scholarly journals Improved thermal stability of SiCf/SiC ceramic matrix composites fabricated by PIP process

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-169
Author(s):  
Jian Gu ◽  
Sea-Hoon Lee ◽  
Daejong Kim ◽  
Hee-Soo Lee ◽  
Jun-Seop Kim
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Ceramic Matrix Composites ◽  
Ceramic Matrix ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Sic Fiber ◽  
Sic Ceramic ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Thermal Deterioration ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

Improvement of the thermal stability of continuous SiC fiber reinforced SiC ceramic matrix composites (SiCf/SiC CMC) by the pre-treatment of SiC fillers and the suppression of oxidation during polymer impregnation and pyrolysis (PIP) process were investigated. Dense SiCf/SiC CMCs were fabricated using the slurry infiltration and PIP process under a purified argon atmosphere. Structure and mechanical properties of the SiCf/SiC CMC heated at different temperatures were evaluated. The flexural strength of the SiCf/SiC CMC decreased only 15.3%after heating at 1400 ?C, which exhibited a clear improvement compared with the literature data (49.5% loss), where severe thermal deterioration of SiCf/SiC composite occurred at high temperatures by the crystallization and decomposition of the precursor-derived ceramic matrix. The thermal stability of the SiCf/SiC CMC fabricated by PIP process was improved by the pre-treatment of SiC fillers for removing oxides and the strict atmosphere control to prevent oxidation.

Preparation and Characterization of SiC/SiC Micro Ceramic Matrix Composites

2014 ◽  
Vol 1058 ◽  
pp. 170-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Wei Chen ◽  
Hai Peng Qiu ◽  
Jian Jiao ◽  
Xiu Qian Li ◽  
Yu Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Ceramic Matrix Composites ◽  
Ceramic Matrix ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Forming Mechanism ◽  
Sic Fiber ◽  
Sic Ceramic ◽  
Polymer Impregnation

SiC continuous fiber reinforced SiC ceramic matrix composites (SiCf/SiC CMCs) and SiC fiber reinforced SiC micro ceramic matrix composites (SiCf/SiC micro-CMCs) were prepared through polymer impregnation pyrolysis (PIP) progress, then the structures, mechanical properties and forming mechanisms of SiCf/SiC CMCs were investigated. Results showed that volume shrinkage of SiC matrix occurred, and pyrolysates with bamboo-like layered structure were attached to the surface of SiC multifilament gradually. Furthermore, the mechanical properties of SiCf/SiC micro-CMCs were consistent with SiCf/SiC CMCs, so the PIP process parameters for the preparation of SiCf/SiC CMC might be optimized primarily through SiCf/SiC micro-CMCs, which could enhance the design and preparation efficiency of SiCf/SiC CMCs obviously.Key word: polymer impregnation pyrolysis progress, micro ceramic matrix composites, forming mechanism

Engine Test Experience and Characterization of Self Sealing Ceramic Matrix Composites for Nozzle Applications in Gas Turbine Engines

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric P. Bouillon ◽  
Patrick C. Spriet ◽  
Georges Habarou ◽  
Thibault Arnold ◽  
Greg C. Ojard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Low Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Ceramic Matrix Composites ◽  
Ceramic Matrix ◽  
Turbine Engines ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Gas Turbine Engines ◽  
Sic Fiber ◽  
Engine Testing

Advanced materials are targeting durability improvement in gas turbine engines. One general area of concern for durability is in the hot section components of the engine. Ceramic matrix composites offer improvements in durability at elevated temperatures with a corresponding reduction in weight for nozzles of gas turbine engines. Building on past material efforts, ceramic matrix composites using a carbon and a SiC fiber with a self-sealing matrix have been developed for gas turbine applications. Prior to ground engine testing, a reduced test matrix was undertaken to aggressively test the material in a long-term hold cycle at elevated temperatures and environments. This tensile low cycle fatigue testing was done in air and a 90% steam environment. After completion of the aggressive testing effort, six nozzle seals were fabricated and installed in an F100-PW-229 engine for accelerated mission testing. The C fiber CMC and the SiC Fiber CMC were respectively tested to 600 and 1000 hours in accelerated conditions without damage. Engine testing is continuing to gain additional time and insight with the objective of pursuing the next phase of field service evaluation. Mechanical testing and post-test characterization results of this testing will be presented. The results of the engine testing will be shown and overall conclusions drawn.

Erosion in an MI SiC/SiC Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. J. Presby ◽  
C. Gong ◽  
S. Kane ◽  
N. Kedir ◽  
A. Stanley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ceramic Matrix Composite ◽  
Ceramic Matrix Composites ◽  
Ceramic Matrix ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Erosion Behavior ◽  
Sic Ceramic ◽  
Material Systems ◽  
Nominal Density ◽  
Analytical Tools ◽  
Matrix Hardness

Abstract Erosion phenomenon of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), attributed to their unique architectural configurations, is markedly different from conventional monolithic ceramic counterparts. Prior to further integration of CMCs into hot-section components of aeroengines subject to erosive environments, their erosion behavior needs to be characterized, analyzed, and formulated. The erosion behavior of a 2-D woven melt-infiltrated (MI) SiC/SiC CMC was assessed in this work as a function of variables such as particle velocity and size. The erosion damage was characterized using appropriate analytical tools such as optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). A phenomenological erosion model was developed for SiC/SiC CMC material systems with respect to kinetic energy of impacting particles in conjunction with nominal density, matrix hardness and elastic modulus of the SiC/SiC CMCs. The model was in reasonable agreement with the experimental data.

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