The state-of-the-art plasma-sprayed thermal barrier coating (TBC) is a two-layer coating
system. The inner layer is an oxidation-resistant metallic bond coat (NiCrAlY), and the outer …

The use of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) is expected to become more popular in various
gas turbines because these coatings provide excellent thermal insulation and damage …

The failure mechanisms of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) subjected to a thermal load are
still not entirely understood. Thermal stresses and/or oxidation cause the coating to fail and …

This article addresses the predominant degradation modes and life prediction of a plasma-
sprayed thermal barrier coating (TBC). The studied TBC system consists of an air-plasma …

The adherence of plasma-sprayed thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) is dependent on
mechanical interlocking at the interface between the ceramic top coat and the underlying …

Gas turbine engines are a staple of 21st century air and sea propulsion systems and are
also a critical component in large-scale electricity generation. The hot-section components …

Thermal barrier coatings (TBC) for advanced gas turbine blades have been under intensive
development during the last several years. This is a very complex problem calling for inter …

Oxidation of the bond coat during turbine operation leads to additional stresses in the
thermal barrier coating (TBC) system that promotes spalling of the thermal insulation …

Atmospherically sprayed thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are nowadays an essential part in
modern gas turbines. However, a design integrated use of these coatings is only possible …

The work reported herein deals with a plasma-sprayed zirconia-yttria ceramic coating with a
nickel-chromium-aluminum bond coat on a super-alloy substrate. This investigation has as …