| Abstract: | The microstructure, porosity, microhardness and adhesive strength of three plasma- sprayed ceramic coatings (Al2 O3, Cr2 O3 and Cr3 C2 NiCr) were tested. The wear resistance of the coatings was characterized through sand blasting test. The results showed that the erosion resistance of Cr2 O3 coating was better than Al2 O3 and Cr3 C2 NiCr coatings'.Through depositing the coating on the surface of boiler overheater tubes and on the surface of baffle- wall of carrying- coal grain blower to test its anti- erosion performance after a period of running, it was confirmed that the coatings present excellent wear resistance. Accordingly, it also demonstrates that ceramic coating has a promising prospects in surface protection in thermal power stations. |
