Effect of the Mould Rotational Speed on the Quality of Bimetallic Pipe Fabricated by Centrifugal Casting Process

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 215
Author(s):  
Shatrudhan Pandey ◽  
Shreyanshu Parhi ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Jha
Keyword(s):  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Centrifugal Casting ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Bond Quality ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Bimetallic Pipe

Bimetallic pipes have found a wide range of applications in the present market scenario. It is due to the fact that they possess really impressive mechanical properties like high corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures, high strength, high toughness, etc. The bimetal pipes can be made by using several combinations of metals depending on the requirements like Al-Cu, Al-Ni, etc. Bimetallic pipes are manufactured by the principle of cladding where one metal is made to clad over another one. They have found their applications in steam condenser, heat exchangers, water supply, industrial applications, etc. These pipes are manufactured using the centrifugal casting process. This paper deals with the effect of the various mould rotational speeds on the quality of the bond produced in the Al-Cu bimetallic pipe while fabricating through the centrifugal casting process. The vertical centrifugal casting setup is used for the process. The detailed analysis of the bond quality is done using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Furthermore, the chemical composition of the bond is studied by using Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS). The strength and quality of the Al-Cu bimetallic bond is studied at varying rotational speeds of the mould and finally the observations are taken. The conclusion is framed accordingly based on the observations.

Rapid prototyping models and their quality evaluation using reverse engineering

2003 ◽  
Vol 217 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
S J Zhang ◽  
V H Raja ◽  
K J Fernandes ◽  
C Ryall ◽  
D Wimpenny
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Reverse Engineering ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
Geometrical Parameters ◽  
Engineering Technology ◽  
Wide Range

This paper presents the results of a systematic research project carried out for evaluating the quality of a wide range of rapid prototyping (RP) models used in the manufacture of wax patterns for investment casting. The evaluation was based on geometrical accuracy, surface finish, visual inspection of RP patterns and the final casting process, compatibility with the standard casting process and casting quality based on X-ray analysis. A real high-integrity aerospace component was selected for these trials. Eight RP models of this component were constructed for each of the six different RP technologies. Based upon the requirements of the industrial applications, eight geometrical parameters for the example component have been chosen for the evaluation. These are four orientation angles, two diameters, one roundness and one surface flatness. Reverse engineering technology has been applied for the measurement of these eight parameters to overcome the difficulties faced by conventional inspection methods. In this paper it is hoped to present a comprehensive evaluation of the quality of the RP models for each RP method investigated. The findings provide meaningful information for industry to select RP technology best suited to their production requirements in order to reduce the leading time of product development.

USS TENELON

Alloy Digest ◽  
1975 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Stress Rupture ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Creep Properties ◽  
United States Steel Corporation ◽  
Excellent Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Mild Acid

Abstract USS TENELON is a completely austenitic, nickel-free stainless steel with exceptionally high strength which is retained at elevated temperatures. It has excellent corrosion resistance in atmospheric and mild acid exposures and maintains nonmagnetic characteristics even when 60% cold reduced. It also has good stress-rupture and creep properties in the range 1200-1500 F. It has a wide range of applications. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness, creep, and fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: SS-311. Producer or source: United States Steel Corporation.

Counterfeit Parts Recognition and Detection for Failure Analysts

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine V. Whittington
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Cycle ◽  
Visual Inspection ◽  
Acoustic Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Acoustic Microscopy ◽  
3D Measurement ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Electronic Parts ◽  
Testing Awareness

Abstract The electronics supply chain is being increasingly infiltrated by non-authentic, counterfeit electronic parts, whose use poses a great risk to the integrity and quality of critical hardware. There is a wide range of counterfeit parts such as leads and body molds. The failure analyst has many tools that can be used to investigate counterfeit parts. The key is to follow an investigative path that makes sense for each scenario. External visual inspection is called for whenever the source of supply is questionable. Other methods include use of solvents, 3D measurement, X-ray fluorescence, C-mode scanning acoustic microscopy, thermal cycle testing, burn-in technique, and electrical testing. Awareness, vigilance, and effective investigations are the best defense against the threat of counterfeit parts.

Investigation of Amorphous/Crystalline State in Cu-Hf-Al Alloys

2010 ◽  
Vol 649 ◽  
pp. 87-92
Author(s):  
E. Nagy ◽  
Viktória Rontó ◽  
Jenő Sólyom ◽  
András Roósz
Keyword(s):  
Amorphous Alloys ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Amorphous State ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Al Alloys ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Different Shapes ◽  
Important Purpose

Cu-Hf-Al alloys are considered to be relatively new ones among Cu-based bulk amorphous alloys. Cu-Hf-Al alloys have high strength in amorphous state and this property makes many applications feasible for the industry. During the production of amorphous alloys the most important purpose is to produce them in the biggest diameter to make them suitable for a wide range of applications. The circumstances of the production process have a great influence on the developing structure. In the present work solidification of Cu-Hf-Al alloys were investigated. The alloys were cast into different shapes with different Al contents with special regard to the appearance of the amorphous/crystalline structure. The appearance and the structure of crystalline phases were determined by X-ray diffraction and X-ray, DSC and metallographic measurements were used to investigate the developing structure.

Study of the Temperature Effect on the Structure and Thickness of Hot-Dip Zinc Coatings on Fixing Products

2014 ◽  
Vol 698 ◽  
pp. 355-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Bondareva
Keyword(s):  
Coating Thickness ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Zinc Coating ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Bath Temperature ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Minimal Thickness ◽  
Galvanized Coating ◽  
Zinc Coatings ◽  
Scanning Electron

Hot-dip galvanizing of steels is usually performed by immersing the metal in a bath with molten zinc in the temperature range from 450 to 460 °C. In some cases it is necessary to obtain a minimal coating thickness. For example, high-strength bolts and other fixing products require a minimal thickness of the coating because a too thick zinc coating requires additional work on re-threading, which leads to spalling of coatings, a loss of corrosion resistance and, consequently, failure of the entire product. The main aim of this work was to study the influence of elevated temperatures of hot-dip galvanizing on the thickness and microstructure of zinc coatings on bolts and nut preform. The microstructure and elemental composition of the coating were studied by scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersion X-ray microanalysis. It was found that the coating thickness obtained in the range between 475 and 535°C decreases with temperature and reaches a minimum at 535°C. The structure of the coating after high-temperature hot-dip galvanizing was fundamentally different from the structure of the coating made at standard temperatures 450-460°C. This coating formed at 535°C was dense, homogeneous, non-porous and composed of a mixture of the δ and ζ-phases without distinct phase boundaries. That’s why it was recommended to maintain the bath temperature in the range between 533°C and 537°C. It allows us to obtain a hot-dip galvanized coating of a minimal thickness and a good quality on fixing products.

Interfacial Characteristics and Wear Resistance of WCp/White-Cast-Iron Composites

2007 ◽  
Vol 26-28 ◽  
pp. 293-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guo Shang Zhang ◽  
Yi Min Gao ◽  
Jian Dong Xing ◽  
Shi Zhong Wei ◽  
Xi Liang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Cast Iron ◽  
White Cast Iron ◽  
Centrifugal Casting ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Iron Matrix ◽  
High Chromium ◽  
X Ray ◽  
High Chromium Cast Iron ◽  
Wear Tests

To improve the wear resistance of high chromium white cast iron under severe abrasive conditions, a composites layer was designed for wear surface, which were locally reinforced with WC particles. And the local composites were successfully fabricated by optimized centrifugal casting process. Then the interface between WC and iron matrix was analyzed with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). And three body wear tests were carried out on a self-made rig to investigate the wear resistance of the composites. For comparison, the wear tests of high chromium white cast iron were also carried out under the same conditions. The results show that: There are no defects such as inclusion, crack, gas pore and so on in the obtained composites layer, which with a uniform thickness of 10 mm. WC particles are homogeneously distributed in the composites layer and tightly bonded with the iron matrix. The WC particles are partially dissolved in the iron matrix during centrifugal casting. The elements W, C and Fe react to form new carbides such as Fe3W3C or M23C6, which precipitate around former WC particles during subsequent solidification. So the interface between WC particles and the iron matrix is a strong metallurgical bonding. WC particles in the composites layer can effectively resist cutting by the abrasive, and then protect the matrix. The wear resistance of the composites layer is 7.23 times of that of high chromium cast iron.

scholarly journals Portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) calibration for analysis of nutrient concentrations and trace element contaminants in fertilisers

PLoS ONE ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. e0262460
Author(s):  
Gifty E. Acquah ◽  
Javier Hernandez-Allica ◽  
Cathy L. Thomas ◽  
Sarah J. Dunham ◽  
Erick K. Towett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Trace Element ◽  
Nutrient Concentrations ◽  
Good Prediction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Accuracy And Precision ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
High Throughput Detection ◽  
Characterisation Methods

With the increasing popularity of local blending of fertilisers, the fertiliser industry faces issues regarding quality control and fertiliser adulteration. Another problem is the contamination of fertilisers with trace elements that have been shown to subsequently accumulate in the soil and be taken up by plants, posing a danger to the environment and human health. Conventional characterisation methods necessary to ensure the quality of fertilisers and to comply with local regulations are costly, time consuming and sometimes not even accessible. Alternatively, using a wide range of unamended and intentionally amended fertilisers this study developed empirical calibrations for a portable handheld X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) spectrometer, determined the reliability for estimating the macro and micro nutrients and evaluated the use of the pXRF for the high-throughput detection of trace element contaminants in fertilisers. The models developed using pXRF for Mg, P, S, K, Ca, Mn, Fe, Zn and Mo had R2 values greater or equal to 0.97. These models also performed well on validation, with R2 values greater or equal to 0.97 (except for Fe, R2val = 0.55) and slope values ranging from 0.81 to 1.44. A second set of models were developed with a focus on trace elements in amended fertilisers. The R2 values of calibration for Co, Ni, As, Se, Cd and Pb were greater than or equal to 0.80. At concentrations up to 1000 mg kg-1, good validation statistics were also obtained; R2 values ranged from 0.97–0.99, except in one instance. The regression coefficients of the validation also had good prediction in the range of 0–100 mg kg-1 (R2 values were from 0.78–0.99), but not as well at lower concentrations up to 20 mg kg-1 (R2 values ranged from 0.10–0.99), especially for Cd. This study has demonstrated that pXRF can measure several major (P, Ca) and micro (Mn, Fe, Cu) nutrients, as well as trace elements and potential contaminants (Cr, Ni, As) in fertilisers with high accuracy and precision. The results obtained in this study is good, especially considering that loose powders were scanned for a maximum of 90 seconds without the use of a vacuum pump.

scholarly journals Influence of additives of tungsten oxide nanoparticles on the thermophysical and mechanical properties of polymer composite materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (79) ◽  
pp. 55-61
Author(s):  
A. A. Agisheva ◽  
◽  
L. K. Tastanova ◽  
A. Z. Bekeshev ◽  
M. N. Umurzakov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tungsten Oxide ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Functional Additives ◽  
Tungsten Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Quality Of Products ◽  
The Stability

Tungsten containing particles as functional additives have high potential for the reinforcement of different materials, such as polymer-based resins. The thermal and mechanical properties of polymer composites with additions of tungsten oxide were investigated. Incorporation of 1% WO3 nanoparticles increases the Young‘s modulus. An increase in the stability of the materials at elevated temperatures and an improvement in the mechanical properties of the resins are observed. Tungsten containing nanoparticles increase the quality of products for industrial applications.

Industrial applications of Raman microscopy

1992 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 1502-1503
Author(s):  
D.L. Gerrard
Keyword(s):  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Raman Microscopy ◽  
Inorganic Materials ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Spatially Resolved ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Scanning Optical Microscopy

One of the major advantages of Raman spectroscopy for the industrial analyst is its capability for providing spatially resolved molecular information on a wide range of inorganic materials. Although the technique of Raman microscopy has been available for nearly twenty years its value in industrial analysis is still not widely appreciated. Recent developments in the use of near infrared excitation with Fourier transform spectrometers and of microline focus systems with charge-coupled devices as detectors have greatly expanded the value of the technique and should help it to appeal to a wider audience. Raman microscopy provides much valuable information in its own right and can often be used to solve analytical problems without reference to any other technique. However, it is usually of greatest value to the industrial analyst when used in conjunction with other microspectroscopy techniques such as scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray analysis, infrared microscopy, proton-induced X-ray emission, laser ionisation mass analysis and laser scanning optical microscopy.

Line Profile Analysis (LPA) Methods: Systematic Ranking of the Quality of their Basic Assumptions

2004 ◽  
Vol 443-444 ◽  
pp. 127-130
Author(s):  
Arnold C. Vermeulen ◽  
Rob Delhez
Keyword(s):  
Line Profile ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Line Profile Analysis ◽  
Line Profiles ◽  
Qualitative Comparison ◽  
New Developments ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Basic Assumptions ◽  
Wide Range

All methods of analyzing the broadening of XRD line profiles have to take into account two basic effects: broadening by the instrument - including the X-ray spectrum - and the characteristics of broadening by size effects and by lattice defects - including their interaction. These effects are handled in practice by a wide range of auxiliary assumptions. In this paper these assumptions and their quality with respect to "appropriateness of purpose" are listed and compared. By systematic ranking of these assumptions in accordance with their quality, a 2-dimensional map can be constructed that visualizes the differences in the quality of the assumptions. This 2-dimensional map brings a new viewpoint to the various methods for line profile analysis, because it enables a qualitative comparison of the assumptions of existing methods and new developments.

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