Abstract:
A ductile iron composition including, by weight: about 3.4% to about 4.0% Si; about 3.0% to about 3.5% C; about 0.5% to about 1.0% Cr; about 0.02% to about 0.05% Mo; up to about 0.01% S; up to about 0.5% Mn; and balance iron and incidental impurities. The composition has a a ferritic body center cubic microstructure and has a graphite nodule density of greater than 100 per mm2. A method for forming a ductile iron composition is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A near flow path seal member includes a seal body having a first end portion extending to a second end portion having a dovetail member. The first end portion includes a third end and a fourth end having a surface extending therebetween and facing away from the dovetail member, the surface having a longitudinal axis extending between the third end and the fourth end. A recess formed in the surface has a geometry to receive a seal element assembly having a base extending to at least one seal element. The seal element assembly is selectively installable or removable from the recess.
Abstract:
A ductile iron composition including, by weight: about 3.1% to about 3.6% C; about 3.5% to about 4.0% Si; about 0.035% to about 0.050% Mg; about 0.001% to about 0.004% Ce; up to about 0.005% Sb; about 0.008% to about 0.016% S; up to about 0.04% P; up to about 0.3% Mn; and balance iron and incidental impurities; The ductile iron composition includes a ratio of Sb/Ce greater than or equal to about 1.25, has a ferritic microstructure and graphite nodules, and greater than about 65% of the graphite nodules having a highly spherical geometry. A method and apparatus for forming a ductile iron composition are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A casing component is configured to form part of a flow path in a turbine. The casing component includes a base made of nodular cast iron, and a repaired region in the base. The repaired region includes a butter layer applied on the base and a fill layer applied on the butter layer.
Abstract:
Refractory slurry for use in coating a foam cluster to provide a foam pattern for lost foam casting is provided. The slurry includes a catalyst capable of catalyzing reactions for vaporizing the foam cluster. A foam pattern with a refractory coating including the catalyst and processes for preparing the foam pattern and using the foam pattern are also provided.