摘要:
A method of introducing small amounts of a refractory element into a vapor deposition coating. A second material (30), containing at least two elements which are desired to be deposited as a coating on a base material, has placed over it a first material (20) substantially comprising such two elements and a refractory element. The first material (20) is adapted to permit transport of the at least two elements in the second material (30) through the first material (20) when the first (20) and second (30) material are in a molten state and in touching contact with the other so as to permit evaporation of the two elements and the refractory element from an exposed surface. Heat is supplied to the first (20) and second (30) materials to permit evaporation of the at least two elements of second material (30) and the refractory element in the first material (20), and the resulting vapors are condensed as a deposit on a base material (50). A particular method of heating is further disclosed to assist in maintaining adequate rates of evaporation for the aforesaid method, wherein the supplied heat is supplied to an inner heated area (91) and a surrounding outer heated area (92) and at least a portion of the inner heated area (91) is heated to a greater temperature than the outer heated area (92).
摘要:
A method of introducing small amounts of a refractory element into a vapor deposition coating. A second material (30), containing at least two elements which are desired to be deposited as a coating on a base material, has placed over it a first material (20) substantially comprising such two elements and a refractory element. The first material (20) is adapted to permit transport of the at least two elements in the second material (30) through the first material (20) when the first (20) and second (30) material are in a molten state and in touching contact with the other so as to permit evaporation of the two elements and the refractory element from an exposed surface. Heat is supplied to the first (20) and second (30) materials to permit evaporation of the at least two elements of second material (30) and the refractory element in the first material (20), and the resulting vapors are condensed as a deposit on a base material (50). A particular method of heating is further disclosed to assist in maintaining adequate rates of evaporation for the aforesaid method, wherein the supplied heat is supplied to an inner heated area (91) and a surrounding outer heated area (92) and at least a portion of the inner heated area (91) is heated to a greater temperature than the outer heated area (92).
摘要:
A refractory metal intermetallic composition comprising titanium (Ti), hafnium (Hf), silicon (Si), aluminum (Al), chromium (Cr), germanium (Ge), tin (Sn), iron (Fe), and a balance of niobium (Nb) for use in composite structures having applications in turbine components.
摘要:
A system and method for repairing defects such as bumper holes, cracks, freckles and inclusions, in a cast article, such as a turbine component. The system comprises a device for locating a defect in a cast article, a repair material that is disposable at a defect site, at least one heat source capable of heating the repair material and a portion of the cast article to a molten state. The method of using the system comprises locating a defect in the cast article, providing a repair material to the defect site, melting the repair material and cast article at the defect site, and cooling the molten repair material and portion of the casting article such that they resolidify and fuse together. The method may further comprise removing a portion of the cast article at the defect site, removal of excess repair material and inspecting the cast article following repair of the defect.
摘要:
A method for repairing a nickel-base superalloy article, such as a gas turbine stationary flowpath shroud having flowpath cooling holes therein that has previously been in service, includes the steps of providing the nickel-base superalloy article that has previously been in service; and applying a restoration to a surface of the article. The restoration is applied by the steps of providing a restoration nickel-base alloy, wherein the restoration nickel-base alloy preferably has no more than about 15 weight percent chromium and no more than about 0.01 percent yttrium, thereafter applying a restoration coating of the restoration nickel-base alloy to the surface of the article by a hyper-velocity oxyfuel metal spray process or a low-pressure plasma spray process, and thereafter heating the article with the restoration coating applied to the surface thereof to a sufficiently high temperature to diffusion bond the restoration coating to the surface of the article. The article is then returned to service.
摘要:
A composition of matter is about 1 to about 3 percent rhenium, from about 6 to about 9 percent aluminum, from 0 to about 0.5 percent titanium, from about 4 to about 6 percent tantalum, from about 12.5 to about 15 percent chromium, from about 3 to about 10 percent cobalt, from about 2 to about 5 percent tungsten, from 0 to about 0.2 percent hafnium, from 0 to about 1 percent silicon, from 0 to about 0.25 percent molybdenum, from 0 to about 0.25 percent niobium, balance nickel and minor elements. The composition is preferably made into a substantially single crystal article, such as a component of a gas turbine engine.
摘要:
A protected article includes a nickel-base superalloy substrate, an interlayer overlying the substrate, and a protective layer overlying the interlayer. The protective layer has a composition comprising at least one of rhodium, platinum, palladium, and ruthenium. In one composition, palladium is present in an amount of from about 1 to about 41 atomic percent; platinum is present in an amount of about (40+atomic percent palladium) atomic percent for palladium ranging from about 1 atomic percent to about 14 atomic percent and up to about 54 atomic percent for palladium ranging from about 15 atomic percent up to about 41 atomic percent; rhodium is present in an amount of at least about 24 atomic percent; zirconium, hafnium, titanium, and mixtures thereof are present in an amount of from zero up to about 5 atomic percent; and ruthenium is present in an amount of from zero up to about 5 atomic percent, balance impurities. The interlayer has a coefficient of thermal expansion intermediate between that of the substrate and that of the protective layer. The protected article is fabricated by furnishing the substrate, applying the interlayer over the substrate, and applying the protective layer over the interlayer. The application of the protective layer may be, for example, by welding or attachment of a solid piece.
摘要:
A barrier coating is disclosed, containing about 15 atom % to about 95 atom % chromium; and about 5 atom % to about 60 atom % of at least one of rhenium, tungsten, and ruthenium. Nickel, cobalt, iron, and aluminum may also be present. The barrier coating can be disposed between a metal substrate (e.g., a superalloy) and an oxidation-resistant coating, preventing the substantial diffusion of various elements at elevated service temperatures. A ceramic overcoat (e.g., based on zirconia) can be applied over the oxidation-resistant coating. Related methods for applying protective coatings to metal substrates are also described.
摘要:
An article for use in a hot gas path of a gas turbine assembly, a metallic skin for such an article, and a method for making such an article are presented with, for example, the article comprising a spar, the spar providing mechanical support for the article and comprising a cooling fluid delivery system, a top end, and a bottom end; a standoff structure attached to the spar, the standoff structure comprising a plurality of spacing elements in a spaced-apart relation to each other, the spacing elements having first ends adjacent to the spar and second ends opposite to the first ends; a skin conformally surrounding the spar and the standoff structure, the skin comprising a top end and a bottom end, wherein the standoff structure separates the spar and the skin, wherein the plurality of spacing elements is disposed with an inner surface of the skin adjacent to the second ends of the spacing elements to form a plurality of plena between the spar and the skin, the plena in fluid communication with the cooling fluid delivery system, the skin comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Rh, Pd, and Pt; and a base connecting the bottom end of the spar and the bottom end of the skin.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for casting a near-net-shape article from a high temperature material, such as a refractory metal intermetallic composite material. The apparatus includes: a means for forming a molten material comprising at least one of a metal and an alloy; a means for pouring the molten material; a mold assembly comprising a solid shell having a face coat interposed between the solid shell and molten material; and a heater assembly for maintaining the solid shell at a temperature. The molten material solidifies within the solid shell to form a near-net shape of the article. The near-net shape article may be a turbine assembly component, such as, but not limited to, a vane or airfoil.