【摘要】 介绍元胞自动机(cellular automaton,CA)方法原理、特点及应用，并对改进CA模型模拟微观组织演化展开论述。在此基础上，简要概括近年来CA在Fe-C合金凝固过程中夹杂物析出中的应用，并指出在Fe-C合金夹杂物析出模拟中存在的主要问题，展望CA应用于凝固组织演化模拟的发展趋势及前景。与其他数值模拟方法相比，CA方法在微观组织演化和枝晶生长领域展现了巨大的潜力。更多还原

【Abstract】 The principle, characteristics, and application of the cellular automaton(CA) method were introduced and various improved models to simulate microstructure evolution were discussed. On this basis, the application and main problems in the simulation of inclusion precipitation during Fe-C alloy solidification were reviewed.This paper also presents the prospects for future development trends in microstructure evolution. Compared with other methods, the CA method has shown great potential in microstructure evolution simulation.更多还原