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Conference Proceedings

Over 150 conference proceedings have been published since 1991. The most significant conference proceedings are listed below.

  1. Lombardi, A., Vandersluis, E., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2016). Neutron Diffraction Analysis of Light Alloys – A Review. Thermec 2016: International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials. Graz, Austria. May 22-Jun 2.
  2. Ahmad, S., Sediako, D., Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., Mackay, R., Nabawy, N. (2016). Assessment of Residual Stress in T5-Treated 319 Al Alloy Engine Blocks Using Neutron Diffraction. SAE World Congress. Detroit, USA. Apr 12-14.
  3. Elsayed, A., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2016). Solidification Analysis of Magnesium-Zinc Alloy Using In‑Situ Neutron Diffraction. Shape Casting: 6th International Symposium held during TMS Annual Meeting and Exhibition. Nashville, USA. Feb 14-18.
  1. Elsayed, A., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2014). Investigations in Grain Refinement and Solidification of Mg Alloys. Materials Science and Technology. Pittsburgh, USA. Oct 12-15.
  2. D'Elia, F., Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., Sediako, D., Prasad Rao, K. (2014). Assessment of Hot Cracking During TIG Welding of B206 Aluminum Alloy. Light Metals 2014: Aluminum Alloys: Development, Characterization and Applications. San Diego, USA. Feb 16-20.
  1. Lombardi, A., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C., Mackay, R. (2013). Analysis of the Stress-free Interplanar Spacing During Solution Heat Treatment of 319 Al Alloy Engine Blocks Using In‑Situ Neutron Diffraction. 52nd Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2013). Montréal, Canada. Oct 27-31.
  2. D'Elia, F., Ravindran, C., Sediako, D., Donaberger, R. (2013). Solidification Analysis of an Al-5wt% Cu Alloy using In-situ Neutron Diffraction. 52nd Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2013). Montréal, Canada. Oct 27-31.
  3. Elsayed, A., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2013). Solidification of Mg-9Al Alloy Using In-situ Neutron Diffraction. 52nd Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2013). Montréal, Canada. Oct 27-31.
  4. Elsayed, A., Lun Sin, S., Ravindran, C. (2013). Grain Refinement of Magnesium Alloys using Ti-B, Ti-C and Al-B Based Additions: a Review. 52nd Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2013). Montréal, Canada. Oct 27-31.
  5. Lun Sin, S., Elsayed, A., Ravindran, C. (2013). Report on AFS Melt Cleanliness Project (Project #11-12#04). 117th Metalcasting Congress. St. Louis, US.
  6. Lun Sin, S., Elsayed, A., Ravindran, C. (2013). Inclusions in Magnesium Alloys, Assessment Techniques and Methods for Their Removal. 117th Metalcasting Congress. St. Louis, US.
  7. Danaei, A., Ravindran, C., Barati, M., McLean, A., Yang, Y. (2013). Effects of Lime Additions on the Sulphur Distribution Between Red Mud Based Fluxes and Carbon Saturated Liquid Iron. 142nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition (TMS 2013). San Antonio, US.
  1. Elsayed, A., Lun Sin, S., Ravindran, C. (2012). Wettability of Al-Si-Mg Alloys with SiC. International Symposium of Research Scholars 2012. Chennai, India.
  2. Elsayed, A., Ravindran, C. (2012). Modelling Temperature Profiles and Flow Velocities During Melt Filtration in Permanent Mould Casting of AZ91E Mg Alloy. International Conference on Solidification Science and Processing (ICSSP5).Bhubaneswar, India.
  3. Lun Sin, S., Elsayed, A., Ravindran, C. (2012). Characterization of AZ91E-Si Alloys: Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, Hot Tearing Susceptibility and Modification of Mg2Si. International Conference on Solidification Science and Processing (ICSSP5). Bhubaneswar, India.
  4. Pramod, S. L., Elsayed, A., Bakshi, S. R., Murty, B. S., Ravindran, C. (2012). Processing and Mechanical Properties of In-situ AZ91-TiB2/TiC Reinforced Composites. International Conference on Solidification Science and Processing (ICSSP5). Bhubaneswar, India.
  5. Danaei, A., Ravindran, C., Barati, M., McLean, A., Yang, Y. (2012). Effect of Chemical Composition on Melting Behavior of Red Mud Based Fluxes. 51st Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2012). Niagara Falls, Canada.
  6. Lun Sin, S., Elsayed, A., Ravindran, C. (2012). Characterization of AZ91E-Si Alloys: Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, Hot Tearing Susceptibility and Modification of Mg2Si. 9th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and their Applications. Vancouver, Canada. Jul 8-12.
  7. Elsayed, A., Lun Sin, S., Ravindran, C. (2012). Melt Filtration, Degassing and Inert Gas Bubbling of AZ91E Magnesium Melts. 9th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and their Applications. Vancouver, Canada. July 8-12.
  8. Lombardi, A., Lun Sin, S., Ravindran, C. (2012). Effect of Silicon on the Microstructure and Tensile Properties of AE42 Magnesium Alloy. 9th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and their Applications. Vancouver, Canada. July 8-12.
  9. D'Elia, F., Ravindran, C., Prasad Rao, K. (2012). Assessment of Hot Cracking Susceptibility in AZ91E Using the Varestraint Test. 9th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and their Applications. Vancouver, Canada. July 8-12.
Ravindran, C., Lun Sin, S. (2012).  Effect of Silicon on the Microstructure, Tensile Properties and Hot Tearing Susceptibility of AZ91E Alloy.   Materials Science Forum .  706-709 : 3046-3051.
Ravindran, C., Lun Sin, S. (2012).  Effect of Silicon on the Microstructure, Tensile Properties and Hot Tearing Susceptibility of AZ91E Alloy.   Materials Science Forum .  706-709 : 3046-3051.
  1. D'Elia, F., Ravindran, C., Prasad Rao, K. (2011). Evaluation of Hot Cracking in AZ91E and AE42 Magnesium Alloys. 50th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2011). Montréal, Canada. Oct 2-5.
  2. Lun Sin, S., Ravindran, C. (2011). Characterization of AZ91 Type Alloy with Silicon Addition. 50th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2011). Montréal, Canada. Oct 2-5.
  3. Elsayed, A., Ravindran, C. (2011). Improving Melt Cleanliness and Mechanical Properties of AZ91E Permanent Mould Castings Using Melt Filtration. 50th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2011). Montréal, Canada. Oct 2-5.
  4. Sediako, D., Lombardi, A., D'Elia, F., Ravindran, C., Machin, A., Rogge, R. B., MacKay, R. (2011). Residual Stress Mapping in the Interbore Region of a Heat Treated Aluminum Engine Block. 50th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2011). Montréal, Canada. Oct 2-5.
  5. Sediako, D., D'Elia, F., Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., Machin, A., Hubbard, C., MacKay, R. (2011). Application of Neutron Diffraction in Analysis of Residual Stress Profiles in the Cylinder Web Region of an As-cast V6 Al Engine Block with Cast-in Fe Liners. TMS Annual Meeting. San Diego, US. Feb 27-Mar 3.
  6. Sediako, D., D'Elia, F., Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., Machin, A., Hubbard, C., MacKay, R. (2011). Analysis of Residual Stress Profiles in the Cylinder Web Region of an As-cast V6 Al Engine Block with Cast-in Fe Liners using Neutron Diffraction. SAE World Congress. Detroit, US. Apr 12-14.
  1. Elsayed, A., Murty, B. S., Ravindran, C. (2010). Effect of Al-Ti-B Based Grain Refiners on the Hot Tearing Susceptibility of AZ91E Magnesium Alloy. 49th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2010). Vancouver, Canada. Oct 3-6.
  2. Lee, K., Murty, B. S., Ravindran, C. (2010). Improvements in Grain Refinement of AZ91E. 49th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2010). Vancouver, Canada. Oct 3-6.
  3. Lombardi, A., Lun Sin, S., Ravindran, C. (2010). Influence of Silicon on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Lost Foam Cast AE42 Magnesium Alloy. 49th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2010). Vancouver, Canada. Oct 3-6.
  4. Lun Sin, S., Khan, S., Ravindran, C. (2010). Modification of As-cast Microstructure of AZ91-1Si Magnesium Alloy Using Al-5Ti-1B Master Alloy. 49th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2010). Vancouver, Canada. Oct 3-6.
  5. D'Elia, F., Ravindran, C. (2010). Investigating the Effect of Grain Refinement on Hot Tearing in B206 and A319 Aluminum Alloys. 49th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2010). Vancouver, Canada. Oct 3-6.
  6. Khalid Rafi, H., Arunsankar, Janaki Ram, G. D., Prasad Rao, K., Ravindran, C. (2010). Solid State Coatings on Magnesium Alloy (ZM21) by Friction Surfacing. 49th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2010). Vancouver, Canada. Oct 3-6.
  1. Bichler, L., Ravindran, C. (2008). Phenomenological Study of Hot Tearing in AZ91D Magnesium Alloy. International Symposium of Research Scholars on Metallurgy, Materials Science and Engineering. Chennai, India. Dec 10-12.
  2. Bichler, L., Ravindran, C., Sediako, D. (2008). Residual Stress Development at the Onset of Hot Tearing in AZ91D Magnesium Alloy. 17th International Conference on Processing of Advanced Materials. New Delhi, India.
  3. Ho., S., Bichler, L., Ravindran, C., Hibbard, G. (2008). Synthesis Structure Relationship in Cast Magnesium Periodic Cellular Materials. TMS 2008 International Conference. New Orleans, US.
  1. Dahata, N., Ravindran, C., Samuel, F. H., Gustafson, T. W. (2007). Grain Refinement of B206 Aluminium-Copper Alloy. 46th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2007). Toronto, Canada.
  2. Dahata, N., Ravindran, C., Samuel, F. H., Gustafson, T. W. (2007). A Study on Fillability, Microstructure and Porosity in LFC of B206 Aluminum-Copper Alloy. 46th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2007). Toronto, Canada.
  1. Ravindran, C., Bichler, L. (2005). Challenges in the Development of Magnesium Alloys for Automotive and Aerospace Applications. 18th Aerospace Structures and Materials Symposium, CASI Conference on Technology and Innovation. Toronto, Canada.
  2. Bichler, L., Ravindran, C., Sahoo, M. (2005). Thermal Analysis of AZ91E Magnesium Alloy Cast by the LFC Process. Canadian Institute for Mining & Metallurgy – Metallurgical Society. Calgary, Canada.
  1. Bichler, L., Ravindran, C. (2004). Effect of Al and Mn on Tensile Properties of Foam Cast AZ91E Alloys. Canadian Institute for Mining & Metallurgy – Metallurgical Society. Hamilton, Canada.
  1. Bichler, L., Ravindran, C., Machin, A. (2003). Novel Experiments in Lost Foam Casting of Magnesium Alloys. CIM. Vancouver, Canada.
  2. Kamble, S., Ravindran, C. (2003). Lost Foam Casting of Hypereutectic Al-Si Alloys. CIM. Vancouver, Canada.
  1. Cvetnic, C., Balasubramaniam, R., Ravindran, C. (2002). Particle Settling in Lost Foam Casting of Metal Matrix Composites. CIM. Montreal, Canada.
  1. Fatemi, M., Ravindran, C., Naylor, D. (2001). The Effect of Ceramic Coating Thickness on Interfacial Heat Transfer Coefficient in Lost Foam Casting. CIM. Toronto, Canada.
  2. Khan, S., Naylor, D., Ravindran, C. (2001). Measurement of Interfacial Conductance in Lost Foam Casting Using an Inverse Heat Conduction Method. 18th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics. St. John’s, Canada.
  1. Ravindran, C. (2000). Interactive Process Parameters in Lost Foam Casting. Thermec 2000, International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials. Las Vegas, US. Dec 4-8.
  2. Ajdar, R., Ravindran, C., McLean, A. (2000). The Effect of Mold Media on Solidification of A356 Al-Si Alloy in Lost Foam Casting. CIM. Ottawa, Canada.
  1. Chen, Q., Ravindran, C. (1999). Effects of Modification and Grain Refinement on Solidification Structure of Lost Foam Cast A356 Alloy. CIM. Quebec City, Canada.
  1. Albonetti, R., Ravindran, C. (1996). The Effect of Pattern Adhesives on Inclusions in Lost Form Cast 356.1 Alloy. 4th Decennial International Conference on Solidification Processing, SP 97. University of Sheffield, England.
  2. Albonetti, R., Ravindran, C. (1996). Microstructural Effects of Adhesives in Lost Foam Casting of A-356 Alloy. Light Metals Symposium 96, CIM. Montreal, Canada.
  1. Venkataramani, R., Simpson, R., Ravindran, C. (1995). Process Modeling of Solidification in A356 Alloy. 7th Canadian Materials Science Conference. London, Canada.
  2. Ravindran, C. (1995). Interactive Process Parameters Affecting Coating Permeability in Evaporative Pattern Casting. 7th Canadian Materials Science Conference. London, Canada.
  3. Venkataramani, R., Ravindran, C. (1995). Effect of Coating Thickness on Interfacial Heat Transfer in Lost Foam Casting. 7th Canadian Materials Science Conference. London, Canada.
  1. Venkataramani, R., Ravindran, C., Prabhakar, O., Simpson, R. (1994). Microstructural Modeling of Solidification: Impact on the Transportation Sector. 27th Annual International Metallographic Society Convention. Montreal, Canada.
  2. Ravindran, C., Jue, B., Karpynczyk, J. (1994). Vibration Effects on Permeability and Compaction of Unbonded Sand in EPC Process. 98th Casting Congress, AFS. Hamilton, Canada.
  1. Ravindran, C., Jue, B., Karpynczyk, J. (1993). Variable Permeability Effects of Refractory Coatings in Foam Casting. 97th Casting Congress, AFS. Chicago, US.
  1. Ravindran, C., Jue, B., Karpynczyk, J. (1992). Thermal Effects of Refractory Coatings in Expendable Foam Casting Process. International Symposium on Advances in Production and Fabrication of Light Metals, CIM. Edmonton, Canada.
  1. Ravindran, C., Jue, B., Karpynczyk, J. (1991). Permeability of Refractory Coatings in Evaporative Foam Pattern Process. International Symposium on Extractions, Refining and Fabrication of Light Metals, CIM. Ottawa, Canada.