Microstructure-based prediction of properties for thermal barrier coatings

Fan Qunbo*, Wang Fuchi, Wang Lu, Ma Zhuang

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Abstract

By using digital image processing technology, a finite element method based on thermal barrier coatings real microstructures was proposed in the present study to predict some key and basic physical properties, including thermal conductivities, thermal expansion coefficient, and elastic modulus. Effects of porosities, interfaces, as well as cracks, on the basic properties were systematically studied. Besides porosity, crack morphology will also affect the effective thermal conductivity. It was found that transverse cracks can significantly retard the transfer of the thermal flux. The effective thermal expansion coefficient and the effective elastic modulus at the interfaces are determined mainly by the compositions, and the interface morphology makes little contribution to the two properties. Furthermore, no anisotropy of the two properties was found at the interfaces. Different from traditional property-prediction methods, the methodology presented in this paper reflects real coating microstructures, thus providing more accurate results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationExpanding Thermal Spray Performance to New Markets and Applications - Proceedings of the 2009 International Thermal Spray Conference, ITSC 2009
Pages46-50
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
EventExpanding Thermal Spray Performance to New Markets and Applications - 2009 International Thermal Spray Conference, ITSC 2009 - Las Vegas, NV, United States
Duration: 4 May 20097 May 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Thermal Spray Conference

Conference

ConferenceExpanding Thermal Spray Performance to New Markets and Applications - 2009 International Thermal Spray Conference, ITSC 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas, NV
Period4/05/097/05/09

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