Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) and environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) are key
technologies that can enable improvements in the thermal and propulsive efficiency of gas …

An aluminum alloy erosion wear test rig was built in this study. The wear rates of the target
materials at different surface roughness were measured. An improved Finnie model was …

Due to high thermal stress level and low strain tolerance, through-thickness cracks are
generally observed in plasma-sprayed environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) with dense …

The first figure of merit for environmental barrier coating (EBC) materials was designed
through a ranking system for material properties pertaining to established EBC failure …

Environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) will be needed to protect SiC‐based ceramic matrix
composite components for the next generation of high‐efficiency industrial gas turbines …

The complex-shaped hot-section parts of new-generation turbine engines demand unique
design solutions. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is an emergent production method that can …

Particle interactions in engines can be complex phenomena leading to degradation of
thermal (TBCs) and environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) meant to protect engine …

Solid particle erosion (SPE) is a common phenomenon observed in gas turbine engines.
Particles entrained in the gas flow impact engine hardware, resulting in micro-scale damage …

Particulate/debris damage caused by ingestion of calcium magnesium aluminosilicates
(CMAS) hinders the durability of environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) used to protect SiC …

Abradable environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) are used to reduce clearances between
blades and casings in the hottest parts of aero gas turbines, increasing the overall efficiency …