scholarly journals Innovations in Monitoring, Control and Design of Laser and Laser-Arc Hybrid Welding Processes

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1910
Author(s):  
Zheng-Xiong Ma ◽  
Pei-Xin Cheng ◽  
Jie Ning ◽  
Lin-Jie Zhang ◽  
Suck-Joo Na
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Quality Control ◽  
Laser Welding ◽  
Process Monitoring ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Hybrid Welding ◽  
Welding Processes

With the rapid development of high power laser, laser welding has been widely used in many fields including manufacturing, metallurgy, automobile, biomedicine, electronics, aerospace etc. Because of its outstanding advantages, such as high energy density, small weld size, easy automation. Combining the two heat sources of laser and arc for welding can achieve excellent results due to the synergistic effect. Laser welding is a complicated physical and chemical metallurgical process, involving the laser beam and molten pool, keyholes and materials melting, evaporation and multiple physical process. Process monitoring and quality control are important content of research and development in the field of laser welding, which is the premise to obtain fine weld with high quality. Numerical simulation technology can describe many complex physical phenomena in welding process, which is very important to predict weld forming and quality and clarify the underline mechanism. In this paper, the research progress of process monitoring, quality control and autonomous intelligent design of laser and laser-arc hybrid welding based on numerical simulation were reviewed, and the research hotspots and development trends of laser welding in the future are predicted.

Dissimilar and Similar Laser Beam and GTA Welding of Nuclear Fuel Pin Cladding Tube to End Plug Joint

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Aravind Murugan ◽  
R. Sai Santhosh ◽  
Ravikumar Raju ◽  
A.K. Lakshminarayanan ◽  
Shaju K. Albert
Keyword(s):  
Laser Beam ◽  
Laser Welding ◽  
Laser Beam Welding ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Fuel Pin ◽  
Gtaw Process ◽  
Welding Processes

The end plug to cladding tube of fast reactor fuel pin is normally welded using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. The GTAW process has large heat input and wide heat-affected-zone (HAZ) than high energy density process such as laser welding. In the present study Laser Beam Welding (LBW) is being considered as an alternative welding process to join end plug to clad tube. The characteristics of autogenous processes such as GTAW and pulsed Nd-YAG laser welding on fuel cladding tube to end plug joints have been investigated in this study. Dissimilar combinations of modified stainless steel (SS) alloy D9 cladding tube to SS316L end plug, and similar combinations of SS316L cladding tube to SS316L end plug were successfully welded using the above two welding processes. The laser welding was performed at the butting surfaces of the cladding tube and the end plug, and also by shifting the laser beam by 0.2 mm towards the end plug side to compensate the heat balance and for improving the Creq/Nieq ratio in the molten pool. Helium Leak Test (HLT) and Radiography Test (RT) were carried out to validate the quality of the welds. The microstructures of the weld joints were analysed using optical microscope. In the present study, it has been demonstrated that it is possible to obtain welds free from hot cracks by shifting the laser beam by 0.2 mm towards end plug side, while the weld produced using the beam positioned at the interface shows cracks in the weld.

Study of Metallurgical and Mechanical Behavior of Laser Butt-Welded Dissimilar Joint of Inconel and Stainless Steel

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjib Jaypuria ◽  
Santosh Kumar Gupta ◽  
Sulthan Suresh-Fazeela ◽  
Dilip Kumar Pratihar ◽  
Debalay Chakrabarti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laser Welding ◽  
Welding Speed ◽  
Inconel 718 ◽  
Electron Beam Welding ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Laser Source ◽  
Laves Phases ◽  
Xrd Phase Analysis ◽  
Welding Processes

Abstract High energy density welding processes like laser and electron beam welding are capable of welding dissimilar plates with much ease due to high power density and low heat input in spite of the varying thermos-physical properties of the used alloys. The present work is aimed to check the feasibility of joint prepared with laser welding of SS 316L and Inconel 718 plates. The experiments are designed to study the effect of welding speed on the mechanical and metallurgical behavior of the joints without any offset to joint line. The formation of laves phases is confirmed by energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) phase analysis. These laves phase are micro-segregation of Nb, Fe, C and Cr, which is because of high temperature in a small area of fusion zone (FZ) due to intense heat of laser source. Micro-segregation of different elements has led to micro-fissures, which is detrimental for the joints operating at elevated temperature. Cooling rate and peak temperature during welding play the significant role in obtaining a sound quality joint. The present work gives an insight on feasibility of laser welded joint of SS 316L and Inconel 718 with suitable selection of welding speed during laser welding.

scholarly journals Research Progress toward Room Temperature Sodium Sulfur Batteries: A Review

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 1535
Author(s):  
Yanjie Wang ◽  
Yingjie Zhang ◽  
Hongyu Cheng ◽  
Zhicong Ni ◽  
Ying Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Safety Performance ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Storage Performance ◽  
Sulfur Battery ◽  
Sodium Sulfur Battery ◽  
Sodium Sulfur

Lithium metal batteries have achieved large-scale application, but still have limitations such as poor safety performance and high cost, and limited lithium resources limit the production of lithium batteries. The construction of these devices is also hampered by limited lithium supplies. Therefore, it is particularly important to find alternative metals for lithium replacement. Sodium has the properties of rich in content, low cost and ability to provide high voltage, which makes it an ideal substitute for lithium. Sulfur-based materials have attributes of high energy density, high theoretical specific capacity and are easily oxidized. They may be used as cathodes matched with sodium anodes to form a sodium-sulfur battery. Traditional sodium-sulfur batteries are used at a temperature of about 300 °C. In order to solve problems associated with flammability, explosiveness and energy loss caused by high-temperature use conditions, most research is now focused on the development of room temperature sodium-sulfur batteries. Regardless of safety performance or energy storage performance, room temperature sodium-sulfur batteries have great potential as next-generation secondary batteries. This article summarizes the working principle and existing problems for room temperature sodium-sulfur battery, and summarizes the methods necessary to solve key scientific problems to improve the comprehensive energy storage performance of sodium-sulfur battery from four aspects: cathode, anode, electrolyte and separator.

scholarly journals A Compact Review of Laser Welding Technologies for Amorphous Alloys

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1690
Author(s):  
Jian Qiao ◽  
Peng Yu ◽  
Yanxiong Wu ◽  
Taixi Chen ◽  
Yixin Du ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amorphous Alloy ◽  
Laser Welding ◽  
Amorphous Alloys ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Technological Parameters ◽  
Fast Heating

Amorphous alloys have emerged as important materials for precision machinery, energy conversion, information processing, and aerospace components. This is due to their unique structure and excellent properties, including superior strength, high elasticity, and excellent corrosion resistance, which have attracted the attention of many researchers. However, the size of the amorphous alloy components remains limited, which affects industrial applications. Significant developments in connection with this technology are urgently needed. Laser welding represents an efficient welding method that uses a laser beam with high energy-density for heating. Laser welding has gradually become a research hotspot as a joining method for amorphous alloys due to its fast heating and cooling rates. In this compact review, the current status of research into amorphous-alloy laser welding technology is discussed, the influence of technological parameters and other welding conditions on welding quality is analyzed, and an outlook on future research and development is provided. This paper can serve as a useful reference for both fundamental research and engineering applications in this field.

scholarly journals Research Progress and Key Issues of Hydrodebenzylation of Hexabenzylhexaazaisowurtzitane (HBIW) in the Synthesis of High Energy Density Material Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (HNIW)

Materials ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 409
Author(s):  
Xiaofei Tang ◽  
Rui Zhu ◽  
Tianjing Shi ◽  
Yu Wang ◽  
Xiaochen Niu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Research Effort ◽  
Specific Impulse ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Fourth Generation ◽  
Key Issues

High energy density materials (HEDM) are the subject of an extensive research effort in relation to the use of these compounds as components of rocket propellants, powders, and formulations of high-performance explosives. Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (HNIW, i.e., CL-20) has received much attention in these research fields for its specific impulse, burning rate, ballistics, and detonation velocity. In this paper, the development and performances of the explosives from the first to the fourth generation are briefly summarized, and the synthesis status of the fourth-generation explosive, HNIW, is reviewed. The key issues that restrict the development of industrial amplification synthesis of HNIW are analyzed, and the potential directions of development are proposed. It is pointed out that to synthesize new and efficient catalysts is the key to making the cost-effective manufacturing of CL-20 a reality.

Lithium Dendrite Growth Process and Research Progress of its Inhibition Methods

2021 ◽  
Vol 1027 ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
Hao Ran Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Growth Process ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Development Trend ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Battery Life ◽  
Lithium Dendrites ◽  
Lithium Dendrite

Metal lithium anodes, with extremely high specific capacity, low density, and lowest potential, are considered to be the most promising anode materials for next-generation high-energy density batteries. However, in the process of repeated plating and stripping of lithium, lithium dendrites are easily grown on the surface of the metal lithium anode, which greatly reduces the capacity of the battery, even causes hidden safety risks and shortens the battery life. This paper reviews the modification methods of lithium anodes based on the growth process of lithium dendrites, and introduces several current modification methods, including electrolyte additives, artificial SEI and new structure of lithium anodes. Finally, the future research direction and development trend of metal lithium anodes are prospected.

scholarly journals Recent Advances in Lithiophilic Porous Framework toward Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Anode

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Pathak ◽  
Yue Zhou ◽  
Qiquan Qiao
Keyword(s):  
Rational Design ◽  
Safety Concern ◽  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
High Surface ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode

Rechargeable lithium metal anode (LMA) based batteries have attracted great attention as next-generation high-energy-density storage systems to fuel the extensive practical applications in portable electronics and electric vehicles. However, the formation of unstable solid-electrolyte- interphase (SEI) and growth of lithium dendrite during plating/stripping cycles stimulate safety concern, poor coulombic efficiency (CE), and short lifespan of the lithium metal batteries (LMBs). To address these issues, the rational design of micro/nanostructured Li hosts are widely adopted in LMBs. The high surface area of the interconnected conductive framework can homogenize the Li-ion flux distribution, lower the effective current density, and provides sufficient space for Li accommodation. However, the poor lithiophilicity of the micro/nanostructure host cannot govern the initial lithium nucleation, which leads to the non-uniform/dendritic Li deposition and unstable SEI formation. As a result, the nucleation overpotential and voltage hysteresis increases, which eventually leads to poor battery cycling performance. Thus, it is imperative to decorate a micro/nanostructured Li host with lithiophilic coatings or seeds for serving as a homogeneous nucleation site to guide the uniform lithium deposition. In this review, we summarize research progress on porous metal and non-metal based lithiophilic micro/nanostructured Li hosts. We present the synthesis, structural properties, and the significance of lithiophilic decorated micro/nanostructured Li host in the LMBs. Finally, the perspectives and critical challenges needed to address for the further improvement of LMBs are concluded.

Research Progress of Layered xLi2MnO3-(1-x) LiMO2(M=Ni,Co,Mn...) Solid Solution Materials

2013 ◽  
Vol 860-863 ◽  
pp. 876-880
Author(s):  
Xiao Lei Yuan ◽  
Qun Jie Xu ◽  
Xue Jin ◽  
Luo Zeng Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Solid Solution ◽  
Cathode Material ◽  
High Capacity ◽  
Development Trend ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Synthetic Methods ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Discharge Mechanism ◽  
Charge Discharge

Li-rich layered xLi2MnO3-(1-x) LiMO2(M=Ni,Co,Mn...) solid solution materials possess high energy density, high capacity, and long cycle life. Meanwhile, the electrochemical charge/discharge mechanism is quite different. In this paper, Li-rich cathode material xLi2MnO3-(1-x) LiMO2(M=Ni,Co,Mn...) is introduced though its structure, charge/discharge mechanism, synthetic methods and electrochemical performance. What is more, the characteristics and development trend of this series of cathode material are summarized.

Elucidation of Welding Stability Based on Keyhole Configuration during High-Power Fiber Laser Welding

2011 ◽  
Vol 314-316 ◽  
pp. 941-944 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang Dong Gao ◽  
Qian Wen ◽  
Seiji Katayama
Keyword(s):  
Laser Welding ◽  
Fiber Laser ◽  
High Power ◽  
Continuous Wave ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Deep Penetration ◽  
Characteristic Parameters ◽  
Fiber Laser Welding ◽  
Welding Stability

During deep penetration laser welding, a keyhole is formed in the molten pool due to the intense recoil pressure of evaporation. The formation of the keyhole leads to a deep penetration weld with a high aspect ratio and this is the most advantageous feature of welding by high-energy-density beams. The configuration and characteristics of a keyhole are related to the welding stability. In a fiber laser butt-joint welding of Type 304 austenitic stainless steel plate with a high power 10 kW continuous wave fiber laser, an infrared sensitive high-speed video camera was used to capture the dynamic images of the molten pools. The configurations of a keyhole were analyzed through image processing techniques such as median filtering, wiener filtering and gray level threshold segmentation to obtain the edge of a keyhole. The width and the area of a keyhole were defined as the keyhole characteristic parameters, and the deviation between the laser beam and weld center as a parameter reflecting the welding stability. By analyzing the change of the keyhole characteristic parameters during welding process, it was found that these parameters were related to the welding stability. Welding experimental results and analysis of the keyhole characteristic parameters confirmed that the welding stability could be monitored and distinguished by a keyhole configuration during high-power fiber laser welding.

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