Modeling features of the technological process of forestry machines parts strengthening by the method of gas-thermal spraying

The efficiency of the working bodies of tillage forestry machines is determined by the sharpness of their soil-cutting elements. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the modes of the technological process of strengthening and recovery of cutting working forestry machines by the method of gas-flame spraying of wear-resistant coatings to increase their wear resistance and preserve the blade sharpness by implementing the self-sharpening effect, which allows increasing their life by 2-3 times. Technical and economic indicators of the gas-flame spraying process, as well as the scope of its application, depend on how well the technological modes of the spraying process are selected. The relevance of the topic is due to the need to increase the durability of tillage tools by strengthening their surfaces treatment. Such effective methods include the technology of recovery and strengthening of the working bodies of tillage machines using the technology of gas-flame spraying. In this regard, the issues of conducting research have become particularly relevant: to identify the relationships of technological parameters during the gas-flame application of wear-resistant coatings; to change the strength characteristics of the material of parts during their recovery, providing the necessary reliability and durability.

Reduction of soot carbon in the exhaust gases of a tractor gas-diesel engine

The rate of oxidation of carbon (including its dispersed forms) has a value much higher than the rate of gasification. Therefore, in the initial part of the flame, when oxygen is still contained in the gas phase, the oxidation of soot will be the process on which the change in the size and concentration of dispersed carbon particles mainly depends. The intensity of oxidation and gasification of dispersed carbon in the flame largely depends on the development of the mixing process, determined by the aerodynamics of the fuel and air jets. The paper presents an analysis of the influence of mixing processes on the oxidation and gasification of dispersed carbon in a natural gas flame in the study of homogeneous flames and mixing of turbulent jets. The results of industrial studies of the mixing of fuel and air in a diffusion torch are taken into account. The results allow us to evaluate the influence of various aerodynamic factors on the processes occurring in the glowing flame of natural gas in the combustion chamber of gas diesel.

Resurfacing the exhaust valve by plasma spraying versus electric arc and gas flame methods

In modern conditions of economic instability in various sectors of industry for the national economic complex, it is important to improve the technology for repairing parts of power units, while the development of modern technological methods for restoring the contact surfaces of parts should be carried out in the conditions of enterprises and be accessible. The article compares the most common methods of surface parts restoration, such as flame, plasma spraying and electric arc surfacing. Studied experience of various specialists working in this direction made it possible to implement these reduction methods using a charge based on a mineral tungsten-containing concentrate, boron and carbon. The process of alloying the resulting coatings was investigated, where tungsten is in the form of tungsten trioxide (WO3) and calcium tungstate (CaWO4). A comparative analysis of the methods for restoring the surface of the exhaust valve cone of the D49 diesel engine has been carried out. The article presents results of microand macroanalysis of the structures of the obtained coatings and the base metal of the restored part, the results of the analysis of the chemical composition, the evaluation of the microhardness and adhesive strength of the adhesion of the obtained coatings to the surface of the base metal. Authors substantiated the prospect of applying the methods of gas-thermal restoration of the surface of parts in relation to the method of electric arc surfacing. Subsequent studies will focus on the installation of remanufactured parts in the internal combustion engine of the locomotive, their operation in real conditions, and the assessment of reliability and durability. Research in this direction will improve the quality indicators of the restored surfaces of power unit parts of rolling stock.

Simulation of protective devices to ensure the safety of technological processes using explosive gases

The article presents a calculation algorithm for the theoretical substantiation of the design of protective devices used for the safe operation of explosive equipment and supply lines. Mathematical modeling is applied. The development of protective devices providing explosion and fire safety of gas-flame equipment used in construction is considered. The design of protective devices providing explosive and fire hazardous gases from deflagration to detonation combustion modes and devices developed on the principle of cutting off the flame by means of mechanical actuation of locking elements: a membrane and a conical valve are presented.

IMPROVEMENT OF THE SURFACE ALLOYING PROCESS OF CASTINGS USING GAS-FLAME SPRAYING

Comparative studies of the technology of surface alloying using gas-flame spraying and painting with alloying casting paint have been carried out. The research results are presented. A mode of surface alloying using gas-flame spraying has been developed.

Development of a technology of gas-flame application of powders to increase wear resistance and adhesion strength

Every year, the world economy suffers enormous losses due to wear and corrosion of machine parts and equipment. With targeted preventive protection against wear and tear, these losses can be avoided. Along with the coating of new parts, this includes the restoration of worn parts. An effective method is the surfacing of materials with high performance properties. The quality of hardened parts depends on the properties of deposited material, so hardening material or alloy is selected taking into account the working environment of the part and the coating method. Today there are many self-fluxing surfacing powder alloys based on nickel, copper and others, obtained by different methods. The paper discusses the process of studying the gas-flame application of powders to increase wear resistance and adhesion strength. Experimental studies have been carried out to determine the optimal composition of the CrB2 master alloy introduced into the composition of the GP-Ir40 surfacing alloy. It has been found that to obtain the hardness of the deposited metal in the range of 450–600 HV, it is necessary to introduce CrB2 into the coating composition, within 10 % of the total mass. Thus, the strength of the alloy is increased by more than 54.41 HV. Tests for corrosion resistance in aggressive environments of hydrogen sulfide H2S, sulfuric acid H2SO4 were carried out. The wear resistance of ground pumps was evaluated, and the service life of wear-resistant ground pump parts made of the IChH28N2 alloy was determined. The new developed self-fluxing surfacing powder material based on iron with a hardening additive will be used to restore machine and equipment parts operating under conditions of abrasive wear, corrosion and elevated temperatures or corrosive environments

Improvement of the Method for Restoring the Bearing Supports of Steel Crankshaft

In the science of car repair, the problem of restoring worn-out crankshafts is very relevant. The engineering solutions proposed in the article will provide an increase in the technical and economic indicators of repair: an increase in the quality of coating by a gas-flame method with a finishing non-abrasive antifriction treatment. At the same time, the engineering solution consisting in the formation of one groove on each journal of the crankshaft, brazing of a copper wire, followed by flame spraying of a coating, sealed by a disk, and grinding of the journals (the bearing supports), provides a non-wear effect. So, thanks to the coil of copper wire, the resource of the crankshaft increases and the cost of repaired crankshafts are reduced in comparison with new ones.