Mathematical model for corundum single crystal growth by Verneuil method

A mathematical model which is an attempt to describe the complex process of monocrystallization by the Verneuil method is presented. The problem has been solved through the method of finite differences and at the same time making use of a certain modification of the mathematical description of Stefan's problem called the the alternating phase truncation method [9]. The elaborated algorithm and the examples of solutions given at the end of the present study point at the usefulness of the presented method of numerical simulation for modern designing and controlling the processes of crystal production.