Model of Heat and Mass Transfer in Random Packing Layer of Powder Particles in Selective Laser Melting

Discretegrid model of heat transfer in granular porous mediumto describe the processes of selective laser melting of powdersis developed. The thermal conductivity in this mediumis performed through thecontact surfaces between the particles. The calculation method of morphology of random packing layer of powder considering the adhesive interaction between the particles is proposed. The internal structure of the obtained loose powder layer is a granular medium where spherical particles of different sizes are arranged in contact with each other randomly. Analytical models of powder balling process and formation of the remelted track are proposed.