, P. H. Mikkola, T. S. Piwonka, "How does the U.S. Measure up to Foundries in Japan and Europe?", in Modern Casting, Vol. 86, No. 12, pp 26-29, December 1996.

96-02
D.Apelian, "Workforce Education: an investment in our human capital ", invited lecture by the American Foundrymen's Society, Rentschler Memorial Lecture, presented at the AFS Fall Management Conference, October 1, 1996, Tarpon Springs, Florida (1996).

96-03
D. Apelian, A. Dorfmueller, T. Hitchcock, "Cost-Value Relationship of Technology in the Metal Casting Industry", selected USA paper presented at the 62nd World Foundry Congress, in the Proceedings entitled: Metalcasting- Progressing into the 21st Century, published by the American Foundrymen's Society, Des Plaines, Illinois, pp. 33-1 to 33-9, (1996).

96-04
B. Vernescu, D. Apelian, J. L. Hoffmann, "Deep Bed Filtration of Molten Metals", in the proceedings of the International Conference on Porous Media and Its Applications in Science, Engineering and Industry, Hawaii 1996, Published by the Engineering Foundation and Institute of Industrial Mathematical Sciences.

96-05
A. Ahmed, D. Apelian, A. K. Dahle, L. Arnberg, " Modeling the Feeding of Aluminum Alloy Castings", in Light Metals 1996, Ed:Wayne Hale, published by TMS-AIME, Warrendale, PA., pp. 879-890 (1996).

96-06
K.Ranganathan, Y.Unigame, A.Lawley, D.Apelian, "In-situ Casting of Dispersion Strengthened Alloys", Metallurgical Transactions , (in press).

96-07
Apelian, D." The Professional Masters Degree: Lehr und Kunst for the 21st Century", essay presented at the 25th Anniversary of the WPI Plan, at WPI, Worcester, MA, April 23, 1996.

1995

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95-01
L.Wang, M.Makhlouf, D.Apelian, "Aluminum Die Casting Alloys- composition, microstructure, and properties/performance relationships", International Materials Reviews, Vol. 40, No.6, pp. 221-238 (1995).

95-02
J. Laskowski, D. Apelian, M. M. Makhlouf, "Optimization of the Reduced Pressure Test", in the Proceedings of the 4th Intl. Molten Aluminum Processing Conference, November 10-13, 1995, Orlando, Fl, published by AFS, Des Plaines, IL, pp.247-260 (1995).

95-03
Apelian, D., "Innovation or Dynamic Efficiencies Obtained Through Collaboration", testimony presented to the Federal Trade Commission Hearings on Global and Innovation Based Competition, presented on October 26, 1995 to the Commissioners, Washington, D.C.

95-04
Mathur, P.C., Annavarapu, S., Lawley, A., Apelian, D., "Spray-Cast Monolithic and Composite Materials: Distinguishing Features in Their Microstructure and Metallurgy", J. Thermal Spray Technology, Vol. 4, No. 2, p. 145 (1995).

95-05
Lawley, A., Majagi, S.I. and Apelian, D., "Reactive Spray Casting of Dispersion Strengthened Alloys", Advances in Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials-1995, Compiled by M. Phillips and J. Porter, Metal Powder Industries Federation, Princeton, NJ, Vol. 2, pp. 7-127 (1995).

95-06
A. Ahmed, T. Chadwick, M. Makhlouf, D. Apelian, " Microstructure and Defects in Aluminum Alloy Castings: Numerical Prediction and Experimental Verification", in Modeling of Casting, Welding, and Advanced Solidification processes VII, Ed: M. Cross and J. Campbell, published by The Minerals, Materials and Materials Society, London, UK, (1995), pp. 577-584.

95-07
A. L. Moran, D. Apelian, A. Lawley, " Intelligent Spray Forming", in Intelligent Processing of Materials, Proceedings of 1994 Army Sagamore Conference, Plymouth, MA, published by the US Army Research Laboratory, Materials Directorate, pp 115-129 (1995).

95-08
L.Wang, M.Makhlouf, D.Apelian, "The Effect of A380 Alloy Chemistry on it's Microstructure and Mechanical Properties", AFS Transactions , Vol. 103, pp. 675-681 (1995).

95-09
Q.Yu, M.Makhlouf, D.Apelian, " Effect of Stress Acting Upon Solid Network in the Two Phase Zone During Solidification ", Int.J. of Heat and Mass Transfer , Vol. 38, No. 1, pp. 31-38 (1995).

95-10
D. Apelian, "A Vista for Academe", WPI Journal, Worcester, MA, January 1995.

1994

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94-01
A.Lawley, D.Apelian, "Spray Forming of Metal Matrix Composites", Powder Metallurgy, Vol. 37, No. 2 (1994), pp. 123-128.

94-02
D. Apelian, "Re-engineereing of Engineering Education- paradigms and paradoxes", Alpha Sigma Mu invited lecture, presented at the ASM Fall meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, October 18, 1993; in Advanced Materials & Processes, Vol. 145, No. 6, June 1994, pp. 110-114.

94-03
D.Apelian, "Spray Casting", Encyclopedia of Advanced Materials, Editors: D. Bloor, M.C.Flemings, R.J.Brook, S. Mahajan, published by Pergamon (1994), pp. 2619-2624.

94-04
D.Apelian, "Liquid Metals: Filtering", Encyclopedia of Advanced Materials, Editors: D. Bloor, M.C.Flemings, R.J.Brook, S. Mahajan, published by Pergamon (1994), pp. 1352-1357.

94-05
D.Apelian, D.Zenger, C.Kasouf, U.Gummeson, "The Plight of Fragmented Manufacturing Industries- Development of the Human Capital", Powder Processing Education for the Year 2000, Editors: K.Vedula, G.Janowski, W.E.Frazier, published by TMS, Warrendale, PA, pp. 19-30 (1994).

94-06
D.Apelian, "Power of Change", WPI Journal, Winter 1994, published by Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA (1994), pp. 20-24.

94-07
D.Apelian, L.Wang, "Clean Metal Processing of Aluminum Alloys by Filtration", Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Aluminum Processing, Published by Instituto Mexicano Del Aluminio, Polanco, Mexico (1994), Vol. II, pp. 7-35.

94-08
A.Ahmed, D.Apelian, "Predicting Feeding Characteristics of Aluminum Alloy Castings Using Commercial Solidification Modeling Softwares", Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Aluminum Processing, published by Instituto Mexicano Del Aluminio, Polanco, Mexico (1994), Vol. II, pp. 207-224.

94-09
D.Zenger, C.Kasouf, P.U.Gummeson, D.Apelian, "Threats to PM: An Analysis of Competitive Technologies", Proceedings of the 1994 Powder Metallurgy World Congress, published by Societe de Metallurgie at de Materiaux and European Powder Metallurgy Association,Les Editions de Physique, Les Ulis, France (1994), pp. 85-88.

94-10
S.Annavarapu, D.Apelian, R.Doherty, "Microstructure Development During Spray Casting", in Proceedings of US-Japan Cooperative Science Program titled: Solidification Processing for the 21st Century, July 18-22, 1994, Lenox, MA, pp.145-155.

94-11
D.Zenger, C.Kasouf, P.U.Gummeson, D.Apelian, "Powder Metallurgy R&D Priorities: An Industry Assessment", MPIF (in press) -Toronto meeting.

94-12
D. H. DeYoung, D. Apelian and R. Mutharasan, "Method for Separation and Removal of Suspended Liquid Particles from Molten Metal and Associated Apparatus", U.S. Patent No. 5,336,295, August 9, 1994.

1993

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93-01
D. Apelian, "Processing Challenges of Light Weight High Specific Strength Metallic Materials", in Metallic Materials for Lightweight Applications; Ed. M. G. H. Wells, E. B. Kula, and J. H. Beatty; Proceedings of the 1993 Sagamore Army Materials Research Conference, Vol. 40 (1993), pp. 47-59.

93-02
D. Apelian, "How Industry/University Needs Are Best Met", Proceedings of the U.S. Die Casting Industry Research Needs, Editor: D.Jensen , published by Metal Casting Center, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa (1993), pp. 251-259 .

93-03
D.Apelian, K.Tynelius, J.F.Major, " A Parametric Study of Microporosity in the A356 Casting Alloy System.", AFS Transactions Vol 101 (1993), pp. 401-413 Recipient of Best Paper of Division Award.

93-04
D. Apelian, "Paradigm Shift in Materials Processing: The Intelligent Processing Revolution.", Keynote address- invited lecture, 3rd European Conference on Advanced Materials and Processes, Euromat Conference, Paris , France, June 8-10, 1993, Journal de Physique IV, Colloque C&, Vol 3 (1993), pp. 1109-1121.

93-05
D. Apelian, Y.Unigame, K. Ranganathan, A.Lawley, " In-situ Spray Casting of Dispersion Strengthened Alloys-I: Thermodynamics and Reaction Rates." , Proceedings of the 1993 Powder Metallurgy World Congress, Editors: Y. Bando and K.Kosuge, published by Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy (1993), Part 2, pp. 831-835.

93-06
A.Lawley, K.Ranganathan, D.Apelian, " In-situ Spray Casting of Dispersion Strengthened Alloys-II: Experimental Studies.", Proceedings of the 1993 Powder Metallurgy World Congress, Editors: Y. Bando and K.Kosuge, published by Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy (1993), Part 2, pp. 836-839.

93-07
C.Kasouf, D.C.Zenger, D.Apelian, P.U.Gummeson,"P/M Education Priorities: Perspectives of Managers, Consultants and Academics", Proceedings of the 1993 Powder Metallurgy World Congress, Editors: Y. Bando and K.Kosuge, published by Japan Society of Powder Metallurgy (1993), pp. 1409-1412.

93-08
" A Three year Look : An interview with Provost Apelian ", in the WPI Wire, Fall 1993 issue, published by WPI's University Relations Office, N.Norum- editor, WPI, Worcester, MA.

93-09
D.Apelian, A.Lawley, " Spray Forming of Metal Matrix Composites", Invited lecture at the Second International Conference on Spray Forming, Swansea, Wales, UK, September 13-15, 1993, in Spray Forming 2, Edited by J.V.Wood, Woodhead Publishing Ltd., Cambridge, UK, (1993), pp.267.

93-10
D.Apelian, " The Aluminum Casting Industry--From Foudry Art to Microstructure Controlled Processing", in the Proceedings of the first jointly sponsored conference of TMS and MMIJ, in Processing Materials for Properties, Editors: H.Henein and T.Oki, published by TMS, Warrendale, PA (1993), pp. 303-308.

1992

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92-01
D. Apelian, "What Does Quality Mean at WPI?" , WPI Journal, published by the University Relations Office, WPI, Worcester, MA 01609, Fall 1992, pp. 6-7.

92-02
D. Apelian, "Myths and Realities of Higher Education: Opening of the American Mind", in The Bent, published by Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc., Knoxville, TN, Vol. LXXXIII/ No 3, Summer 1992, pp. 18-20.

92-03
S. I. Majagi, K. Ranganathan, A. Lawley, D. Apelian, "In-Situ Spray Forming of Metal Matrix Composites", in Proceedings of IRC 92: Processing, Properties and Application of Metallic and Ceramic Materials, Edited by M.H. Loretto and C.J. Beevers, published by MCE Publishers Ltd., Birmingham, UK,(1992), Vol. 1, pp 135-140.

92-04
D. Apelian and D. Wei, "Rapid Solidification by Plasma Deposition", in Rapid Solidification: Materials Processing and Applications; Edited by B. Cantor, Published by North-Holland Elsevier Science Publishers, Amsterdam, Holland (1992).

92-05
P. Mathur, D. Apelian, "Spray Casting: A Review of Technological and Scientific Aspects", in Powder Metallurgy - An Overview, Editors: I.Jenkins and J.V.Wood, Published by the Inst. of Metals, London, pp. 22 - 44 (1992).

92-06
V. Laurent, D. Apelian, P. Jarry, G. Regazzoni, "Processing - Microstructure Relationships in Compocast Magnesium/SiC", Journal of Materials Science, 27 (1992), pp. 4447-4459.

92-07
D. Apelian, "Materials Synthesis: A New Horizon for Plasma Processing", in the Proceedings of the Thermal Plasma Applications in Materials and Metallurgical Processing, at AIME Annual meeting, 1992, San Diego, CA, Published by TMS-AIME, Warrendale, PA., (1992), pp. 3-12.

92-08
D. Apelian, "How Clean is the Metal you Cast? The Issue of Assessment: A Status Report", in the Proceedings of Aluminum Casting Technology, November 1992, Orlando, Florida, published by AFS, Des Plaines, Illinois , pp. 1-16.

92-09
D. Apelian, "Perspectives on Process Control in P/M", International Journal of Powder Metallurgy, Vol. 28, No. 2 (1992) pp. 117-118.

92-10
M.J. Dombroski, A. Lawley, D. Apelian, "The Effect of Additives on the Sintered Properties of Copper Compacts", Intl. J. of Powder Metallurgy, Vol. 28, No. 1 (1992), pp. 27-40.

92-11
C.E.Eckert, D. Apelian, and R. Mutharasan, "Molten Salt Coalescence in Molten Aluminum", US Patent No. 5,122,184, June 16, 1992.

1991

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91-01
D. Apelian and P. Mathur, "Evolution of the Solidification Structure During Spray Deposition (Osprey™ Process)", In the Proceedings of the Indo-US Workshop on Fundamentals of Solidification and Materials Processing, Hyderabad, India, January 15-18, 1988, published by the Indian Metallurgical Society, 1991, pp 631-654.

91-02
P. Mathur, S. Annavarapu, A. Lawley and D. Apelian, "Spray Casting: An Integral Model or Processs Understanding and Control", Materials Science & Engineering, Vol. A142, 1991, pp 261-276.

91-03
A. Lawley and D. Apelian, "Process Control in Powder Metallurgy", Advances in Powder Metallurgy - 1990. Compiled by E. R. Andreotti and P. J. McGeehan, Metal Powder Industries Federation, Princeton, N.J., Vol. 3, p. 67, 1991.

91-04
P. Mathur, M.K. Kim, A. Lawley, and D. Apelian, "Spray Forming of Metal Matrix Composites", in the Proceedings of the Conference on Powder Metallurgy: Key to Advanced Materials Technology, Vancouver, B.C., July 30 - August 1, 1991, published by ASM International, Metals Park, OH, p. 55, 1990.

91-05
D. Apelian, P. Mathur, and A. Lawley, "Spray Forming: A Future Perspective", in the Proceedings of the Conference on Powder Metallurgy: Key to Advanced Materials Technology, Vancouver, B.C., July 30 - August 1, 1990, published by ASM International, Metals Park, OH.

91-06
Meystel and D. Apelian, "Knowledge Based Engineering Approach to Materials Processing", in the Proceedings of ONR Sponsored Workshop, published by Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, June 21-22, 1990.

91-07
D. Apelian, "Future Directions for Spray Forming", in the Proceedings of the First International Conference on Spray Forming, Sept. 17-18, 1990, Swansea, U.K. published by Osprey Metals, Neath, Wales, U.K.

91-08
S. Annavarapu, R. D. Doherty, D. Apelian, A. Lawley, and P. Mathur, "Fundamental Aspects of Consolidation and Microstructure Development During Spray Casting", in the Proceedings of the First International Conference on Spray Forming, Sept. 17-18, 1990, Swansea, UK, published by Osprey Metals, Neath, Wales, U.K.

91-09
S. Shivkumar, L. Wang, D. Apelian, "Molten Metal Processing of Advanced Casting Aluminum Alloys", Journal of Metals, Vol. 43, No. 1, (1991), pp. 26-32.

91-10
J. Zou, S. Shivkumar, D. Apelian, "Modeling of Porosity Formation in Grain Refined Aluminum Castings", in the Proceedings of the Symposium of Process Modeling, TMS-AIME Annual Meeting, February 1991, published by TMS-AIME, Warrendale, PA.

91-11
R. Knight, R. W. Smith, D. Apelian, "The Application of Plasma Arc Melting Technology to the Processing of Reactive Metals - A Review", International Materials Review, 1991, Vol. 36, No. 6, pp 221-252.

91-12
Ph. Diez, R. W. Smith, D. Apelian and R. Faron, "Plasma Spraying of Precipitated Calcined Yttria Powders" in the Proceedings of the International Spray Conference, June 1992, Orlando, Florida, published by ASM International, Metals Park, Ohio.

91-13
B. Farouk, D. Apelian, Y.G. Kim, "A Numerical and Experimental Study of the Solidification Rate in a Twin-belt Caster, Metallurgical Transactions B, Vol. 23B (1992) pp 477-492.

91-14
E. C. Eckert, C. J. Cox, T. R. Hornack, R. E. Miller, J. A. Kaems, D. Apelian, G. E. Lyness, R. Mutharasan, "Multistage Rigid Media Filter for Molten Metal", European patent No. 91121277.7.

91-15
D. Apelian, "Materials Processing Challenge in Die Casting", in Transactions of the 16th International Die Casting Congress and Exposition, Sept. 30-Oct 3, 1991, Detroit, MI, published by North American Die Casting Association, Rosemont, IL, pp. 371-376.

91-16
S. Shivkumar, H. Brucher, D. Apelian, "Melt Cleanliness In Die Cast Aluminum Alloys", in Transactions of the 16th International Die Casting Congress and Exposition, Sept. 30-Oct 3, 1991, Detroit, MI, published by North American Die Casting Association, Rosemont, IL, pp. 143-152.

91-17
D. Apelian, P. Geleta, R. Mutharasan, "Assessment of Tundish Nozzle Blockage Mechanisms: Mathematical Modeling Approach", in Unification of Finite Element Methods Through Parallesism in Analysis and Experimentation, at the 10th International Invitational UFEM Symposium, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, July 18-19, 1991, published by Center for Holographic Studies and Laser Technology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, pp. 17-29.

91-18
P. Mathur, D. Apelian, A. Lawley, "Fundamentals of Spray Deposition via Osprey Processing", Powder Metallurgy, Vol. 34, No. 2 (1991), pp 109-112.

91-19
M.J.Dombroski, A. Lawley, D. Apelian, " Improved Powder Metallurgy Copper Base Materials for Electrical Applications ", INCRA Final Report (ICA Project No. 365), August 1991, INCRA, NY, NY 10017

1990

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90-01
A. Tissier, D. Apelian, G. Regazzoni, J. Bouvaist, "Magnesium Rheocasting: A Study of Processing-Microstructure Interactions", J. of Matls. Sci., 25, (1990), pp. 1184-1196.

90-02
D. Apelian, "The Secondary Aluminum Industry", Resource Recycling, IX, No. 4, (1990), pp. 30-95.

90-03
D. Apelian and J.J.A. Cheng, "Aluminum Alloy and Master Aluminum Alloy for Forming Said Improved Alloy", U.S. Patent No. 4, 902, 475, February 20, 1990.

90-04
D. Apelian and A. Meystel, "Knowledge Based Control in Materials Processing", in the Proceedings of the Conference on Intelligent Processing of Materials, TMS Fall Meeting, October 1-5, 1989, Indianapolis, Indiana, Eds: Wadley & Eckhart, published by AIME-TMS, Warrendale, PA, pp 427-450.

90-05
P. Mathur , D. Apelian, A. Meystel, A. Lawley, "A Multicomponent Knowledge Base for Spray Casting Process Control", in the Proceedings of the Conference on Intelligent Processing of Materials, TMS Fall Meeting, October 1-5, 1989, Indianapolis, Indiana, Eds: Wadley & Eckhart, published by AIME-TMS, Warrendale, PA, pp 351-368.

90-06
S. Annavarapu, D. Apelian, and A. Lawley, "Spray Casting of Steel Strip: Process Analysis", Met. Transactions , 21A, No. 12 (1990), pp. 3237-3256.

90-07
S. Shivkumar, S. Ricci, Jr., C. Keller, and D. Apelian, "Effect of Solution Treatment Parameters on Tensile Properties of Cast Aluminum", Journal of Heat Treating , 8, (1990), pp. 63-70.

90-08
A. Lawley, P. Mathur, D. Apelian and A. Meystel, "Spray Forming: Process Fundamentals and Control", PM '89 - An Opportunity to Influence the Future, published by the Institute of Metals, Workshop 5, Section 1, London, England, October 9-11, 1989.

90-09
M. Dombroski, A. Lawley, and D. Apelian, "Evolution and Control of Sintered Microstructure in Thick Copper Compacts", P/M 90 World Conference on Powder Metallurgy , July 2-6, 1990, published by The Institute of Metals, London, Vol. 2 (1990), pp. 80-86.

90-10
D.J. Schaeffler, Alan Lawley, and D. Apelian, "Mechanical Properties of Spray Cast High-Strength Low-Alloy Steels", P/M 90 World Conference on Powder Metallurgy , July 2-6, 1990, published by The Institute of Metals, London, Vol. 2, (1990), pp. 31-35.

90-11
D. Apelian, Mathur, and A. Lawley, "Fundamentals of Spray Deposition via Osprey Processing", Keynote Address, P/M 90 World Conference on Powder Metallurgy ,July 2-6, 1990, published by The Institute of Metals, London, Vol. 1 (1990), pp. 168-172.

90-12
D. Apelian, A. Lawley, P. Mathur, and A. Meystel, "Knowledge Based Control in Powder Metallurgy", P/M 90 World Conference on Powder Metallurgy , July 2-6, 1990, published by The Institute of Metals, London, 2, (1990), pp. 438-442.

90-13
Z. Jie, K. Tynelius, S. Shivkumar, and D. Apelian, "Microporosity Formation in A356 Alloys", in the Proceedings of the International Symposium on Production, Refining, Fabrication and Recycling of Light Metals, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, August 26-29, published by the Canadian Institute of Metallurgists, 1990, pp. 323-332.

90-14
S. Shivkumar, C. Keller, M. Trazzera, and D. Apelian, "Precipitation Hardening in A356 Alloys", in the Proceedings of the International Symposium on Production, Refining, Fabrication and Recycling of Light Metals, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, August 26-29, published by the Canadian Institute of Metallurgists, 1990, pp. 264-278.

90-15
D. Apelian and S. Shivkumar, "Processing-Microstructure Relationships in Advanced Cast Aluminum Alloys", in the Proceedings of the Weinberg Conference - 29th Annual Conference of Metallurgists, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, August 26-29, published by the Canadian Institute of Metallurgists, 1990, pp. 53-64.

90-16
S. Shivkumar, L. Wang, and D. Apelian, "Solidification and Metallurgical Phenomena in Lost Foam Casting of Aluminum Alloys", in the Proceedings of the Weinberg Conference - 29th Annual Conference of Metallurgists, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, August 26-29, published by the Canadian Institute of Metallurgists, 1990, pp. 229-242.

90-17
S. Annavarapu, D. Apelian, and R.D. Doherty, "Microstructure Development During Spray Casting", in the Proceedings of the Weinberg Conference - 29th Annual Conference of Metallurgists, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, August 26-29, published by the Canadian Institute of Metallurgists, 1990, pp. 205-214.

90-18
S. Shivkumar, C. Keller, and D. Apelian, "Aging Behavior in Cast Al-Si-Mg Alloys", AFS Transactions, 98, (1990), pp. 905-911.

90-19
S. Shivkumar, S. Ricci, Jr., and D. Apelian, "Influence of Solution Parameters and Simplified Supersaturation Treatments on Tensile Properties of A356 Alloy", AFS Transactions, 98 (1990), pp. 913-922.

90-20
L. Wang, S. Shivkumar, and D. Apelian, "Effects of Polymer Degradation on the Quality of Lost Foam Castings", AFS Transactions, 98,(1990), pp. 923-933.

90-21
Z. Jie, S. Shivkumar, and D. Apelian, "Modeling of Microstructure Evolution and Microporosity Formation in Cast Aluminum Alloys", AF Transactions, 98, (1990), pp. 897-904.

90-22
A. Lawley and D. Apelian, "Process Control in Powder Metallurgy", Advances in Powder Metallurgy - 1990. Compiled by E. R. Andreotti and P. J. McGeehan, Metal Powder Industries Federation, Princeton, N.J., 3, (1990), pp. 67.

90-23
P. Mathur, M.H. Kim, A. Lawley, and D. Apelian, "Spray Forming of Metal Matrix Composites", in the Proceedings of the Conference on Powder Metallurgy: Key to Advanced Materials Technology, Vancouver, B.C., July 30 - August 1, 1990, published by ASM International, Metals Park, OH, p. 55, 1990.

90-24
M.H. Kim, D.H. Park, D. Apelian, S.Annavarapu, and P. Mathur, "Microstructure of Centrifugally Sprayed Deposits", in the Proceedings of the International Conference on New Smelting Reduction and Near Net Shape Casting Technologies for Steel, October 14-19, 1990, Pohang, Korea, published by The Korean Inst.of Metals and The Institute of Metals (UK).

90-25
M.H. Kim, D. Apelian, P. Mathur, and S. Annavarapu, "Effect of Substrate Characteristics on the Microstructure of Spray Cast Deposits", in the Proceedings of the International Conference on New Smelting Reduction and Near Net Shape Casting Technologies for Steel, October 14-19, 1990, Pohang, Korea, published by The Korean Inst.of Metals and The Institute of Metals (UK).

90-26
C. E. Eckert, D. Apelian, R. Mutharasan et al., "Multistage Rigid Media Filter for Molten Metal", patent applied November 1990.

90-27
P. Mathur, D. Apelian, A. Lawley, "An Overview of Scientific and Technological Aspects in Spray Casting", in the Proceedings of the Conference for Plasma for Industry and Environment, Sept. 25-27, 1990, Oxford, U.K., published by the British National Committee for Electroheat, pp. 5.3-5.4.

90-28
R. Knight, R.W. Smith, D. Apelian, "Plasma Technology for Reactive Metal Melting: Current Devices and Process Limitations", in the Proceedings of the Conference for Plasma for Industry and Environment, Sept. 25-27, 1990, Oxford, U.K, published by the British National Committee for Electroheat, pp. 1.3-1.4.

90-29
D. Apelian, "Knowledge Based Control of Materials Processing", in Metals and Materials, 6, No. 10, October 1990, pp. 642-646.

90-30
S. Shivkumar, L. Wang, D. Apelian, "The Lost Foam Casting of Aluminum Alloy Components", Journal of Metals, 42, No. 11, (1990), pp. 38-44.

1989

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89-01
P. Mathur, D. Apelian, A. Lawley, "Analysis of the Spray Deposition Process", Acta Metall,37, No. 2,(1989),pp. 429-443.

89-02
D. Apelian, A. Meystel, "Knowledge Based Control of Materials Processing: Challenges and Opportunities for the Third Millennium", in the Proceedings titled: Metallurgical Processes for the Year 2000 and Beyond, Edited by Prof. H.Y. Sohn, published by TMS of AIME, Warrendale, PA, (1989), pp. 183-202 .

89-03
D. Apelian, "The Structure of the Aluminum Industry", submitted for Congressional testimony (1989).

89-04
R.W. Smith, D. Wei, D. Apelian, "Thermal Plasma Processing - Applications and Opportunities", Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing,9, No. 1, (1989), pp. 135-165.

89-05
D. Apelian, D. Wei, and B. Farouk, "Particle Melting in High Temperature Supersonic Low Pressure Plasma Jets", Met. Trans.B, 20B, (1989), pp. 251-262.

89-06
H.J. Li, S. Shivkumar, X.J. Luo, D. Apelian, "Influence of Modification on the Solution Heat Treatment Response of Al-Si-Mg Alloys", Cast Metals, 1, No. 4,(1989), pp. 227-234.

89-07
D. Apelian, "The Basis and Needs for Intelligent Materials Processing", Bulletin of the Materials Research Society, XIV, No. 6,(1989), pp. 24-26.

89-08
D. Schaeffler, A. Lawley, and D. Apelian, "Spray Casting of High Strength Low Alloy Steels", Advances in Powder Metallurgy - 1989, Compiled by T.G. Gasbarre and W.F. Jandeska Jr.; Published by Metal Powder Industries Federation, Princeton, N.J. Vol. 2, (1989), p.161.

89-09
D. Apelian, A. Meystel, "Knowledge Based Control in Materials Processing As Applied to Osprey Technology", in the Proceedings of Scaninject V, published by MEFOS and Jernkontoret, Lulea, Sweden, (1989), pp. 447-479.

89-10
S. Shivkumar, S. Ricci, Jr., C. Keller, and D. Apelian, "Influence of Solution Heat Treatment on Tensile Properties of Sr-Modified Al-Si-Mg Alloys", In the Proceedings of the 28th annual Conference of Metallurgists, Halifax, Canada, August 20-24 1989, published by The Metallurgical Society of CIM, Montreal, Quebec, (1989), pp. 173-184.

89-11
L. Wang, S. Shivkumar, and D. Apelian, "Lost Foam Casting of Aluminum Alloys: Metallurgical Aspects", In the Proceedings of the 28th annual Conference of Metallurgists, Halifax, Canada, August 20-24 1989, published by The Metallurgical Society of CIM, Montreal, Quebec, (1989), pp. 79-86.

89-12
J. Zou, K. Tynelius, D. Kim, S. Shivkumar, and D. Apelian, "Evaluation of Feeding Characteristics in Cast Aluminum Alloys", In the Proceedings of the 28th annual Conference of Metallurgists, Halifax, Canada, August 20-24 1989, published by The Metallurgical Society of CIM, Montreal, Quebec, (1989), pp. 87-100.

89-13
R.W. Smith, D. Apelian, "Plasma Spray Consolidation of Materials", in the Proceedings of the International IUPAC Meeting, Bari, Italy, September 6, (1989).

89-14
P. Mathur and D. Apelian, "Spray Casting Fundamentals", in the Proceedings of the USA-Japan Symposium on Solidification Processing, Oiso, Japan, May 29 - June 1, 1989, published by Japan Society for promotion of Science and NSF (USA), (1989) pp. 93-107.

89-15
D. Apelian, A. Meystel, and S. Shivkumar, "Knowledge Based Control in Solidification Processing",in the Proceedings of the USA-Japan Symposium on Solidification Processing, Oiso, Japan, May 29 - June 1, 1989, published by Japan Society for promotion of Science and NSF (USA), (1989) pp. A1-A9.

89-16
B. Farouk, Y.G. Kim, D. Apelian and J. Pennucci, "Heat Flux Measurements for Metal Castings on a Spray Cooled Substrate", in the Proceedings of the National Heat Transfer Conf., Philadelphia, PA, August 6-9, (1989) HTD - Volume 112, pp. 161-168 .

89-17
L. Wang, B. Steenhoff, S. Shivkumar and D. Apelian, "Assessment of Casting Quality in Lost Foam Aluminum Castings", in the Proceedings of the AFS Conference on Lost Foam Casting, Chicago, IL, June 6-7, 1989, published by AFS, DesPlaines, IL, (1989), pp. 124-141.

89-18
P. Mathur, S. Annavarapu, D. Apelian and A. Lawley, "Process Control, Modeling and Applications of Spray Casting", Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials, 41, No. 10, (1989), pp. 23-28.

89-19
L. Wang, S. Shivkumar, and D. Apelian, "Modification and Grain Refinement in Lost Foam Castings", in the Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Molten Aluminum Processing, Orlando, FL, published by AFS, DesPlaines, IL, (1989), pp. 5-1 - 5-20.

89-20
D. Apelian, "Molten Metal Filtration - Past Present and Future Trends", in the Proceedings of the2nd International Conference on Molten Aluminum Processing, November 5-7, 1989, Orlando, FL, published by AFS, DesPlaines, IL, (1989), pp. 14-1 - 14-36.

89-21
D.Apelian, " A Holistic Approach to Metals Processing from Molten Metal to Near Net Shape Components", In the Proceedings of the Ninth International Vacuum Metallurgy Conference on Special Melting, April 11-15, 1988, San Diego, CA, published by AVS, (1989), pp. 26 - 46.

89-22
G. Sigworth, S. Shivkumar, D. Apelian, "The Influence of Molten Metal Processing on the Mechanical Properties of Cast Al-Si-Mg Alloys", AFS Transactions, 97, (1989), pp. 811 - 824.

89-23
D. Apelian, S. Shivkumar, G. Sigworth, "Fundamental Aspects of Heat Treatment of Cast Al-Si-Mg Alloys", AFS Transactions, 97, (1989), pp. 727 - 742.

89-24
S. Shivkumar, D. Apelian, G. Sigworth, "An Experimental Study to Optimize Heat Treatment of A-356 Alloy", AFS Transactions, 97, (1989), pp. 791 - 810.

89-25
D. Wei, D. Apelian and B. Farouk, "Effects of Particle Loading on a Reduced Pressure Inductively Coupled R.F. Plasma Torch", Met Trans B, 20B,(1989), pp. 949-958.

1988

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88-01
D. Apelian, "Metal Refining by Filtration", in Foundry Processes: Their Chemistry and Physics, Published by Plenum Press, New York, N.Y. (1988), pp. 467-494.

88-02
D. Wei, B. Farouk and D. Apelian, "Melting Metal Powder Particles in an Inductively Coupled RF Plasma Torch", Met. Trans., 19B (1988), pp. 213-226. This paper was recognized and awarded the Howe Medal for the best paper in Metallurgical Transactions.

88-03
S. Annavarapu, D. Apelian, A. Lawley, "Processing Effects in the Spray Casting of Steel Strip", Met. Trans.A,19A,(1988), pp. 3077-3086.

88-04
D. Apelian, D. Wei, and R.W. Smith, "Particle Melting and Droplet Consolidation During Low Pressure Plasma Deposition", in Powder Metallurgy Intl., 20, No. 2, 1988, pp. 7-10.

88-05
D. Apelian, S. Luk, and R. Mutharasan, "Surface Effects in Filtration of Liquid Inclusions", in the Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Continuous Casting, published by CRM & VDEh, Liege, Belgium, (1988), pp. 560-578.

88-06
D. Apelian, "Emerging Technologies in Aluminum Processing - From Molten Metal to Net Shaped Castings", in the Proceedings of Innovations and Advancements in Aluminu Casting Technology, Published by the American Foundry Society, Des Plaines, IL, (1988), pp. 67-102.

88-07
D. Apelian, M.Ozgu, " Direct Casting of Thin Steel Sections- A Tutorial Review", in the Proceedings of Modeling of Casting and Welding Processes, Edited by T. Giamei, published by the Eng. Fdn., NY, NY, (1988), pp. 229-244 .

88-08
E. Garrity, D. Wei and D. Apelian, "Modeling of the Spreading Kinetics During Droplet Consolidation Processing", in the Proceedings of Modeling of Casting and Welding Processes, Edited by T. Giamei, published by the Eng. Fdn., NY,NY, (1988), pp. 593-604.

88-09
P. Mathur, D. Wei, and D. Apelian, "Modeling of the Solidification Process During Spray Casting", in the Proceedings of Modeling of Casting and Welding Processes, Edited by T. Giamei, published by the Eng. Fdn., NY,NY, (1988), pp. 275-286.

88-10
B. Farouk, Y.G. Kim, and D. Apelian, "Modeling of a Twin-Belt Strip Casting Process", in the Proceedings of Modeling of Casting and Welding Processes, Edited by T. Giamei, published by the Eng. Fdn., NY,NY, (1988), pp. 265-274.

88-11
Y.G. Kim, B. Farouk, and D. Apelian"A Numerical Study on the Solidification Processes in a Twin-Belt Caster", in Collected Papers in Heat Transfer 1988, Edited by K.T. Yang, Published by Heat Transfer Division of ASME, NY, NY, Vol. 104, (1988), pp. 101-108.

88-12
D. Apelian, G. Gillen, "Near Net Shape Casting via Droplet Consolidation", in Proceedings of International Symposium on Casting of Near Net Shape Products, Edited by Y. Sahai et al., published by TMS-AIME, Warrendale, PA, (1988), pp. 225-244.

88-13
L. Wang, D. Apelian, "Rheocasting of Zinc-27% Aluminum Alloy: Processing and Structural Relationships", in Proceedings of Shenyang Intl. Symposium on Casting, Shenyang Foundry Society, Shenyang, PRC, (1988), p. 396.

88-14
X. Luo, H. Li, D. Apelian, "Structure and Property Evaluation of Spray Cast Aluminum Alloys", in Proceedings of Shenyang Intl. Symposium on Casting, Shenyang Foundry Society, Shenyang, PRC, (1988), p. 219.

88-15
D. Apelian, A. Lawley, P.C. Mathur, and X. Luo, "Fundamentals of Droplet Consolidation During Spray Deposition", Modern Developments in Powder Metallurgy, Edited by: P.U. Gummeson and D.A. Gustafson, Metal Powder Industries Federation, Princeton, N.J., Vol. 19, (1988), p. 397.

88-16
D. Apelian, J. Zemel, "The Role of Sensors in Intelligent Materials Processing", in Materials Futures: Strategies and Opportunities, published by MRS, Warrendale, PA, (1988), pp. 107-115.

88-17
M.K. Koul, S. Sankaranarayanan, D. Apelian, B. McCauley, "Mold Powder Technology", in the Proceedings of Shenyang International Symposium, Sept. 15-17, 1988, published by Iron and Steel Industry, Shenyang, PRC, (1988), pp. III/2-III/14.

88-18
D. Apelian, G. Gillen, "Spray Casting and Forming of Near Net Shape Components", in the Proceedings of the 1988 International Congress for Technology and Technology Exchange, Pittsburgh, PA, (1988), October 18-20.

88-19
D. Apelian, "Metal Filtration - A Critical Review and Update", in the Proceedings of the 46th Electric Furnace Conference, published by the Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 46, (1988), pp. 375-390. This paper was selected for honorary citation as the Best Paper of the Conference

88-20
D. Apelian, G. Gillen, "Research Profile - Drexel University's Solidification Processing Laboratory", Cast Metals, 1, #2, (1988), pp. 112-114.

1987

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87-01
S. Luk, R. Mutharasan, D. Apelian, "Experimental Observations of Wall-Slip: Tube and Packed Bed Flow", Ind. Eng. Chemistry Research, 26,(1987), p. 615.

87-02
D. Wei, B. Farouk, D. Apelian, "Melting Powder Particles in a Low Pressure Plasma Jet", Journal of Heat Transfer, 109, (1987), pp. 971-976.

87-03
D. Apelian, G. Gillen, and A. Leatham, "Near Net Shape Manufacturing Via The Osprey Process", in Processing of Structural Metals by Rapid Solidification, Compiled by: F.H. Froes and S.J. Savage, published by ASM, Metals Park, OH, (1987) pp. 107-120.

87-04
D. Apelian, D. Wei, and B. Farouk, "Effect of Particle Loading on DC Plasma Jet Profile During Low Pressure Plasma Deposition", in the Proceedings of Plasma Synthesis and Processing of Materials, Edited by D. Apelian and J. Szekely, published by the Materials Research Society, Warrendale, PA (1987), p 77.

87-05
B. Farouk, D. Apelian, and D. Wei, "A Critical Analysis of Proposed Plasma Jet Models to Predict Temperature and Velocity Profiles", in the Proceedings of Plasma Synthesis and Processing of Materials, Edited by D. Apelian and J. Szekely, published by the Materials Research Society, Warrendale, PA (1987), p 41.

87-06
R.W. Smith and D. Apelian, "Melting Phenomena of Several Nickel Base Alloys In A Plasma Jet Operating At Low Pressure", in the Proceedings of Plasma Synthesis and Processing of Materials, Edited by D. Apelian and J. Szekely, published by the Materials Research Society, Warrendale, PA (1987), p 89.

87-07
Dombroski, M., Lawley, A., Apelian, D., and Taubenblat, P.W., "Electrical Conductivity Gradients in Press and Sinter Copper", Progress in Powder Metallurgy, Metal Powder Industries Federation, Princeton, N.J., Vol. 43 (1987) pp. 303-322.

87-08
D. Apelian, "Intelligent Particulate Processing, Net Shape Manufacturing and the Production of Novel P/M Microstructures", The Intl. Journal of Powder Metallurgy, 23, No. 4, (1987), pp. 249-259.

87-09
A. Lawley, D. Apelian and P.C. Mathur, "Near Net Shape Manufacturing Via Particle Spray Deposition", In Interdisciplinary Issues in Materials Processing and Manufacturing, Edited by S.K. Samanta et al., Published by ASME, New York, N.Y. (1987), pp. 1-18.

87-10
D. Wei, B. Farouk and D. Apelian, "Effects of Particle Loading on R.F. Inductively Coupled Plasma Torch Flow Field and Particle Melting Behavior", In Interdisciplinary Issues in Materials Processing and Manufacturing, Edited by S.K. Samanta et al., Published by ASME, New York, N.Y. (1987), pp. 63-76.

87-11
D. Wei, D. Apelian, B. Farouk, "Thermal Plasma Deposition of Metal Particles",In Interdisciplinary Issues in Materials Processing and Manufacturing, Edited by S.K. Samanta et al., Published by ASME, New York, N.Y. (1987), pp. 693-704.

87-12
M. Dombroski, A. Lawley, D. Apelian, "Economic Production of Thicker Copper Compacts for Electrical Applications", Metal Powder Report, 42, No.6 (1987), p.453.

1986

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86-01
D. Apelian, "Cast Structure of Alloys" in Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Engineering, Editor: M. Bever, published by Pergamon Press, Oxford, U.K., (1986), pp. 537-539.

86-02
D. Apelian,, "Solidification Mechanics and Mechanisms", in Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Engineering, Editor: M. Bever, published by Pergamon Press, Oxford, U.K., (1986), pp. 4525-4530 .

86-03
D. Apelian, C.H. Entrekin, "Electron Beam Melting vs. Plasma Melting - A Critical Review", Inter. Metals Reviews, 31, No. 2, (1986), pp. 77-90.

86-04
D. Apelian, B.H. Kear, H.W. Schadler, "Spray Deposition Processes" in Rapidly Solidified Crystalline Alloys, B.H. Kear, S.K. Das, Eds., published by AIME-TMS, Warrendale, PA, (1986), pp. 93-109.

86-05
D. Apelian, M.C. Flemings, "Modeling of Solidification Processes" in Advanced High-Temperature Alloys: Processing and Properties; Edited by S. Allen, R. Pelloux and R. Widmer; Published by ASM, Metals Park, OH, (1986), pp. 11-23.

86-06
D. Wei, D. Apelian, B. Farouk, "Modeling of Particle Melting in Supersonic Plasma Jets", in Modeling and Control of Casting and Welding Processes, Eds. S. Kou, R. Mehrabian; Published by AIME- TMS, Warrendale, PA (1986), pp. 79-94.

86-07
Y.G. Kim, B. Farouk, D. Apelian, "Modeling of a Twin-Belt Strip Casting Process, in Modeling and Control of Casting and Welding Processes, Eds. S. Kou, R. Mehrabian; Published by AIME- TMS, Warrendale, PA (1986), pp. 169-178.

86-08
D. Apelian, J.J.A. Cheng, "Effect of Processing Variables on the Grain Refinement and Eutectic Modification of Al-Si Foundry Alloys", in International Molten Aluminum Processing, Published by AFS, Des Plaines, IL (1986), pp. 179-218.

86-09
D. Apelian, S. Luk, T. Piccone, R. Mutharasan, "Removal of Liquid and Solid Inclusions from Steel Melts", in the Proceedings of the 69th Steelmaking Conference, Published by AIME-ISS, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 69 (1986), pp. 957-968.

86-10
D. Apelian, J.J.A. Cheng, "Al-Si Processing Variables: Effect on Grain Refinement and Eutectic Modification", AFS Transactions, 94, (1986), pp. 797-808.

86-11
G. Gillen, P. Mathur, D. Apelian, and A. Lawley, "Spray Deposition: The Interaction of Material and Process Parameters", Progress in Powder Metallurgy, Compiled by: E.A. Carlson and G. Gaines, Metal Powder Industries Federation, Princeton, N.J., Vol. 42, (1986) p. 753.

86-12
D. Apelian, "Emerging Technologies in P/M - from Inclusion Free Powders to Novel Microstructures", Progress in Powder Metallurgy, Metal Powder Industries Federation, Princeton, N.J., Vol. 42, (1986) pp. 17-35.

86-13
D. Apelian, A. Lawley, G. Gillen and P. Mathur, "Theoretical and Experimental Studies of Spray Deposition Processing", Horizons of Powder Metallurgy, Part I, Editors: W.A. Kaysser and W.J. Huppmann, Verlag Schmid GMBH, Freiburg, Germany, (1986) p. 303.

86-14
M. Dombroski, A. Lawley, D. Apelian, P.W. Taubenblat, "High Conductivity Copper P/M Parts", Horizons of Powder Metallurgy, Part I, Editors: W.A. Kaysser and W.J. Huppmann, Verlag Schmid GMBH, Freiburg, Germany, (1986) p. 615.

86-15
D. Apelian, R.W. Smith, D. Wei, "Particle Melting and Droplet Consolidation During Low Pressure Plasma Deposition", Horizons of Powder Metallurgy, Part I, Editors: W.A. Kaysser and W.J. Huppmann, Verlag Schmid GMBH, Freiburg, Germany, (1986).

86-16
D. Apelian, R. Mutharasan, S. Luk and L. Wang, "Fundamentals of Molten Metal Refining by Filtration", in the Proceedings of the Beijing Intl. Foundry Conference, October 20-23, 1986, published by the Foundry Inst. of the Chinese Mech. Eng. Soc. (1986), pp. 1075-1116.

86-17
D. Apelian, J.J.A. Cheng, "Thermal Analysis of Al-Si Foundry Alloys as a Means of Quality Assurance in the Cast Shop", in the Proceedings of the Beijing Intl. Foundry Conference, October 20-23, 1986, published by the Foundry Inst. of the Chinese Mech. Eng. Soc. (1986), pp. 1037-1074.

86-18
D. Wei, B. Farouk, D. Apelian, "Melting Powder Particles in a Low Pressure Plasma Jet", in the Proceedings of the Winter Annual Meeting, ASME, Annaheim, CA, December 1986; paper No. 86-WA/HT-91.

86-19
D. Apelian, G. Gillen, "Spray Deposition via the Osprey Process", Journal of Metals, 38, No. 12, (1986), p. 44.

86-20
A. Cheng, D. Apelian, and P.W. Taubenblat, "Effect of Powder Characteristics on the Structure, Properties and Performance of P/M Bronze Bearings - Tailored Powder Premixes", Int. J. of Powder Met., 22, No. 3 (1986), p. 163.

86-21
A. Cheng, A. Lawley, and D. Apelian, "Structure, Property and Performance Relations in Cu-Sn-Ni Bearings: Premixes and Prealloyed Powders", The International Journal of Powder Metallurgy, 22, #4, (1986), p. 245.

86-22
D. Apelian, J.J.A. Cheng, "Analysis of the Solidified Structure of Rheocast and VADER Processed Nickel-Base Superalloy", Journal of Materials Science, 21, (1986), pp. 4233-4244.

86-23
J.J.A. Cheng, D. Apelian, R.D. Doherty, "Processing-Structure Characterization of Rheocast IN-100 Superalloy", Met. Trans.A, 17A, (1986), pp. 2049-2062.

1985

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85-01
D. Apelian, B.H. Kear, "Plasma Deposition Processing" in Plasma Processing of Materials, publication NMAB-415, published by National Academy Press (1985), pp. 79-104.

85-02
C.E. Eckert, R. Mutharasan, D. Apelian, R. Miller, "An Experimental Technique for Determining Specific Cake Resistance Values in the Cake Mode Filtration of Aluminum Alloys", in Light Metals 1985, published by TMS-AIME, Warrendale, PA (1985), pp. 1225-1248.

85-03
D. Apelian, "Cooperative Response: Universities Address Changing Industrial Needs - Industrial Internships", Journal of Metals, 37, No. 2 (1985), pp. 65-68.

85-04
D. Apelian, "Fundamentals of Solidification Processing and Refining", in Low-Sulfur Steel, published by AMAX Research Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, D. Sponseller, Ed., (1985), pp. 7-16.

85-05
D. Wei, D. Apelian, B. Farouk, "A Comparison of Particle Melting and Particle/Plasma Interactions in RF and DC Plasmas: A Modeling Approach" in the Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry, D.C. Schram, J. Dieleman, Eds., published by International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Eindhoven, Holland (1985), Vol. 3, pp. 923-930.

85-06
D. Wei, B. Farouk, D. Apelian, "Effects of Injector Location and Geometry on the Heat Transfer Characteristics of Metal Particles in an RF Plasma", in the Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry, D.C. Schram, J. Dieleman, Eds., published by International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Eindhoven, Holland (1985), Vol. 3, pp. 810-816.

85-07
D. Wei, D. Apelian, B. Farouk, "Effects of Coil Location and Injection Flow Rate in an Inductively Coupled RF Plasma Torch", in the Proceedings of the AIAA 18th Fluid Dynamics and Plasmadynamics and Lasers Conference, published by AIAA, New York, NY (1985), pp. AIAA/85/1634

85-08
D. Apelian, C.E. Eckert, R. Mutharasan, R.E. Miller, "Refining of Molten Aluminum by Filtration Technology", in Refining and Alloying of Liquid Aluminum and Ferro-Alloys, published by Aluminum-Verlag, Dusseldorf, Germany (1985), pp. 123-143.

85-09
S. Ali, R. Mutharasan, D. Apelian, "Physical Refining of Steel Melts by Filtration", Met. Trans. B,16B, (1985), pp. 725-742.

85-10
S. Ali, D. Apelian, R. Mutharasan, "Refining of Aluminum and Steel Melts by the Use of Multi-Cellular Extruded Ceramic Filters", Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, 24, No. 4 (1985), pp. 311-318.

85-11
D. Apelian, R. Mutharasan, S. Ali, "Removal of Inclusions from Steel Melts by Filtration", Journal of Materials Science, 20, (1985), pp. 3501-3514.

85-12
D. Apelian, J. Szekely, "Plasma Processing-Challenges and Opportunities", in Electron Beam Melting and Refining, State of the Art 1985, R. Bakish, Ed., published by Bakish Materials Corp., Englewood Cliffs, NJ (1985), pp. 1-13.

1984

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84-01
W. L. McCauley, D. Apelian, "The Role of Slags in Steelmaking Continuous Casting Mold Fluxes - Part VI", Iron and Steelmaker, 11, No. 1 (1984), pp. 42-45

84-02
M.K. Surappa, D. Apelian, "Nature of g' Precipitates in Rheocast IN-100 Alloy", Journal of Materials Science Letters, 3, No. 1, (1984), pp. 71-73.

84-03
C.E. Eckert, R.E. Miller, D. Apelian, R. Mutharasan, "Molten Aluminum Filtration: Fundamentals and Model", in Light Metals 1984, Editor: J.P. McGeer, published by AIME-TMS (1984), pp. 1281-1304.

84-04
D. Apelian, M. Paliwal, D. Wei, "Particle/Plasma Interactions During Low Pressure Plasma Deposition", Thin Solid Films, 118, (1984), pp. 395-407.

84-05
D. Apelian, G. Sigworth, K. Whaler, "Assessment of Modification and Grain Refinement of Al-Si Foundry Alloys by Thermal Analysis", AFS Transactions, Vol. 84-161, (1984), pp. 297-307. This paper was recognized and awarded the Howard Taylor Award for the Best Paper which was published in the Transactions.

84-06
W.L. McCauley and D. Apelian, "Viscosity of Fluxes for the Continuous Casting of Steel", in ACS Symposium Series 301, Mineral Matter and Ash in Coal, Karl S. Vorres, Editor, Published by American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C., pp. 215-222 (1984).

84-07
D. Apelian, and N. Walker, "Monitoring the Level of grain Refinement in Al Alloys", Proceedings of the 13th North American Thermal Analysis Society Conference, Philadelphia, PA, September 23-26, (1984).

84-08
D. Apelian, W. H. Sutton, "Utilization of Ceramic Filters to Produce Cleaner Superalloy Melts", in the Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Superalloys", N. Gell, C.S. Kortovich, R. H. Bricknell, W.B. Kent, J.F. Radavitch, Eds., published by AIME-TMS, Warrendale, PA (1984), pp. 423-434.

84-09
D. Apelian, and C. Entrekin, "An Analysis of Plasma Melting Versus Electron Beam Melting", in the Proceedings of Electron Beam Melting and Refining - State of the Art 1984; R. Bakish, Ed., published by Bakish Materials Corp., Englewood Cliffs, NJ (1984), pp. 18-48.

84-10
M.W. Nichols, M.P. Lingras and D. Apelian, "Viscosity Characteristics of Commercial Fluxes for Bottom Poured Ingots", in the Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Metallurgical Slags and Fluxes, H.A. Fine, D. Gaskell, Eds., published by TMS-AIME, Warrendale, PA (1984), pp. 235-251.

84-11
W.L. McCauley and D. Apelian, "Temperature Dependence of the Viscosity of Liquids", in the Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Metallurgical Slags and Fluxes, H. A. Fine, D. Gaskell, Eds., published by TMS-AIME, Warrendale, PA (1984), pp. 925-947.

1983

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83-01
R. Mutharasan, D. Apelian, and M. McGuiness, "Flow Behavior of Liquid Inclusions in Packed Beds", Light Metals 1983, Editor: E.M. Adkins, published by AIME-TMS, Warrendale, PA (1983), pp. 963-990.

83-02
A. Cheng, D. Apelian, A. Lawley, W.E. Smith and P.W. Taubenblat: "Effect of Nickel Additions on the Properties and Performance of P/M Bronze Bearings". Metal Powder Report, Vol. 38, No. 4, (1983), p. 263. Also in Powder Metal. Int., 15, No. 4, (1983).

83-03
W.L. McCauley, D. Apelian, "Continuous Casting Mold Fluxes" in The Role of Slags in Steelmaking, Edited by D. Gaskell, Published by AIME-ISS, Warrendale, PA, April 1983.

83-04
D. Apelian, "Recent Advances in Solidification Processing", in Proceedings of U.S.-Japan Cooperative Science Program on Solidification Processing, M.C. Flemings, Ed., published by MIT, Cambridge, Mass. (1983).

83-05
D. Wei, S.M. Correa, D. Apelian, and M. Paliwal, "Melting of Powder Particles in a Plasma Jet", in the Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry, Edited by M.I. Boulos and R.J.Munz, International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Montreal, Canada, July 1983, pp. 83-89.

83-06
D. Apelian, "Modeling of Plasma Deposition Processes" in the Proceedings of the Modeling of Casting and Welding Processes, edited by J. Dantzig and J. Berry, published by TMS-AIME, Warrendale, PA (1983), pp. 161-164.

83-07
D. Apelian, "Solidification Processing Advances" in the Proceedings of the Army Sagamore Conference: Innovations in Materials Processing, G.A. Bruggeman, V. Weiss, Eds., published by Plenum Press, New York, NY (1983), pp. 247-272.

83-08
D. Apelian, N.G. Walker, "Al Casting Waste Cut by Monitoring Molten Metal Cooling Curve", Industrial Research and Development, 25, No. 11, (1983), pp. 112-115.

83-09
D. Apelian, "Rapid Solidification by Plasma Deposition", in the Proceedings of the MRS Symposium on Plasma Processing and Synthesis of Materials, Edited by D. Apelian, J. Szekely, published by Elsevier-North Holland, New York, NY (1983), pp. 91-100.

83-10
M. Paliwal, D. Apelian, "An Experimental Study of Powder Melting During Low Pressure Plasma Deposition", in the Proceedings of the MRS Symposium on Plasma Processing and Synthesis of Materials, Edited by D. Apelian, J. Szekely, published by Elsevier-North Holland, New York, NY (1983), pp. 187-196.

83-11
D. Wei, D. Apelian, M. Paliwal, "Melting of Powder Particles in a Plasma Jet", in the Proceedings of the MRS Symposium on Plasma Processing and Synthesis of Materials, Edited by D. Apelian, J. Szekely, published by Elsevier-North Holland, New York, NY (1983), pp. 197-206.

83-12
D. Apelian, M. Paliwal, R.W. Smith, W.F. Schilling, "Melting and Solidification in Plasma Spray Deposition - Phenomenological Review", Intl. Metals Reviews, 28, No. 5, (1983), pp. 271-294.

83-13
W. L. McCauley, D. Apelian, "Continuous Casting Mold Fluxes - Part I", Iron and Steelmaker, 10, No. 8 (1983), pp. 45.

83-14
W. L. McCauley, D. Apelian, "The Role of Slags in Steelmaking Continuous Casting Mold Fluxes - Part II", Iron and Steelmaker, 10, No. 9 (1983), pp. 50.

83-15
W. L. McCauley, D. Apelian, "The Role of Slags in Steelmaking Continuous Casting Mold Fluxes - Part III",Iron and Steelmaker, 10, No. 10 (1983), pp. 39-41.

83-16
W. L. McCauley, D. Apelian, "The Role of Slags in Steelmaking Continuous Casting Mold Fluxes - Part IV", Iron and Steelmaker, 10, No. 11 (1983), pp. 56-58.

83-17
W. L. McCauley, D. Apelian, "The Role of Slags in Steelmaking Continuous Casting Mold Fluxes - Part V", Iron and Steelmaker, 10, No. 12 (1983), pp. 42-43.

1982

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82-01
D. Apelian, R. Mutharasan, C.A. Romanowski, R.E. Miller and C.E. Eckert, "Commercially Available Porous Media for Molten Metal Treatment: A Property Evaluation", in Light Metals 1982, Editor: J.E. Andersen, published by AIME-TMS, Warrendale, PA (1982), pp. 935-969.

82-02
D. Apelian, "Structural Control in Solidification Processing", in AGARD Conference Proceedings No. 325: Advanced Casting Technology, published by NATO, 7 Rue Ancelle 92200, Neuilly Sur Seine, France, (1982), pp. 6:1-14.

82-03
D. Apelian, "Discussion Summary of Developments in Casting Practice", in AGARD Conference Proceedings No. 325: Advanced Casting Technology, published by NATO, 7 Rue Ancelle 92200, Neuilly Sur Seine, France (1982), pp. D-3.

82-04
A. Cheng, D. Apelian, A. Lawley, W.E. Smith and P.W. Taubenblat, "Effect of Nickel Additions on the Properties and Performance of P/M Bronze Bearings", Proceedings P/M 82- International Powder Metallurgy Conference, Florence, Italy (1982), pp. 501-511.

82-05
R.W. Smith, M. Paliwal, D. Apelian, "An Experimental Technique for Determining the Degree of Particle Melting in a Plasma Jet Operating at Low Pressure", in Rapid Solidification Processing, Principles and Technologies III, R. Mehrabian, Ed., published by the National Bureau of Standards (1982),pp. 105-112.

1981

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81-01
R. Mutharasan, D. Apelian, C.A. Romanowski, "A Laboratory Investigation of Aluminum Filtration Through Deep Bed and Ceramic Open Pore Filters", in Light Metals 1981, Editor: R. Miller, published by AIME-TMS, Warrendale, PA (1981), pp.735-751

81-02
P. Geleta, D. Apelian, R. Mutharasan, "Assessment of Tundish Nozzle Blockage Mechanisms - A Modeling Approach", Modeling of Casting and Welding Processes, Editors: D. Apelian, H. Brody, published by AIME-TMS, Warrendale, PA (1981) pp. 361-375.

81-03
W. McCauley, D. Apelian, "Viscosity Characteristics of Continuous Casting Mold Fluxes", Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, 20, No. 2, (1981), pp. 247-262.

81-04
D. Apelian, R. Mutharasan, C. Romanowski, "Melt Purification via Filtration", Final Report, Contract No. DAAG46-79-C-0052, AMMRC TR 81-29, AMMRC, Watertown, MA, (1981).

81-05
D. Apelian, L.K. Bigelow, "Gas Reactions During Continuous Casting of Copper", in Continuous Casting of Small Cross Sections, Editors: Y.V. Murty and F. Mollard, published by AIME-TMS (1981), pp.33-55.

81-06
A. Cheng, D. Apelian, A. Lawley, W.E. Smith, P.W. Taubenblat, "Effect of Powder Characteristics on the Structure and Properties of Copper-Base P/M Bearings" in Modern Developments in Powder Metallurgy, Editors: H.W. Antes, G.D. Smith, Metal Powder Industries Federation, Princeton, N.J. (1981), p. 347.

81-07
D. Apelian, "New Developments in Aluminum Processing", in Proceedings of Second International Symposium of Aluminum Transformation Technology and its Applications, published by Aluar of Buenos Aires, Argentina and ASM, Metals Park, OH, (1981), pp. 423-457.

81-08
D. Apelian, M. Paliwal, D.C. Herrschaft, "Casting with Zinc Alloys", Journal of Metals, 33, No. 11, (1981), pp. 12-19.

81-09
R. Mutharasan, D. Apelian, C.A. Romanowski, "A Laboratory Investigation of Aluminum Filtration Through Deep-Bed and Ceramic Open-Pore Filters", Journal of Metals, 33, No. 12, (1981), pp. 12-18.

1980

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80-01
M. Paliwal, D. Apelian, G. Langford, "Performance of a Porous Refractory Valve for Liquid Metals", Met. Trans. B, 11B, (1980), pp. 39-50.

80-02
D. Apelian, R. O'Malley, C. Dremann, "Injection of Non-Buoyant Particles", in Scaninject II (International Conference on Injection Metallurgy), Editor: T. Lehner; published by MEFOS and Jernkontoret of Sweden; June (1980), pp. 7:1-7:33.

80-03
D. Apelian, "Solidification Processing Research: An Overview", Research Directions, Vol. 3, No. 1 (1980), Drexel University Press, Philadelphia, PA.

80-04
G. Langford, D. Apelian, "Diffusion Solidification", Journal of Metals, 32, No. 9 (1980), pp. 28-34.

80-05
D. Apelian, R. Mutharasan, "Filtration: A Melt Refining Method", Journal of Metals, 32, No. 9 (1980), pp. l4-20.

80-06
D. Apelian, W. McCauley, "The Role of Mold Fluxes in Continuous Casting of Steel", Iron and Steelmaker, 7, No. 11 (1980), pp. 28-35.

1979

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79-01
D. Apelian, R. Mutharasan, "Depth Filtration of Liquid Metals", Phys. Chim. Sider., C-R Congress (1979), pp. 258-263.

79-02
R. Mutharasan, D. Apelian, "Filtration as a Refining Process - Fundamentals and Applications", in the Proceedings of Innovative Steelmaking Technologies, Editor: J. Hirschhorn, (1979), Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, D.C.

79-03
R. O'Malley, C. Dremann, D. Apelian, "Alloying of Aluminum by Powder Injection", paper selection at the 108th AIME Meeting, New Orleans, LA, February 1979.

79-04
R. O'Malley, D. Apelian, C. Dremann, "Alloying of Aluminum with Manganese by Powder Injection", Journal of Metals, 3l, (1979), pp. 14-19.

79-05
D. Apelian, "Engineering Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas", GEM Column, Journal of Metals, 31, (1979), p. 4.

79-06
D. Apelian, R. Mutharasan, "Modeling of Inclusion Removal in Melt Systems", Proceedings of AIChE Process Metallurgy Symposium, San Francisco, California, November 1979.

79-07
D. Apelian, G. Langford, "Rapid Cycle Casting of Steel", Final Report, Contract No. DAAG29-77-C-0028, DARPA Order No. 3397, DARPA, Arlington, VA, December 1979.

1975

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75-01
D. Apelian, R. Mehrabian, M.C. Flemings, "A New Process for Atomization of Metals", Journal of Materials Science, 10, (1975), pp. 460-468.

75-02
D. Apelian, R. Mehrabian, M.C. Flemings, patent application for "Filatomization - A New Technique for Producing Clean, Fine, Metal Powders", 1975, Serial No. 310.652.

1974

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74-01
D. Apelian, M.C. Flemings, R. Mehrabian, "Specific Permeability of Partially Solidified Dendritic Networks of Al-Si Alloys", Met. Trans., 5, (1974), pp. 2533-37.

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