Liquid Quenchant Database

In the last three decades, simulation of the quenching process has become a widely accessible engineering tool. One of the most important inputs for computer models is adequate heat transfer data on the quenching process. Yet there is no generally recognized method and technique for measurement, recording and comparison of relative cooling intensities of different quenchants. The database should therefore encompass a range of selected quenchants under specified conditions, data from which could be used worldwide. The whole project is two phase. During Phase 1 the main purpose is to collate the experimental results from participating investigators (institutions or companies) and establish the database that will be used as input for the following Phase 2. The aim of Phase 2 is further development of numerical models and production of appropriate software. The Liquid Quenchants Database, a global project with more the 30 contributors from 14 countries, is led by the International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering. The first year’s activity is summarized in this paper.