Microstructural evolution in coated conventionally cast Ni-based superalloys
thesis
posted on 2013-06-12, 08:07 authored by Scott NewmanThe aim of this research project was to investigate the microstructural changes of MCrAlY coated
Ni-based superalloys that are routinely used in industrial gas turbine engines for power
generation. One of the main aims of the characterisation was to understand ageing time and
temperature effects on the microstructural evolution so that a methodology could be developed
where the characterisation of a thermally exposed microstructure can be used to estimate
unknown service exposure conditions. [Continues.]
Funding
The project was funded with support from the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) and with support from the following industrial and academic partners: Alstom Power Ltd., E.ON Engineering Ltd., Doosan Babcock Energy Ltd., National Physical Laboratory, Praxair Surface Technologies, QinetiQ, Rolls-Royce plc, RWE npower, Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd. and Tata Steel Ltd.
History
School
- Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
Department
- Materials
Publisher
© Scott NewmanPublication date
2013Notes
A Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy of Loughborough University.Language
- en
