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Autor:
G.W. Meetham, M.H. Van de Voorde
This concise survey describes the requirements on materials operating in high-temperature environments and the processes that increase the temperature capability of metals, ceramics, and composites. The major part deals with the applicable materials
Autor:
G.W. Meetham
The turbine has many advantages over other prime movers for producing power. The first turbine used water as the working fluid and this principle is still used in hydro-electric power generation. The steam turbine was developed late in the nineteenth
Autor:
G.W. Meetham
Publikováno v:
Journal of Materials Science. 26:853-860
Materials that allow operation at high temperature are essential in many industries from material producing and processing to transportation and power generation. After brief comments on typical operating environments, high-temperature aluminium allo
Autor:
G.W. Meetham
Publikováno v:
Materials & Design. 10:231-234
Although resin composites were first used in gas turbines more than 25 years ago, it will only be in the next generation of engines that composite materials will begin to play a predominant material role. This article discusses the varous composite m
Autor:
G.W. Meetham
Publikováno v:
Materials & Design. 10:77-92
The range of steels considered includes corrosion resistant ferritic and austenitic steels and low alloy, martensitic 12% Cr and austenitic steels for higher strength applications. Nickel superalloys are discussed under the gas turbine applications f
Autor:
G.W. Meetham
Publikováno v:
Materials Science and Technology. 2:290-294
The various types of protective coating used in the turbine and combustor sections of gas turbine engines operating in aero environments are reviewed. Comments on experience in marine environments are included as appropriate. The factors affecting co
Autor:
G.W. Meetham
Publikováno v:
Materials & Design. 10:138-143
After a short description on refractories, the importance of advanced ceramics is discussed with emphasis on techniques to reduce and allow for defects. Properties and uses of alumina, zirconia, glass ceramics and dense silicon nitrides & carbides ar
Autor:
G.W. Meetham
Publikováno v:
Materials & Design. 9:244-252
Examples where high temperature technology is important are given. Aspects such as melting temperature, crystal structure, deformation, creep and fatigue are covered. Environmental effects such as oxidation, corrosion, erosion and wear are also consi
Autor:
G.W. Meetham
Publikováno v:
Materials & Design. 10:197-201
Uses for carbon and carbon/carbon composites, thermal insulators and the ablation process are described.
Autor:
G.W. Meetham
Publikováno v:
Materials & Design. 9:213-219
The current performance trends in civil, aero and industrial gas turbines are discussed. Future improvements in materials technology are needed for major components — aerofoils, discs and combustors — to achieve improved performances.