A FEM model of conventional hot dipping coating process by using a fluidized bed

As a result, consistent trend of coating thickness and growth rate according to dipping time with experimental data and theoretical considerations were calculated. Moreover, the calibration procedure of FEM model took to realistic values of heat transfer coefficient according to preheating temperature of substrate as the comparisons with available experimental data confirm. At last, dimensionless analysis stated once more the FEM model reliability by comparing the numerical findings with those of pioneer models available in literature.