等离子熔射过程中射流与粒子流的加热效应

采用CCD图像采集系统与图像处理技术提取等离子射流长度;以红外测温仪检测的单位时间内基体温度变化来衡量加热效应,研究不同熔射距离与射流长度条件下射流和粉末粒子流对基体的加热效应特点.结果表明,当熔射距离不大于射流长度时,基体温升主要来至于射流加热效应;随着熔射距离增大,射流对基体的加热效应迅速减弱;当熔射距离大于射流长度时,粒子流加热效应比较明显.提出射流长度可以作为合理选择熔射距离的特征评价指标,并通过不同熔射距离条件下熔射皮膜的截面尺寸以及形貌进行验证.     

SLM成形中粉末铺展行为的动态数值模拟

激光选区熔化中,粉床的成形会显著影响后续的工艺及最终产品的质量.试验采用离散元法(DEM),对SLM成形过程中的粉末铺展行为以及成形质量进行了动态数值模拟,从致密度和均匀性两方面研究了粉床质量的影响因素.研究结果表明,铺粉速度对粉床质量的影响很明显.铺粉速度、铺粉角度、刮板间隙高度、粉末粒度均对改善粉床的平均致密度和均匀性有着重要影响.铺粉速度越小,粉床质量越高,同时工作效率也越低.随着刮板间隙高度的增加,粉床致密度增大,粉床均匀性降到一个较低的值;粉床致密度随铺粉角度的增大而增大,然后减少,整个粉床的结构均匀性也有类似的变化趋势.增大粉末粒径会导致粉床致密度和粉床结构的均匀性降低.当铺粉速度0.1 m/s,刮板间隙高度90μm,铺粉角度15°,粉末粒径15μm时,粉床成形质量最优.     

真空度对真空冷喷涂气固两相流的影响

目的真空度直接影响着真空冷喷涂时气体流动特性和颗粒撞击速度,研究真空度对气体和颗粒流动特性的影响。方法确定真空冷喷涂系统结构,采用FLUENT软件进行真空冷喷涂气固两相流研究,通过数值模拟研究真空度对流场和颗粒撞击速度的影响,并研究相同压力比下的气固两相流特性。结果当入口压力一定时,喷管内的气体轴线速度、密度和温度与环境压力大小无关;而在射流区,环境压力越小,则气体轴线速度波动越小、密度越低,但到达基板后的气体温度均接近喷管入口温度。环境压力对大粒径颗粒的撞击速度影响较大,颗粒撞击速度随环境压力增大而先增后减,最佳环境压力可根据气相云图和气体密度来确定。当进出口压力比相同时,喷管内和射流区域内的气相速度云图基本相同,气体轴线速度曲线基本重合,而基板前的颗粒速度不同,此时环境压力越低,颗粒速度越高,越有利于形成涂层。结论采用计算流体动力学分析方法厘清了真空度对真空冷喷涂气固两相流的影响,为涂层制备奠定了理论基础。     

异型多孔钛片的成形影响因素探讨

研究了粉末粒度、粉末形貌、粉末松装比重、成形剂、模具表面粗糙度、压制制度等对模压成形异型多孔钛片成形过程的影响。结果表明,粉末的粒度、形态决定了异型多孔钛片所需成形压力的大小,粉末越细,成形压力越低,片状粉末含量越低,成形压力越低,压坯质量越好;适量的成形剂有利于降低成形压力,提高压坯质量,其中对粒径为150～250μm钛粉末的成形性能的改善最为有效。提高模具内表面光洁度,有利于提高压坯质量和均匀性;合理的压制制度是保证压坯成形质量和产品性能的必要条件。     

粉末原料粒径对WC-17Co涂层性能的影响（英文）

利用超音速火焰喷涂技术喷涂4种不同粒径的WC-17Co粉末,评价粉末粒径对涂层机械性能和抗磨粒磨损性能的影响。结果表明,粉末的粒径越小,在超音速焰流作用下获得的速度和温度越高,形成的涂层越致密,颗粒间的粘接强度越高,同时涂层的显微硬度也越高。WC-17Co粉末的粒径越小,获得涂层的孔隙直径越小,颗粒间的粘接缺陷越少,因此涂层的抗磨粒磨损性能越好。但是当WC-17Co粉末的粒径过于微小时,涂层的断裂韧性将受到影响。在本研究的4种粒径分布的WC-17Co粉末中,中间粒径且分布范围集中的粉末制得的涂层兼具良好的机械性能和抗磨粒磨损性能。     

粉末原料粒径对WC-17Co涂层性能的影响

本文利用超音速火焰喷涂技术喷涂四种不同粒径的WC-17Co粉末,评价粉末粒径对涂层机械性能和抗磨粒磨损性能的影响。结果表明,粉末的粒径越小,在超音速焰流作用下获得的速度和温度越高,形成的涂层越致密,颗粒间的粘接强度越高,同时涂层的显微硬度也越高。WC-17Co粉末的粒径越小,获得涂层的孔隙直径越小,颗粒间的粘接缺陷越少,因此涂层的抗磨粒磨损性能越好。但是当WC-17Co粉末的粒径过于微小时,涂层的断裂韧性将受到影响。在本文研究的四种粒径分布的WC-17Co粉末中,中间粒径且分布范围集中的粉末制得的涂层兼具良好的机械性能和抗磨粒磨损性能。     

等离子弧粉末推焊过程中粉末颗粒的输运行为

利用电弧物理和流体力学理论分析了等离子弧粉末堆焊过程中粉末材料在转移型等离子弧中的输运行及其主要影响因素,并以铁基合金粉末和碳化棚粉末为例,具体计算了不同特征的粉末在不同堆焊参数下的弧柱中的输运速度分布及沿弧柱横截面上的粉通量分布。计算结果表明,堆焊粉末颗粒在等离子弧空间的流动速度要比等离子流速低得多;对于同一种粉末材料来说,粒径越小,其在等离子弧柱中越容易被加速,在弧柱中的平均流速也越大;粉末的质量密度对其流速的影响与粒径颇为相似,密度越小,粉末在弧柱中的加速度和平均速度就越大。理论计算结果还表明,在电流大于１５０Ａ的转移型等离子弧柱中,粉末颗粒的轴向输运速度在弧横截面上呈“山峦形分布”,电流越大,中心山谷就越深越大。     

等离子弧粉末堆焊过程中粉末颗粒的输运行为

利用电弧物理和流体力学理论分析了等离子弧粉末堆焊过程中粉末材料在转移型等离子弧中的输运行为及其主要影响因素,并以铁基合金粉末和碳化硼粉末为例,具体计算了不同特征的粉末在不同堆焊参数下的弧柱中的输运速度分布及沿弧柱横截面上的粉通量分布.计算结果表明,堆焊粉末颗粒在等离子弧空间的流动速度要比等离子流速低得多;对于同一种粉末材料来说,粒径越小,其在等离子弧柱中越容易被加速,在弧柱中的平均流速也越大;粉末的质量密度对其流速的影响与粒径颇为相似,密度越小,粉末在弧柱中的加速度和平均速度就越大.理论计算结果还表明,在电流大于150A的转移型等离子弧柱中,粉末颗粒的轴向输运速度在弧横截面上呈"山峦形分布",电流越大,中心山谷就越深越大.     

激光选择性烧结金属粉末快速成形的研究

描述了激光选择性烧结金属粉末快速成形设备的粉末供给和铺平压实系统及动作，探讨了烧结过程参数对烧结质量的影响，粘结剂含量、孔隙率和缺陷尺寸与烧结件压缩强度之间的关系，并指出影响激光选择性烧结的重要因素是烧结粉末的特性、激光参数的设置等。     

树脂板多点热成形过程数值模拟与工艺参数优化

介绍了树脂板多点热成形的原理,建立了PC-DSGZ本构模型,基于不同温度和应变率时PC板的真实应力-应变曲线数据,获得PC-DSGZ模型的参数。开展了球面件多点热成形数值模拟,分析了成形过程变形和压痕现象,探讨了成形温度、成形压强、冲头数量和冲头半径对成形精度的影响,结果表明:成形温度越高或成形压强越大,成形件越贴近多点模具,平均形状误差越小;冲头数量越多或冲头半径越大,成形件厚向应变波动越小,压痕越轻微。开展了PC板多点热成形试验,获得了形状轮廓和表面精度较好的球面试验件。试验结果验证了树脂板多点热成形的可行性和数值模拟的正确性。     

In-flight characteristics of plasma sprayed alumina particles: Measurements,modeling, and comparison

The key phenomena controlling the properties of sprayed coatings are the heat and momentum transfer between the plasma jet and the injected particles. Modern on-line particle monitoring systems provide an efficient tool to measure in-flight particle characteristics in such a way that factors that could affect the coating quality can be identified during the spray process. In this work, the optical sensing device, DPV-2000 from Tecnar, was used for monitoring the velocity, temperature, and diameter of in-flight particles during the spraying of alumina with a Sulzer-Metco F4 plasma torch. Evolution of particle velocity, temperature, diameter, and trajectory showed well-marked trends. Relationships between the position of the in-flight particles into the jet and their characteristics were pointed out, thus delivering valuable information about their thermal treatment. Moreover, a numerical model was developed and predictions were compared with experimental results. A good agreement on particle characteristics was found between the two different approaches.     

Spray parameters and particle behavior relationships during plasma spraying

Using laser anemometry, laser fluxmetry, and statistical two-color pyrometry, the velocity, number flux, and surface temperature distributions of alumina and zirconia particles in dc plasma jets have been determined inflight for various spraying parameters. The flux measurements emphasized the importance of the carrier gas flow rate, which must be adjusted to the plasma jet momentum depending on the arc current, nozzle diameter, gas flow rate, and gas nature. It has also been shown that the particle trajectories depend both on the particle size and injection velocity distributions and that the position and tilting of the injector plays a great role. The particle size drastically influences its surface temperature and velocity, and for the refractory materials studied, only the particles below 45 μm in diameter are fully molten in Ar-H₂ (30 vol%) plasma jets at 40 kW. The morphology of the particles is also a critical parameter. The agglomerated particles partially explode upon penetration into the jet, and the heat propagation phenomenon is seriously enhanced, particularly for particles larger than 40 μm. The effects of the arc current and gas flow rate have been studied, and the results obtained in an air atmosphere cannot be understood without considering the enhanced pumping of air when the plasma velocity is increased. The Ar-He (60 vol%) and Ar-H₂ (30 vol%) plasma jets, when conditions are found where both plasma jets have about the same dimensions, do not result in the same treatment for the particles. The particles are not as well heated in the Ar-He jet compared to the Ar-H₂ jet. Where the surrounding atmosphere is pure argon instead of air (in a controlled atmosphere chamber), he radial velocity and temperature distributions are broadened, and if the velocities are about the same, the temperatures are higher. The use of nozzle shields delays the air pumping and increases both the velocity and surface temperature of the particles. However, the velocity increase in this case does not seem to be an advantage for coating properties.     

基于响应曲面法的Ar-N2 等离子射流特性研究

目的研究等离子射流特性,提高射流品质,为工程实践提供支撑。方法通过响应曲面法,以粒子速度和温度为指标反映射流特性的变化,采用Box-Behnken-Design(BBD)设计分析电流(I)、主气流量(Q)以及次级气比例(C)对于射流特性的影响规律及其相互作用关系。结果对粒子速度的影响因素排序为Q_(Ar)IC,对粒子温度的影响因素排序为IQ_(Ar)C。该喷嘴下实现最佳加热效应的参数为:主气流量80 L/min、电流450 A、次级气比例22.5%。实现射流最佳加速效应的离子气及电参数为:主气流量140 L/min、次级气比例15%、电流400 A。在射流最佳加速效应对应参数下制备的AT40涂层均匀致密、孔隙少。结论运用响应曲面法分析和解决等离子射流特性影响问题具有科学性和可操作性,能够有效指导涂层制备。     

基于响应曲面的Ar气氛超音速等离子喷涂钛涂层

采用超音速等离子喷涂可低成本、高效率制备钛涂层。采用响应曲面法（RSM）中的Box-Behnken（BBD）设计分析了Ar流量、功率、喷涂距离3个因素与超音速等离子射流中钛粒子飞行速度和温度的交互性,利用SEM和显微硬度计研究了钛涂层的微观结构和显微硬度。结果表明：建立的线性模型可靠,喷涂距离对粒子飞行速度和温度影响最大,且随喷涂距离增加粒子飞行速度减小温度增加,而Ar流量和功率对粒子飞行速度和温度的影响与喷涂距离相反。超音速等离子喷涂制备出的钛涂层硬度较低,且呈多孔结构,随粒子飞行速度增加孔隙率降低。     

Modeling of liquid ceramic precursor droplets in a high velocity oxy-fuel flame jet

Production of coatings by high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) flame jet processing of liquid precursor droplets can be an attractive alternative method to plasma processing. This article concerns modeling of the thermophysical processes in liquid ceramic precursor droplets injected into an HVOF flame jet. The model consists of several sub-models that include aerodynamic droplet break-up, heat and mass transfer within individual droplets exposed to the HVOF environment and precipitation of ceramic precursors. A parametric study is presented for the initial droplet size, concentration of the dissolved salts and the external temperature and velocity field of the HVOF jet to explore processing conditions and injection parameters that lead to different precipitate morphologies. It is found that the high velocity of the jet induces shear break-up into several μm diameter droplets. This leads to better entrainment and rapid heat-up in the HVOF jet. Upon processing, small droplets (<5 μm) are predicted to undergo volumetric precipitation and form solid particles prior to impact at the deposit location. Droplets larger than 5 μm are predicted to form hollow or precursor containing shells similar to those processed in a DC arc plasma. However, it is found that the lower temperature of the HVOF jet compared to plasma results in slower vaporization and solute mass diffusion time inside the droplet, leading to comparatively thicker shells. These shell-type morphologies may further experience internal pressurization, resulting in possibly shattering and secondary atomization of the trapped liquid. The consequences of these different particle states on the coating microstructure are also discussed in this article.     

Numerical study of the relative importance of turbulence, particle size and density, and injection parameters on particle behavior during thermal plasma spraying

Numerical modeling is used to systematically examine the effects of turbulence, injection, and particle characteristics on particle behavior during thermal plasma spraying. Using the computer program LAVA (Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID), a steady-state plasma jet typical of a commercial torch at normal operating conditions is first developed. Then, assuming a single particle composition (ZrO₂) and injection location, real world complexity (e.g., turbulent dispersion, particle size and density, injection velocity, and direction) is introduced “one phenomenon at a time” to distinguish and characterize its effect and enable comparisons of separate effects. A final calculation then considers all phenomena simultaneously, to enable further comparisons. Investigating each phenomenon separately provides valuable insight into particle behavior. For the typical plasma jet and injection conditions considered, particle dispersion in the injection direction is most significantly affected by (in order of decreasing importance): particle size distribution, injection velocity distribution, turbulence, and injection direction distribution or particle density distribution. Only the distribution of injection directions and turbulence affect dispersion normal to the injection direction and are of similar magnitude in this study. With regards to particle velocity and temperature, particle size is clearly the dominant effect.     

Three-Dimensional Modeling of Suspension Plasma Spraying with Arc Voltage Fluctuations

In this study, a three-dimensional DC plasma torch is modeled using Joule effect method to simulate the plasma jet and its voltage fluctuations. The plasma gas is a mixture of argon/hydrogen, and the arc voltage fluctuation is used as an input data in the model. Reynolds stress model is used for time-dependent simulation of the oscillating flow of the plasma gas interacting with the ambient air. The results are used to investigate the plasma oscillation effects on the trajectory, temperature, and velocity of suspension droplets. Suspensions are formed of ethanol and yttria-stabilized zirconia submicron particles and modeled as multicomponent droplets. To track the droplets/particles, a two-way coupled Eulerian–Lagrangian method is employed. In addition, in order to simulate the droplet breakup, Kelvin–Helmholtz/Rayleigh–Taylor (KH–RT) breakup model is used. After the completion of suspension breakup and evaporation, the sprayed particles are tracked to obtain the in-flight particle conditions including trajectory, size, velocity, and temperature. The arc voltage fluctuations were found to cause more than two times wider particle trajectories resulting in wider particle temperature, velocity, and size distributions compared with the case of constant voltage.     

Effect of plasma fluctuations on in-flight particle parameters

The influence of arc root fluctuations in direct current (DC) plasma spraying on the physical state of the particle jet is investigated by correlating individual in-flight particle temperature and velocity measurements with the instantaneous voltage difference between the electrodes. In-flight diagnostics with the DPV-2000 sensing device involve two-color pyrometry and time-of-flight technique for the determination of temperature and velocity. Synchronization of particle diagnostics with the torch voltage fluctuations are performed using an electronic circuit that generates a pulse when the voltage reaches some specific level; this pulse, which can be shifted by an arbitrary period of time, is used to trigger the acquisition of the pyrometric signals. Contrary to predictions obtained by numerical modeling, time-dependent variations in particle temperature and velocity due to power fluctuations induced by the arc movement can be very large. Periodic variations of the mean particle temperature and velocity, up to ΔT=600 °C and Δv=200 m/s, are recorded in the middle of the particle jet during a voltage cycle. To our knowledge, this is the first time that large time-dependent effects of the arc root fluctuations on the particle state (temperature and velocity) are experimentally demonstrated. Moreover, large fluctuations in the number of detected particles are observed throughout a voltage cycle; very few particles are detected during parts of the cycle. The existence of quiet periods suggests that particles injected at some specific moments in the plasma are not heated sufficiently to be detected.     

Three Dimensional Modeling of the Plasma Spray Process

Results of simulations of three-dimensional (3D) temperature and flow fields inside and outside of a DC arc plasma torch in steady state are presented with transverse particle and carrier gas injection into the plasma jet. The results show that an increase of the gas flow rate at constant current moves the anode arc root further downstream leading to higher enthalpy and velocity at the exit of the torch anode, and stronger mixing effects in the jet region. An increase of the arc current with constant gas flow rate shortens the arc, but increases the enthalpy and velocity at the exit of the torch nozzle, and leads to longer jets. 3D features of the plasma jet due to the 3D starting conditions at the torch exit and, in particular, due to the transverse carrier gas and particle injection, as well as 3D trajectories and heating histories of sprayed particles are also discussed.     

Influence of process parameters on the deposition footprint in plasma-spray coating

This paper presents an investigation of the influence of plasma spray process conditions on the in-flight particle behavior and their cumulative deposition to form a coating on the substrate. Three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyses were performed to model the in-flight particle behavior in the plasma-spray process and their deposition on the substrate. The plasma spray was modeled as a jet issuing from the torch nozzle through the electrical heating of the arc gas. In the model, particles were injected into the plasma jet where they acquired heat and momentum from the plasma, some got melted and droplets were formed. By means of a droplet splatting model, the particle in-flight data generated by the CFD analyses were further processed to build up an imaginary three-dimensional deposition profile on a flat stationary substrate. It is found that the powder carrier gas flow rate influences the particle distribution on the substrate by imparting an injection momentum to the particles that were directed radially into the plasma jet in a direction perpendicular to the plasma jet. The larger sized particles will acquire higher injection momentum compared with the smaller sized particles. This causes particle distribution at the substrate surface that is elliptical in shape with the major axis of ellipse parallel to the particle injection port axis as illustrated in Fig. 1. Larger particles tend to congregate at the lower part of the ellipse, due to their greater momentum. The distribution of particle size, temperature, velocity, and count distribution at the substrate was analyzed. Further, based on the size and the computed particle temperature, velocity histories, and the impact sites on the substrate, the data were processed to build up a deposition profile with the Pasandideh-Fard model. The shapes of deposition profiles were found to be strongly driven by the segregation effect.