Optimization of the Atmospheric Plasma Spray Parameters using Design of Experiments for Coatings on AISI 410 Stainless Steel

2016 ◽  
Vol 1812 ◽  
pp. 53-64
Author(s):  
E. Bautista Pérez ◽  
C.E. Cruz ◽  
Juan M. Salgado Lopez ◽  
J.A. Toscano
Keyword(s):  
Design Of Experiments ◽  
Factorial Design ◽  
Plasma Spray ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Empirical Relationship ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma Spray ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma ◽  
Spray Parameters ◽  
Process Variables ◽  
Wear Protection

ABSTRACTIn this work, the effect of three principal and independent parameters of Atmospheric Plasma Spray on the properties of coatings deposited using mixtures of commercial powders of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and chromium oxide (Cr2O3) was studied. The results of this work are used for special applications on turbomachinery components such as wear protection in sliding seals and in steam valves for turbines, chemical protection for centrifugal compressor members, and special seal applications.The design of experiments (DoE) technique has proved to be very useful to study the influence factors and optimization. Pierlot et al. [1] demonstrated that the application of the Hadamard and two factorial design techniques are useful for the optimization of thermal spray processes. An example of the application of the DoE is the one mentioned by Murugan et al. [2]. In their work, a factorial design was used to study the interactions between gas flow, oxygen flow, powder rate and spray distance on the percentage of porosity and hardness of TiO2 - Cr2O3 composite coatings generated by High Velocity Oxy-Fuel.The ½ fractional two-level factorial DoE technique was used to analyze and optimize the Atmospheric Plasma Spray process parameters. In the current research, experiments were conducted varying the deposition velocity, gas flow and stand-off distance. The effect of these process variables were evaluated by thickness, hardness and microstructure analysis. In this study, an empirical relationship between process variables and response parameters was developed. The entire relationship was made using the results of the DoE.

scholarly journals Influence of Atmospheric Plasma Spray Parameters (APS) on the Mechanical Properties of Ni-Al Coatings on AluminumAlloy Substrate

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 612
Author(s):  
Miriam Lorenzo-Bañuelos ◽  
Andrés Díaz ◽  
David Rodríguez ◽  
Isidoro I. Cuesta ◽  
Adrian Fernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Plasma Spray ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma Spray ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Metallographic Analysis ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Spray Parameters ◽  
Spraying Parameters

Thermal spray is one of the most widely used coating techniques to improve wear, surface fatigue or corrosion properties. In the atmospheric plasma spray (APS) process, a powdered material is melted by hydrogen and argon combustion and is propelled at high speed onto the target substrate. The high impact energy of the particles produces a dense and resistant coating layer. Mechanical and surface properties of the obtained coating depend on various spraying parameters, such as gas flow, traverse speed and spraying distance, among others. In this research, the influence of these manufacturing parameters on the thickness, hardness and resistance of the coating obtained from a Ni-Al alloy sprayed onto an aluminum alloy substrate was studied. In order to analyze the effect of these parameters on the coating properties, an extensive experimental program was carried out. A metallographic analysis, hardness and strength measurements were carried out using the small punch test to locally study the mechanical properties of the coating surface. The design of experiments and the response surface methodology facilitate the assessment of the optimal set of spraying parameters.

Fabrication and Ablation Behavior of Plasma Sprayed ZrC-W Composite Coatings

2014 ◽  
Vol 602-603 ◽  
pp. 552-555
Author(s):  
Dan Lu ◽  
Ya Ran Niu ◽  
Xue Lian Ge ◽  
Xue Bing Zheng ◽  
Guang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Shock ◽  
Plasma Spray ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Lamellar Microstructure ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma Spray ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma ◽  
Plasma Flame ◽  
Plasma Sprayed ◽  
Zrc Coating

In this work, atmospheric plasma spray (APS) technology was applied to fabricate ZrC-W composite coatings. The microstructure of the composite coatings was characterized. The influence of W content on the ablation-resistant and thermal shock properties of ZrC-W composite coatings was evaluated using a plasma flame. The results show that the ZrC-W composite coatings had typically lamellar microstructure, which was mainly made up of cubic ZrC, cubic W and a small amount of tetragonal ZrO2. The ZrC-W coatings had improved ablation resistant and thermal shock properties compared with those of the pure ZrC coating. It was supposed that the improved density, thermal conductivity and toughness of the composite coatings contributed to this phenomenon.

Process Maps for Plasma Spray Part I: Plasma-Particle Interactions

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.L. Gilmore ◽  
R.A. Neiser ◽  
Y. Wan ◽  
S. Sampath
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Spray ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Injection Velocity ◽  
Microstructural Development ◽  
Spray Parameters ◽  
Particle Interactions ◽  
Plasma Particle ◽  
Particle Injection ◽  
Process Maps

Abstract This is the first paper of a two part series based on an integrated study carried out at Sandia National Laboratories and the State University of New York at Stony Brook. The aim of the study is to develop a more fundamental understanding of plasma-particle interactions, droplet-substrate interactions, deposit formation dynamics and microstructural development as well as final deposit properties. The purpose is to create models that can be used to link processing to performance. Process maps have been developed for air plasma spray of molybdenum. Experimental work was done to investigate the importance of such spray parameters as gun current, auxiliary gas flow, and powder carrier gas flow. In-flight particle diameters, temperatures, and velocities were measured in various areas of the spray plume. Samples were produced for analysis of microstructures and properties. An empirical model was developed, relating the input parameters to the in-flight particle characteristics. Multi-dimensional numerical simulations of the plasma gas flow field and in-flight particles under different operating conditions were also performed. In addition to the parameters which were experimentally investigated, the effect of particle injection velocity was also considered. The simulation results were found to be in good general agreement with the experimental data.

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties of Strontium–Hardystonite–Gahnite Coating Formed by Atmospheric Plasma Spray

Coatings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 759
Author(s):  
Duy Quang Pham ◽  
Christopher C. Berndt ◽  
Ameneh Sadeghpour ◽  
Hala Zreiqat ◽  
Peng-Yuan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Plasma Spray ◽  
Elastic Moduli ◽  
Cell Attachment ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma Spray ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma ◽  
Wear Volume ◽  
Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Good Biocompatibility

In this work, we measured the mechanical properties and tested the cell viability of a bioceramic coating, strontium–hardystonite–gahnite (Sr–HT–G, Sr–Ca2ZnSi2O7–ZnAl2O4), to evaluate potential use of this novel bioceramic for bone regeneration applications. The evaluation of Sr–HT–G coatings deposited via atmospheric plasma spray (APS) onto Ti–6Al–4V substrates have been contrasted to the properties of the well-known commercial standard coating of hydroxyapatite (HAp: Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2). The Sr–HT–G coating exhibited uniform distribution of hardness and elastic moduli across its cross-section; whereas the HAp coating presented large statistical variations of these distributions. The Sr–HT–G coating also revealed higher results of microhardness, nanohardness and elastic moduli than those shown for the HAp coating. The nanoscratch tests for the Sr–HT–G coating presented a low volume of material removal without high plastic deformation, while the HAp coating revealed ploughing behaviour with a large pileup of materials and plastic deformation along the scratch direction. Furthermore, nanoscanning wear tests indicated that Sr–HT–G had a lower wear volume than the HAp coating. The Sr–HT–G coating had slightly higher cell attachment density and spreading area compared to the HAp coating indicating that both coatings have good biocompatibility for bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs).

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