High-Temperature Behavior of a NiCr-Coated T91 Boiler Steel in the Platen Superheater of Coal-Fired Boiler

Ni-20Cr coating was deposited on T91 boiler tube steel by high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) process to enhance high-temperature oxidation resistance. High-temperature performance of bare, as well as HVOF-coated steel specimens was evaluated for 1500 h under in the platen superheater zone of coal-fired boiler, where the temperature was around 900 °C. Experiments were carried out for 15 cycles, each of 100-h duration followed by 1-h cooling at ambient temperature. The extent of degradation of the specimens was assessed by the thickness loss and depth of internal corrosion attack. Ni-20Cr-coated steel performed better than the uncoated steel in actual boiler environment. The improved degradation resistance of Ni-20Cr coating can be attributed to the presence of Cr₂O₃ in the top oxide scale and dense microstructure.     

Production of Nanocrystalline Ni-20Cr Coatings for High-Temperature Applications

Presynthesized nanocrystalline Ni-20Cr powder was deposited on SA 516 and T91 boiler steels by a high-velocity oxy-fuel spraying process. Ni-20Cr powder was synthesized by the ball milling approach. The high-temperature oxidation behavior of bare and coated samples was then studied under cyclic isothermal conditions at 900 °C for 50 cycles. The kinetics of oxidation was established using weight change measurements for the bare and coated boiler steels. Uncoated and coated samples of T91 steel were exposed to the superheated zone of a power plant boiler at 750 °C under cyclic conditions for 15 cycles. Each cycle consisted of 100 h of heating followed by 1 h of cooling. Attempts were made to study the kinetics of erosion–corrosion using weight change and thickness loss data for the samples. Different characterization techniques were used to study the oxidized and eroded–corroded samples, including x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive spectroscopy, and x-ray mapping analyses. The Ni-20Cr alloy powder coating was found to offer excellent oxidation resistance to the base steels and was successful in reducing the weight gain of SA 516 steel by 98.5 % and that of T91 steel by 65 %. The coating was observed to reduce the erosion–corrosion rate of T91 steel by 86 % in terms of thickness loss. This indicates that the investigated nanostructured coating can be a better choice over conventional coating for erosion–corrosion control of boiler tubes.     

Performance of cold sprayed Ni‐20Cr and Ni‐50Cr coatings on SA 516 steel in actual industrial environment of a coal fired boiler

Power plants are one of the major industries suffering from severe erosion–corrosion (E‐C) problems resulting in substantial losses. One way of tackling this problem is by the use of thermal spray coatings. In the current investigation a new emerging technique i.e. cold spray coating process was used to deposit Ni‐20Cr and Ni‐50Cr powder on SA 516 (grade 70) boiler steel. The bare as well as the coated steels were subjected to cyclic experimental studies, in the superheater zone of a coal fired boiler. Weight change, thickness loss, XRD, FE‐SEM/EDS and X‐ray mapping techniques were used to analyse the eroded‐corroded specimens. The uncoated steel showed weight gain after exposure in the actual boiler environment, whereas, for the coated steels there was initial weight loss followed by negligible weight change. Based upon thickness loss data the cold‐sprayed Ni‐50Cr coating was found to provide better E‐C resistance than the Ni‐20Cr coating.     

High Temperature Corrosion Behavior of Cold Spray Ni-20Cr Coating on Boiler Steel in Molten Salt Environment at 900 °C

Cold spray is an emerging technology that produces high density metallic coatings with low oxide contents and high thermal conductivity, which makes them ideal for high temperature corrosion resistance. In the current investigation, Ni-20Cr alloy powder was deposited on SA 516 boiler steel (0.19C-1.07Mn-0.020S-0.25P-0.010Si-balance Fe) by cold spray process. Oxidation kinetics was established for the uncoated and cold spray Ni-20Cr coated boiler steel in an aggressive environment of Na₂SO₄-60%V₂O₅ at 900 °C for 50 cycles by the weight change technique. X-ray diffraction, FE-SEM/EDAX, and x-ray mapping techniques were used to analyze the oxidation products. Uncoated steel suffered corrosion in the form of intense spalling and peeling of its oxide scale, which may be due to the formation of unprotective Fe₂O₃ oxides. The Ni-20Cr coating was successful in reducing the weight gain of the steel by 87.2% which may be due to the formation of oxides of nickel and chromium.     

Investigations on the Behavior of HVOF and Cold Sprayed Ni-20Cr Coating on T22 Boiler Steel in Actual Boiler Environment

High temperature corrosion accompanied by erosion is a severe problem, which may result in premature failure of the boiler tubes. One countermeasure to overcome this problem is the use of thermal spray protective coatings. In the current investigation high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) and cold spray processes have been used to deposit commercial Ni-20Cr powder on T22 boiler steel. To evaluate the performance of the coatings in actual conditions the bare as well as the coated steels were subjected to cyclic exposures, in the superheater zone of a coal fired boiler for 15 cycles. The weight change and thickness loss data were used to establish kinetics of the erosion-corrosion. X-ray diffraction, surface and cross-sectional field emission scanning electron microscope/energy dispersive spectroscopy (FE-SEM/EDS) and x-ray mapping techniques were used to analyse the as-sprayed and corroded specimens. The HVOF sprayed coating performed better than its cold sprayed counterpart in actual boiler environment.     

Nickel-chromium plasma spray coatings: A way to enhance degradation resistance of boiler tube steels in boiler environment

Boiler tube steels, namely low carbon steel ASTM-SA-210-Grades A1 (GrA1), 1Cr-0.5Mo steel ASTM-SA213-T-11 (T11), and 2.25Cr-1 Mo steel ASTM-SA213-T-22(T22), were used as substrate steels. Ni-22Cr-10Al-1Y powder was sprayed as a bond coat 150 μm thick before a 200 μm final coating of Ni-20Cr was applied Coatings were characterized prior to testing in the environment of a coal fire boiler. The uncoated and coated steels were inserted in the platen superheater zone of a coal fired boiler at around 755°C for 10 cycles, each 100 h. Coated steels showed lower degradation (erosion-corrosion) rate than uncoated steels showed. The lowest rate was observed in the case of Ni-20Cr coated T11 steel. Among the uncoated steels, the observed rate of degradation was the lowest for the T22 steel.     

高含沙水流用水轮机叶片表面热喷涂WC/Co涂层的性能

通过高速火焰喷涂技术(高速氧-燃气喷涂,HVOF)在水轮机叶片用06Cr13不锈钢表面喷涂WC/Co涂层。采用金相显微镜、硬度计、万能试验机分析了WC/Co涂层的孔隙率、显微硬度及其与基体的结合强度;并在高含沙水流环境中通过冲蚀、汽蚀试验测试WC/Co涂层的耐冲蚀性能和耐汽蚀性能。结果表明:WC/Co涂层的孔隙率、显微硬度及其与基体的结合强度分别为0.68%、1211HV、70MPa;WC/Co涂层具有优良的耐冲蚀性能,冲蚀后其磨损量仅为06Cr13不锈钢基体的0.18倍;WC/Co涂层具有良好的致密度、结合力及强韧性,因此涂层也具有优良的耐汽蚀性能。     

Hot Corrosion Studies of HVOF-Sprayed Coating on T-91 Boiler Tube Steel at Different Operating Temperatures

The aim of the present work is to investigate the usefulness of high velocity oxy fuel-sprayed 75% Cr₃C₂-25% (Ni-20Cr) coating to control hot corrosion of T-91 boiler tube steel at different operating temperatures viz 550, 700, and 850 °C. The deposited coatings on the substrates exhibit nearly uniform, adherent and dense microstructure with porosity less than 2%. Thermogravimetry technique is used to study the high temperature hot corrosion behavior of uncoated and coated samples. The corrosion products of the coating on the substrate are analyzed by using XRD, SEM, and FE-SEM/EDAX to reveal their microstructural and compositional features for the corrosion mechanisms. It is found that the coated specimens have shown minimum weight gain at all the operating temperatures when compared with uncoated T-91 samples. Hence, coating is effective in decreasing the corrosion rate in the given molten salt environment. Oxides and spinels of nickel-chromium may be the reason for successful resistance against hot corrosion.     

Cr元素含量对镍基合金涂层抗热腐蚀行为的影响

采用高速电弧喷涂技术在20G钢基体表面制备三种铬含量不同的镍基合金涂层.光学显微镜、X射线衍射、扫描电镜和能谱分析等技术对涂层微观组织结构、相组成及成分进行分析.选用摩尔比为7:3的Na₂SO₄+K₂SO₄水溶液涂敷刷在涂层表面,分析涂层在650℃下的抗热腐蚀性能.结果表明,涂层的腐蚀动力学曲线基本符合抛物线规律;四种涂层表面均形成了致密连续的NiO和Cr₂O₃保护膜.随着铬含量升高,涂层表面氧化膜中Cr₂O₃含量升高,NiO逐渐减少,涂层抗热腐蚀性能明显提高.Ni-30Cr,Ni-45Cr,Ni-50Cr涂层抗热腐蚀性能分别为20G钢基体的10,15和20倍;Ni-50Cr涂层抗腐蚀性能是美国Tafa 45CT材料的1.4倍.     

Silt Erosion Characteristics of a Cr3C2-NiCr Coating Fabricated by High Velocity Oxy-Fuel （HVOF） Thermal Spray

A Cr3C2-NiCr coating was prepared by high velocity oxy-fuel(HVOF)thermal spray on 1Cr18Ni9Ti stainless steel.Phases and microstructures of the coating were investigated by X-ray diffraction(XRD),optical microscopy(OM)and scanning election microscopy(SEM),respectively.The cavitation erosion resistance and silt erosion resistance of the coating were evaluated using a GB/T6383-2009 standard method in two experimental conditions(fresh water and water contained fine silt),compared with the coatings hydro machine material 1Cr18Ni9Ti stainless steel.The coating shows a layered structure and has a significantly higher microhardness(11.97 GPa)than that of the 1Cr18Ni9Ti stainless steel(2.1 GPa),which results in less mass losses both in cavitation erosion and silt erosion experiment.The HVOF coating has a predominant performance in the cavitation erosion and silt erosion resistance.The higher microhardness of the coating is the main cause which results in a less mass losses in the erosion experiments.And the mass loss usually happens at the edges of the pores.     

Surface engineering analysis of detonation-gun sprayed Cr3C2–NiCr coating under high-temperature oxidation and oxidation–erosion environments

Detonation-gun (D-gun) spray technology is a novel coating deposition process which is capable of achieving very high gas and particle velocities approaching 4–5 times the speed of sound. This process provides the possibility of producing high hardness coatings with strong adherence. In the present study, this technique has been used to deposit Cr₃C₂–NiCr coating on T22 boiler steel. Investigations on the behaviour of this coating subjected to high-temperature oxidation in air and oxidation–erosion in actual boiler environment at 700 ± 10 °C under cyclic conditions have been carried out. The weight change technique was used to establish the kinetics of oxidation. X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission-scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive spectroscopy (FE-SEM/EDS) and EDS elemental mapping techniques were used to analyse the oxidation/oxidation–erosion products. The uncoated boiler steel suffered from a catastrophic degradation in the form of intense spalling of the scale in both the environments. The Cr₃C₂–NiCr coating showed good adherence to the boiler steel during the exposures with no tendency for spallation of its oxide scale.     

HVOF喷涂WC-10Co-4Cr涂层的砂浆冲蚀行为

以2种不同的HVOF喷涂系统和3种商用粉末在0Cr13Ni5Mo基材上喷涂6种WC-10Co-4Cr涂层,用自行研制的料浆罐冲蚀设备对涂层和基材的砂浆冲蚀行为进行了研究,分析了显微结构和显微硬度对涂层冲蚀性能的影响及涂层冲蚀后的表面形貌.结果表明,在文中试验范围内涂层和基材的冲蚀失重均随冲蚀时间线性增加;各攻角下,WC-10Co-4Cr涂层的耐冲蚀性远远优于0Cr13Ni5Mo不锈钢;除了分层和裂纹明显的涂层,HVOF热喷WC-10Co-4Cr涂层的冲蚀失重表现出对攻角不敏感的特征.涂层的冲蚀机制为粘结相的微切削和涂层片状剥落,低攻角下的剥落坑面积大而浅,高攻角时面积小而深,片状剥落的程度随涂层气孔率的增加而增加.     

NiCr基锅炉管道涂层材料抗高温氧化性能的研究

设计及采用亚音速喷涂工艺制备了锅炉管道NiCr--Cr3C2涂层；评价了它的抗高温氧化特征，并与20G锅炉钢及目前广泛使用的NiCrTi涂层进行了对比；采用扫描电镜以及X衍射仪等对氧化产物的形貌和相组成进行了分析，探讨了NiCr-Cr3C2及NiCrTi涂层的抗高温氧化机理。     

Performance of high-velocity oxyfuel-sprayed coatings on an Fe-based superalloy in Na2SO4-60%V2O5 environment at 900 °C part II: Hot corrosion behavior of the coatings

NiCrBSi, Cr₃C₂-NiCr, Ni-20Cr, and Stellite-6 coatings were deposited on an Fe-based superalloy by the high-velocity oxyfuel (HVOF) thermal spray process. The hot corrosion behavior of the coatings in an aggressive environment of Na₂SO₄-60%V₂O₅ at 900 °C under cyclic conditions was studied. The thermogravimetric technique was used to establish the kinetics of corrosion. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive x-ray and electron probe microanalysis techniques were used to analyze the corrosion products. Hot corrosion resistances of all the coatings were found to be better than the uncoated superalloy. The Ni-20Cr coating was found to be the most protective, followed by Cr₃C₂-NiCr coatings. The Ni-20Cr coating had reduced the mass gain by 90% of that gained by the uncoated superalloy. The hot corrosion resistance shown by the Cr₃C₂-NiCr coating was slightly better compared with the NiCrBSi coating; however, both of the coatings performed better than the Stellite-6 coating. The Stellite-6 coating was the least effective among the coatings studied, but it was still successful in decreasing the mass gain to about one fourth compared with the uncoated superalloy. The formation of oxides and spinels of nickel, chromium, or cobalt may be contributing to the development of hot corrosion resistance in the coatings. This article focuses on the hot corrosion behavior of HVOF coatings. The characterization of these coatings has been presented in part I included in this issue.     

超音速火焰喷涂Cr3C2/NiCr涂层抗加沙空蚀性分析

采用HVOF技术在1Cr18Ni9Ti不锈钢基体上制备了Cr3C2/NiCr涂层,借助XRD,TEM,SEM等方法分析了涂层的组织形貌及相组成.以1Cr18Ni9Ti奥氏体不锈钢作为对比材料,用磁致伸缩空蚀仪配备扬沙装置测试了涂层在清水以及含沙水中抗空蚀性能.结果表明,涂层呈层状结构,含有未熔颗粒和少量孔隙,涂层由Cr3C2,Cr7C3,Cr23C6及NiCr等相组成;在清水试验中,1Cr18Ni9Ti不锈钢抗空蚀性能良好,与空蚀过程中1Cr18Ni9Ti奥氏体不锈钢产生加工硬化有直接关系;在含沙40 kg/m3试验水中,Cr3C2/NiCr涂层呈现出较好的抗空蚀性能,与涂层自身相组成以及较高硬度有关.Cr3C2/NiCr涂层破坏总是从孔隙等薄弱环节开始,而1Cr18Ni9Ti奥氏体不锈钢的破坏起始于晶界和孪晶界.     

Studies on the Sliding Wear Performance of Plasma Spray Ni-20Cr and Ni3Al Coatings

Two metallic powders namely Ni-20Cr and Ni₃Al were coated on AISI 309 SS steel by shrouded plasma spray process. The wear behavior of the bare, Ni-20Cr and Ni₃Al-coated AISI 309 SS steel was investigated according to ASTM Standard G99-03 on a Pin-on-Disc Wear Test Rig. The wear tests were carried out at normal loads of 30 and 50 N with a sliding velocity of 1 m/s. Cumulative wear rate and coefficient of friction (μ) were calculated for all the cases. The worn-out surfaces were then examined by scanning electron microscopy analysis. Both the as-sprayed coatings exhibited typical splat morphology. The XRD analysis indicated the formation of Ni phase for the Ni-20Cr coating and Ni₃Al phase for the Ni₃Al coating. It has been concluded that the plasma-sprayed Ni-20Cr and Ni₃Al coatings can be useful to reduce the wear rate of AISI 309 SS steel. The coatings were found to be adherent to the substrate steel during the wear tests. The plasma-sprayed Ni₃Al coating has been recommended as a better choice to reduce the wear of AISI 309 SS steel, in comparison with the Ni-20Cr coating.     

Enhancement of Service Life of Steam Generating Tubes in Oil-Fired Boiler for Power Generation Employing Plasma Spray Technology

The effects of Ni-50 mass% Cr alloy coating, that is plasma-sprayed onto the fire-side of steam generating tubes in a heavy oil-fired boiler, on the high temperature corrosion resistance were examined. One of the severe environments in the industrial manufacturing facilities, where thermal sprayed coatings are employed, is the high temperature corrosion such as the oxidation, sulfidation, and low melting fuel ash corrosion in the fire-side of boiler tubes. In the fossil fuel-fired steam generating boiler facilities, the degradation or failure of steam generating tubes that were derived from the contaminants in a lower grade fuel have often occurred. The situation of degradation of the water evaporator and superheater tubes and corrosion-preventing effects of plasma sprayed coating are described. The enhanced effects of plasma sprayed Ni-50 mass% Cr alloy coating for the suppression of hot corrosion failure of the steam generating tubes of boiler are summarized.     

超音速火焰喷涂Cr3C2-NiCr涂层在NaOH 溶液中的腐蚀及冲蚀腐蚀磨损性能

目的 分析超音速火焰喷涂制备的Cr3C2-NiCr涂层在碱性环境中的腐蚀及冲蚀腐蚀磨损性能,揭示涂层腐蚀及冲蚀腐蚀磨损失效机制。方法 利用超音速火焰喷涂技术在45#钢表面制备Cr3C2-NiCr金属陶瓷涂层,采用光学显微镜、显微硬度仪、碱性环境腐蚀性能试验台、电化学分析仪、冲蚀腐蚀磨损试验机、电子天平、扫描电子显微镜,分别对组织结构、显微硬度、碱性环境下耐蚀性能、耐冲蚀腐蚀磨损性能、冲蚀腐蚀磨损损失质量及表面形貌进行测试。结果 Cr3C2-NiCr涂层呈典型层状结构,内部随机分布着孔隙及氧化物,涂层孔隙率及显微硬度平均值分别为1.3%和817HV0.1。在pH=11的NaOH溶液中,涂层的电化学腐蚀电位为-0.38 V,腐蚀反应生成的氧化物可有效阻止腐蚀继续进行,长期浸泡过程中,腐蚀介质通过裂纹或穿透性孔隙渗入涂层内部直至基体表面,并发生腐蚀反应,形成的腐蚀产物逐渐累积并排出至涂层表面,最终形成体积较大且呈团絮状的腐蚀产物。在碱性腐蚀环境下,腐蚀介质加剧冲蚀磨损中的材料消耗。相同条件下,涂层腐蚀冲蚀磨损损失质量明显小于基体材料,涂层的冲蚀腐蚀磨损失效机制主要有腐蚀产物脱落、硬质颗粒剥落、粘结相磨耗、缺陷处因疲劳裂纹整体脱落。结论 在碱性环境中,Cr3C2-NiCr涂层具有较强的耐腐蚀性能,腐蚀介质能加快涂层冲蚀磨损进程,磨损后表面为非光滑表面,使涂层具有较优的抗冲蚀磨损性能,故Cr3C2-NiCr涂层可显著改善基体表面的综合使用性能。     

Slurry Erosion Behavior of F6NM Stainless Steel and High-Velocity Oxygen Fuel-Sprayed WC-10Co-4Cr Coating

WC-10Co-4Cr coating was applied to the surface of F6NM stainless steel by high-velocity oxygen-fuel spraying. The slurry erosion behavior of the matrix and coating was examined at different rotational speeds using a self-made machine. This experiment effectively simulates real slurry erosion in an environment with high silt load. At low velocity (<6 m/s), the main failure mechanism was cavitation. Small bubbles acted as an air cushion, obstructing direct contact between sand and the matrix surface. However, at velocity above 9 m/s, abrasive wear was the dominant failure mechanism. The results indicate that WC-10Co-4Cr coating significantly improved the slurry resistance at higher velocity, because it created a thin and dense WC coating on the surface.     

Cavitation Erosion Characteristics of Nitrocarburized and HPDL-Treated Martensitic Stainless Steels

This article deals with plasma ion-nitrocarburising and high power diode laser (HPDL) surface treatment of 13Cr4Ni and X10CrNiMoV1222 martensitic stainless steels to enhance their cavitation erosion resistance. These steels are commonly used in hydro turbines and boiler feed pumps. These treated steels have been evaluated for cavitation erosion resistance and it has been observed that the plasma ion-nitrocarburising process has significantly enhanced the cavitation erosion resistance as compared to untreated steel whereas HPDL-treated steels have shown marginal improvement. This is due to formation of high hardness nitrides during nitrocarburising and formation of moderate hardness martensitic phase due to rapid heating and cooling rates involved in HPDL treatment. The cavitation erosion and micro-hardness data of plasma ion-nitrocarburized as well as HPDL-treated steel samples and their comparison with hard deposits such as stellite and HVOF coating form the main part of the article.