Modeling Alloying and Thermomechanical Processing Effects on the Austenite Decomposition Kinetics and Final Microstructure of Line-pipe Steels

摘要

A mathematical model was developed predicting the effects of alloying and thermomechanical processing on the final microstructure of steel. Various factors influencing transformation kinetics, including microalloying with Nb and plastic deformation of austenite, are considered. Subsequent stages of the model development and calibration are described.