Abstract
In this study, the effects of ultrasonic nanocrystal surface modification (UNSM) technology on the tribological properties and scratch-induced adhesion behavior of a heat-resistant KHR 45A steel cracking tube, which is used for the pyrolysis process, were investigated. The main objective of this study is to investigate the effects of pre- and post-carburizing UNSM treatment on the tribological and adhesion performances of carburized domestic KHR 45A (A) steel and to compare the results with the existing carburized Kubota-made KHR 45A steel (B). A carburizing process was carried out on the polished and UNSM-treated KHR 45A steel substrates, which were cut out from the cracking tube, at 300 °C heat exposure for 300 h. The thickness of the carburizing layer was about 10 μm. UNSM technology was applied as pre- and post-carburizing surface treatment; both reduced the friction coefficient and wear rate compared to that of the carburized KHR 45A steel substrate. It was also found that the application of UNSM technology increased the critical load, which implies the improvement of adhesion behavior between the carburizing layer and the KHR steel substrate. The application of UNSM technology as pre- and post-carburizing surface treatment could help replace carburized Kubota-made KHR 45A steel (B) thanks to the improved tribological performance, enhanced scratch resistance, load bearing capacity, and adhesion of domestic KHR 45A (A) steel.
Highlights
The manufacturing process of heat-resistant steel tubes by the core centrifugal casting method is the most essential and common process in the petrochemical industry [1]
The main objective of this study is to investigate the effects of ultrasonic nanocrystal surface modification (UNSM) technology on the tribological and adhesion performances of carburized domestic KHR 45A steel and to compare the results with the carburized existing Kubota-made KHR 45A steel
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Summary
The manufacturing process of heat-resistant steel tubes by the core centrifugal casting method is the most essential and common process in the petrochemical industry [1]. In this study, an ultrasonic nanocrystal surface modification (UNSM) technology was applied to the carburized cracking tubes, which are one of the core components of petrochemical facilities, to improve the tribological properties and adhesion between the carburized layer and the KHR 45A steel substrate.
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