Thermal Spray 2001

This reference covers principles, processes, types of coatings, applications, performance, and testing and analysis of thermal spray technology. It will serve as an introduction and guide for those new to thermal spray, and as a reference for specifiers and users of thermal spray coatings and thermal spray experts. Coverage encompasses basics of th

This volume presents close to 200 papers from the premier international conference on thermal spraying. The proceedings cover a broad range of topics on developments in thermal spray research and industrial applications. Contents: Applications (17 papers) Thermal barrier coatings (9 papers ) Ceramics, intermetallics, and metal composite coatings (14 papers) Polymer feedstocks and coatings (6 papers) Nanostructured materials (7 papers) Cold spray processes and coatings (6 papers) Equipment and systems (17 papers) Coating treatments (8 papers) Microstructural focused studies (11 papers) Diagnostics and process control (13 papers) Formation impact and solidification of droplets (10 papers) Modeling and simulation (14 papers) Mechanical properties (10 papers) Wear and erosion (12 papers) Corrosion properties and characteristics (12 papers) Nondestructive testing and quality control (7 papers) Commercial aspects (7 papers) Historical endnote: the origins of thermal spray literature and more!

This book provides readers with the fundamentals necessary for understanding thermal spray technology. Coverage includes in-depth discussions of various thermal spray processes, feedstock materials, particle-jet interactions, and associated yet very critical topics: diagnostics, current and emerging applications, surface science, and pre and post-treatment. This book will serve as an invaluable resource as a textbook for graduate courses in the field and as an exhaustive reference for professionals involved in thermal spray technology.

Future Development of Thermal Spray Coatings discusses the latest developments and research trends in the thermal spray industry. The book presents a timely guide to new applications and techniques. After an introduction to thermal spray coatings by the editor, Part One covers new types and properties of thermal spray coatings. Chapters look at feedstock suspensions and solutions, the application of solution precursor spray techniques to obtain ceramic films and coatings, cold spray techniques and warm spray technology amongst others. Part Two of the book moves on to discuss new applications for thermal spray coatings such as the use of thermal spray coatings in environmental barrier coatings, thermal spray coatings in renewable energy applications and manufacturing engineering in thermal spray technologies by advanced robot systems and process kinematics. Timely guide on the current advancements and research trends in thermal spray technology Reviews different types of thermal spray coatings Presents a wide variety of applications for this emerging technology