High-temperature corrosion of coal-fired boiler parts such as water walls and superheated
tubes poses a serious threat to the efficiency of the thermal power plant. To overcome this …

Thermal barrier coating is a crucial thermal insulation technology that enables the
underlying substrate to operate near or above its melting temperature. Such coatings bolster …

The study aims to elaborate a neural model and algorithm for optimizing hardness and
porosity of coatings and thus ensure that they have superior cavitation erosion resistance …

Alumina-based coatings are employed in many industrial applications, in order to protect the
surface of metal components against high temperature, wear, corrosion and erosion. In this …

Inconel 718 is a Ni superalloy with superior mechanical properties, even at high
temperatures. However, due to its high hardness and low thermal conductivity, it is …

Suspension plasma spray is a relatively new thermal spray technique which enables
feeding of fine powder to produce advanced coatings for varied applications. This work …

Over the past decade, alumina ceramic coatings have become promising candidates for anti-
wear and anti-corrosion applications owing to their excellent mechanical properties, such as …

Abstract Al coatings and Al–Zn coatings were prepared on the surface of Q345B steel after
shot peening using supersonic arc spraying technology to improve anti-slip and anti …

Cavitation erosion is one of the major concerns of wear in hydro-machinery. The ensuing
damage can be mitigated by using protective coatings, prepared with ceramic materials like …

Usage of protective coating for corrosion protection was on highly demand during the past
decade; and thermal spray coating played a major part during that time. In recent years, the …