High-Intensity Ultrasonics

<p>Presenting a comprehensive description of the theory and physics of high-intensity ultrasound, this book also deals with a wide range of problems associated with the industrial applications of ultrasound, mainly in the areas of metallurgy and mineral processing. <br>The book is divided into three sections, and Part I introduces the reader to the theory and physics of high-intensity ultrasound. Part II considers the design of ultrasonic generators, mechanoacoustic radiators and other vibrational systems, as well as the control of acoustic parameters when vibrations are passed into a processed medium. Finally, Part III describes problems associated with various uses of high-intensity ultrasound in metallurgy. The applications of high-intensity ultrasound for metal shaping, thermal and thermochemical treatment, welding, cutting, refining, and surface hardening are also discussed here. <br>This comprehensive monograph will provide an invaluable source of information, which has been largely unavailable in the West until now.</p> <p>PART I - Physical Aspects of Ultrasonics: Low-Amplitude Vibrations and Waves 1. The Propagation of High-Intensity Ultrasonics in Fluids 2. The Propagation of High-Intensity Ultrasonics in Solids 3. Nonlinear Effects at Interfaces in Fluids 4. Nonlinear Effects at Liquid-Solid and Solid-Solid Interfaces <br>PART II - Ultrasonic Technology: Sources of Ultrasonic Energy 6. Ultrasonic Stacks 7. Measurement of Acoustic Parameters 8. Materials Processing <br>PART III - Industrial Applications of High-Intensity Ultrasound: Ultrasound in Raw Mineral Dressing 9. High-Intensity Ultrasound in Pyrometallurgy</p>