Decreasing Porosity
Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Research Advisor
Van Aken, David C.
Advisor's Department
Materials Science and Engineering
Funding Source
Missouri Alliance for Minority Participation
Abstract
Current plasma spray coatings will contain 5 to 15% porosity. The proposed project will examine changes in the plasma gun design to decrease the porosity of the gas- deposited coating. A decrease in coating porosity is expected to increase the hardness and improve the corrosion resistance of the coating. With this study a more wear resistant efficient coating will be available. Although a similar process is available in coaxial spraying, our studies show possible improvements upon the coaxial method.
Biography
Mark is a sophomore attending the University of Missouri--Rolla majoring in Mechanical Engineering, from Kansas City, MO. He is employed by the University as a Residential Assistant of Thomas Jefferson Hall. Mark is involved in many residential hall associations; he also is a member of campus organizations. Mark is pursuing a career in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on design.
Research Category
Research Proposals
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Presentation Date
12 Apr 2006, 9:00 am
Decreasing Porosity
Current plasma spray coatings will contain 5 to 15% porosity. The proposed project will examine changes in the plasma gun design to decrease the porosity of the gas- deposited coating. A decrease in coating porosity is expected to increase the hardness and improve the corrosion resistance of the coating. With this study a more wear resistant efficient coating will be available. Although a similar process is available in coaxial spraying, our studies show possible improvements upon the coaxial method.
