Abstract
Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are widely utilized in gas turbine engines for power generation. In recent years, the application of TBCs in automotive has been introduced to improve engine efficiency. Low thermal conductivity and high durability are desired coating properties for both gas turbine engines and automotive. Also, suspension plasma spraying (SPS) permits a columnar microstructure that combines both properties. However, it can be challenging to deposit a uniform columnar microstructure on a complex geometry, such as a gas turbine component or piston head, and achieve similar coating characteristics on all surfaces. This work's objective was to investigate the influence of spray angle on the microstructure and lifetime of TBCs produced by SPS. For this purpose, SPS TBCs were deposited on specimens using different spray angles. The microstructures of the coatings were analyzed by image analysis for thickness, porosity, and column density. Thermal and optical properties were evaluated on each TBC. Lifetime tests, specifically designed for the two applications, were performed on all investigated TBCs. The lifetime results were analyzed with respect to the TBC microstructure and thermal and optical properties. This investigation showed that there is a limit to the spray angle that achieves the best compromise between TBC microstructure, thermal properties, optical properties, and lifetime.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
