EP3074546B1 - Modified thermal barrier composite coatings - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to the field of thermal barrier composite coatings utilized to protect substrate materials from high temperature and corrosive environments.
- TBC's Thermal barrier coatings
- TBC's can be deposited by vapor processes, such as physical vapor deposition (PVD).
- PVD coatings typically are produced from process conditions designed to foster nucleation and growth of discrete, tightly packed, columnar grains which provides a compliant microstructure. The columnar grains are separated by small gaps that can relieve the stress in the coating. However, the gaps between the columns can provide pathways for penetration of contaminants which can induce corrosion of the underlying coating and/or substrate material.
- thermal barrier coatings can be applied by atmospheric plasma spray (APS) which are derived from a dry powder source.
- APS coatings are formed by heating a gas-propelled spray of a powdered metal oxide or non-oxide material with a plasma spray torch. The spray is heated to a temperature at which the powder particles become molten. The spray of molten particle is directed against a substrate surface where they solidify upon impact to create a coating.
- the conventional as-deposited APS microstructure is known to be characterized by overlapping splats of material. The inter-splat boundaries can be tightly joined or may be separated by gaps resulting in some porosity.
- APS coatings are generally less expensive to apply than EB-PVD coatings and they provide a better thermal and chemical seal against the surrounding environment than columnar-grained structures.
- the inter-splat gaps in the as-deposited APS microstructure tend to densify upon exposure to high temperatures. Such densification may result in a shorter operating life in a gas turbine environment by virtue of repeated thermal cycling inducing accumulation of thermal stresses within the coating that can ultimately cause spallation.
- a columnar structure may be produced by using an APS process (i.e., spray process performed under ambient temperature and pressure conditions) utilizing nano-sized powder commonly delivered by solution or suspension means.
- the inter-columnar gaps can provide strain relief.
- the plasma effluent and the particle size are tailored to a desired interaction range, the overlapping layers of deposited material can flow together to form a columnar ordering of the adjacent particle layers.
- EP 2 341 166 A1 there is disclosed a two-layered ceramic thermal barrier coating on a substrate, wherein a first coating layer can be applied directly on the substrate or on a metallic band coat, wherein the first coating layer is preferably applied by suspension plasma spraying of nano-structured particles with grain sizes of less than 500 nm.
- a second coating layer of the thermal barrier coating can be applied by a coating method such as plasma spray, HVOF or cold gas spraying.
- a thermal barrier coating for gas turbine engines comprising two ceramic layers on a substrate with or without applying a metallic bond coat between the substrate and the first ceramic layer.
- the first ceramic layer is applied by SPS and thereon a second ceramic layer, which is less tough and less thermally conductive than the first layer, and which may be applied by SPS, air plasma spraying (APS), high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) or electron beam physical vapor deposition (EB-PVO).
- SPS air plasma spraying
- HVOF high velocity oxy-fuel
- EB-PVO electron beam physical vapor deposition
- a multilayer thermal barrier coating of SPS and APS layers imparts the thermal barrier coating with good mechanical properties, e.g. erosion resistance, the SPS layer with a reduction of thermal conductivity.
- a first layer is deposited on a substrate by APS, and an overlaying second layer is deposited by SPS.
- the invention may include any of the following aspects in various combinations and may also include any other aspect of the present invention described below in the written description.
- the present invention offers a coating system that allows for a single coating structure to exhibit properties previously considered mutually exclusive.
- the present invention also offers a unique approach for tailoring specific properties of a coating structure as a function of location within the coating.
- the present invention is a thermal barrier modified composite coating as it is defined in claim 1.
- the present disclosure relates to novel TBC composite coatings.
- the coatings of the present invention are particularly suitable for high-temperature applications, in particular gas turbine blades.
- the disclosure is set out herein in various embodiments and with reference to various aspects and features of the invention.
- TBC's of the present invention can achieve improved performance, in relation to other types of materials, including conventional thermal barrier materials. Unless indicated otherwise, it should be understood that all compositions are expressed as weight percentages (wt %) based on the total weight of the formulation.
- the TBC's of the present invention offer unique alternatives to conventional TBC's.
- the TBC's of the present invention include a first and a second layer which are selected to be compatible with each other so as to interact with each another in a synergistic manner to create and maintain superior thermomechanical compliance in terms of adhesion and bond strength at the coating-substrate interface while simultaneously improving selected coating properties in the bulk and/or free surface of the composite coating structure.
- thermomechanical compliance as used herein and throughout the specification is intended to refer to the ability of the first coating layer to maintain sufficient adhesion and bond strength to the substrate surface during repetitive thermal heating and cooling (i.e., "thermal cycling") so as to not undergo spallation from thermal shock impact that can be created by thermal cycling that occurs during use of the coated substrates in high temperature environments, such as, for example, gas turbine applications.
- thermal cycling repetitive thermal heating and cooling
- the composite coating structure is tailored to have one or more selected properties that may vary continuously within each of the first and/or second layers or in a discrete manner from a location within the first coating layer to a location within the second coating layer.
- the selected bulk properties comprise a lower porosity than that of the first coating layer and an improved mechanical erosion barrier in comparison to the first coating layer.
- FIG. 1a shows an optical micrograph of a representative first coating layer 100 of the present invention having macro columnar features
- Figure 1b is an optical micrograph that shows the first coating layer 100 at higher magnification.
- Figures 1a and 1b show the first coating layer 100 bonded to a substrate 110.
- the first coating layer 100 serves as an undercoat for a second coating layer to be deposited thereon in the formation of a composite coating system.
- first coating layer and "undercoat layer” will be used interchangeably throughout the specification.
- Figures 1a and 1b show the first coating layer 100 has macro columnar features 120.
- the macro columnar features 120 are comprised of microstructural features that include nano and/or sub-micron sized splats derived from a precursor liquid suspension of nano-sized and/or submicron sized precursor particles.
- liquid suspension as used herein is intended to refer to a suspension plasma spray (SPS) whereby fine particles as described herein can be effectively suspended and transported to the target substrate without substantial agglomeration to produce a coating.
- SPS suspension plasma spray
- the majority of the precursor material are preferably splats which are partially molten and/or fully molten prior to impinging on the substrate 110. Any resultant particles that re-solidify prior to impacting the substrate 110 tend to become entrapped and lodged within the surrounding splats.
- the splats are randomly oriented to produce an isotropic crystallographic orientation in the first coating or undercoat layer 100.
- the portion of the splats bonded to the surface of the substrate 110 forms a thermomechanical compliant interface that can remain adhered to the surface during thermal cycling conditions typically encountered by TBC's.
- Figures 1a and 1b further show that a controlled amount of porosity is built-in between adjacently configured macro columnar features 120 as well as within the macro columnar features 120.
- the built-in porosity of the columnar undercoat layer 100 can further improve thermomechanical compliance during thermal cycling. As a result, the undercoat layer 100 can aid in extending the lifetime of the inventive TBC in comparison to conventional TBC's.
- Figures 1a and 1b show that the macro-columnar features 120 of the undercoat layer 100 have a distinctive and unique feature of peaks 130 and valleys 140 along the free surfaces of the first coating layer.
- the term "free surfaces" as used herein in connection with the undercoat layer 100 is intended to refer to that portion of the first coating layer 100 that can bond with a topcoat or second coating layer, as will be discussed. It should be understood that the terms “topcoat layer” and “second coating layer” will be used interchangeably throughout the specification.
- the peaks 130 and valleys 140 can be better seen in the higher magnification of Figure 1b .
- the peaks 130 and valleys 140 enhance the properties of the undercoat layer 100 in a manner that creates improved bonding and thermomechanical compliance between the undercoat layer 100 and a subsequent topcoat or second coating layer.
- the peaks 130 and valleys 140 can be produced to have a selected distribution and pattern based on control of the thermal spray process and coating media conditions.
- the peaks 130 and valleys 140 produce a random-like distribution to create an irregular free surface which is jagged and tortuous, as can be seen in Figure 1b .
- the degree of tortuosity of the undercoat layer 100 that is required may depend on several factors, including the end-use application and the type of second coating layer to be bonded thereto.
- the tortuosity is sufficient to create a favorable interfacial boundary over which a second coating can be applied and remain adhered thereto during operational use of the composite coating.
- Figures 1a and 1b shows that the width and height of each of the peaks 1 30 and valleys 140 are substantially non-uniform in order to enhance the tortuosity along the free surface of the first coating layer 100.
- the microstructure of the undercoat is defined by splats and grains contained within the splats.
- the grains are substantially non-equiaxed.
- the grains are produced by undergoing cooling and directional solidification upon making contact with the substrate 110 to produce an anisotropic crystallographic orientation.
- the solidified grains within the splats acquire a directional orientation whereby the grains generally are aligned and grow in a preferred directionality, thereby creating localized texture.
- the fine microstructural features of the undercoat layer 100 may be less than 25 microns ( ⁇ m), and more preferably less than about 10 microns ( ⁇ m) in size to enhance adhesion onto the substrate 110, which is smooth. In another embodiment, the microstructural features of the undercoat range from about 10 ⁇ m down to about 50 nm in size or less.
- a smooth substrate as used herein is intended to mean a surface having a roughness (designated as "Ra") of less than 3,18 ⁇ m (125 ⁇ in).
- the undercoat layer 100 of the present invention may be applied onto a smooth substrate surface characterized by a Ra between 0,635 and 2,032 ⁇ m (25 to 80 ⁇ in).
- the first coating layer 100 therefore not only bonds to a smooth substrate surface, but can maintain thermomechanical compliance to the substrate 110 during the severe thermal cycling occurring during its lifetime, thereby extending the lifetime of the coated part such as a gas turbine assembly without requiring repair and/or restoration work.
- the undercoat layer 100 is designed with a controlled amount of built-in porosity to improve thermomechanical compliance during thermal cycling, an extended lifetime of the TBC composite of the present invention in comparison to conventional TBC's can be achieved.
- the built-in porosity in combination with the tortuous interfacial boundary along the free surfaces of the undercoat layer 100 can also enhance insulative properties of the composite coating.
- the undercoat layer 100 by virtue of its relatively small size (i.e., sub-micron or smaller) can be prepared by suspending the precursor material in a liquid carrier during a thermal spray process utilizing a plasma torch to enable effective deposition and coverage of the sub-micron or smaller particles onto the substrate without particle agglomeration as would typically occur if the sub-micron particles were utilized as a dry powder.
- Suitable liquid carriers may include solvents which are aqueous based or fuels.
- suitable solvent materials include, by of example and not intending to be limiting, water, ethanol, methanol, ethylene glycol, kerosene and propylene.
- the exact plasma torch conditions to be selected will be dependent upon several parameters, including the specific type of torch employed and the specific coating media selected for the undercoat and topcoat, as would be recognized by one of ordinary skill in the art.
- thermal barrier precursor materials can be utilized for making the first coating layer 100, such as any suitable ceramic or cermet coating material.
- a ceramic material such as a stabilized zirconia material may be used.
- Other examples include yttria-stabilized zirconia.
- oxides, such as hafnates and cerates can be used along with other oxides that may be stabilized with yttria or other stabilizing agents, such as, for example, ceria.
- the present invention also contemplates zirconium oxide, yttrium oxide, aluminum oxide or any other type of suitable rare earth oxide.
- the columnar grained structure is thermomechanically compliant, it generally cannot on its own create the desired properties of a TBC.
- a second coating layer or topcoat 200 that is compatible with the undercoat layer 100 of Figures 1a and 1b can be bonded thereto to produce a novel TBC composite coating system 220 in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
- the topcoat 200 of Figure 2 is shown not as a micrograph, but rather as an illustration whereby any suitable topcoat 200 can be selected that is complementary and compatible for bonding with the undercoat 100.
- the top coat 200 may be selected as a dense TBC, or any other TBC as will be shown in greater detail in Figures 3 and 4 .
- the tortuous free ends or free surfaces of the undercoat layer 100 provide an effective interfacial boundary 210 for the second coating layer 200 to bond thereto.
- the one or more deficient properties of the first coating layer 100 can be offset or compensated by selection of a suitable second coating layer 200 that is not deficient in the same, thereby improving the overall performance of the TBC composite coating system 200 with respect to that particular deficient property.
- the first coating layer 100 by itself may contain an unacceptably high level of porosity which enhances thermomechanical compliance at the expense of not being able to effectively inhibit heat flow to the surface of the substrate 110.
- the second coating layer 200 can be selected that possesses sufficiently low thermal conductivity relative to the first coating layer 100 so as to balance or offset this particular deficiency in the first coating layer 100. Because the second coating layer 200 may be exposed to the high temperature environment of a component such as a combustion engine, its lower thermal conductivity inhibits heat flow much more effectively than the first coating layer 100. Additionally, the superior compliance of the first coating layer 100 maintains sustained integrity of the composite coating structure 220 in a manner that direct bonding of the second coating layer 200 to the substrate 110 cannot achieve. In other words, the direct bonding of the second coating layer 200 to the smooth or even roughened substrate surface 110 would potentially cause spallation and shorten the operational lifetime of the coated part.
- second coating layers can be applied onto the tortuous interface of the first coating layer.
- selection of the appropriate second coating layer improves the overall bulk and free surface properties of the composite coating system without sacrificing loss of thermocompliance, as will be shown in the Examples.
- Possible composite coatings contemplated by the present invention are shown in Figures 3 and 4 .
- Figure 3 shows a composite coating system 300 consisting of a densified columnar coating as the second coating layer 320 and a porous columnar coating 310 as the undercoat or first coating layer.
- the densified columnar coating 320 may be applied onto porous columnar undercoat 310 by any suitable process.
- the densified columnar coating 320 is derived from a liquid suspension of particles having a median size greater than that of the median size of the first coating layer 310.
- the densified columnar coating 320 has a higher density and lower porosity than the undercoat layer 310.
- the densified columnar coating 320 provides erosion resistance at its free surface and/or bulk regions.
- the undercoat 310 is the first coating layer and has a columnar structure directly bonded to a smooth substrate 330.
- the columnar undercoat structure 310 is as described in Figs. 1a and 1b .
- the undercoat layer 310 has built-in porosity by virtue of its macro columnar structural features described and shown in Figures 1a and 1b .
- the porous undercoat 310 has greater porosity than the densified columnar coating 320 and therefore provides the requisite thermomechanical compliance to extend the lifetime of the composite coating system 300 in comparison to conventional composite TBC systems.
- the composite coating system 300 of Figure 3 grades the density within the column from across the thickness of the coating.
- the density can be graded in several ways. In one embodiment, the density increases along a path starting at a location within either the first coating layer 310, or adjacent to the interface of the first coating layer 310 and the second coating layer 320, and then extending in a direction towards a point on the free surface of the second coating layer 320.
- the grading can occur in a continuous manner or discrete manner. It should be understood that other coating properties may also be graded.
- the densified columnar coating 320 preferably has a greater thickness than the first coating layer 310 to further enhance erosion resistance properties. This combination of superior thermomechanical compliance provided by the first coating layer 310 and improved coating properties in the bulk and/or free surface provided by the second coating layer 320 produces a compliant composite coating system 300 with superior erosion resistance not previously possible by conventional TBC composite systems.
- Figure 4 shows a composite coating system 500 consisting of a densely vertically cracked (DVC) topcoat 520 as the second coating layer and a porous columnar coating 510 as the undercoat or first coating layer.
- the DVC topcoat 520 utilizes a dense vertically cracked microstructure to create a dense barrier for erosion resistance.
- the DVC topcoat 520 may in some instances serve as an EBC.
- the undercoat 510 is bonded to a smooth substrate 530 and maintains a level of thermomechanical compliance not attainable by the DVC topcoat 520 itself.
- the erosion resistance of the second coating layer 520 is higher than that of the first coating layer 510.
- the first coating layer 510 is relatively more porous and columnar and may be modified at its free surfaces in comparison to that of Figures 3 and 4 to allow compatibility with the DVC topcoat 520 at the bond interface. In this manner, a compliant composite coating system 500 is customized and created with superior erosion resistance not previously possible by conventional TBC composite systems.
- thermomechanical compliance of the modified composite TBC's of the present invention with other materials by conducting furnace cycle tests (FCT's), as will now be discussed in the Examples below.
- FCT tests a smooth Ni based superalloy substrate having a surface roughness Ra of 0,635 to 1,016 ⁇ m (25-40 ⁇ in) was utilized.
- the substrate surface was not pre-roughened, but only lightly burnished to remove any impurities at the free surface prior to coating.
- a fine mesh media was utilized to attain a final surface roughness that was within a surface range of 0,635 to 1,016 ⁇ m (25-40 ⁇ in).
- a commercially available Progressive Surface 100HETM plasma torch was employed to prepare the SPS undercoats for the Baseline Coatings in Comparative Examples 1 and 2; the SPS undercoat and SPS top coat in Example 1; and the SPS undercoat in Example 2.
- Torch conditions when utilizing the Progressive Surface 100HETM torch to prepare each of such coatings included gas flows and chemistries of 5,1 standard cubic meter per hour (180 scfh) argon; 3,4 standard cubic meter per hour (120 scfh) nitrogen; and 3,4 standard cubic meter per hour (120 scfh) hydrogen.
- the torch was operated at power levels of 100-105 kW and 450-500 Amps.
- the feedrate of the suspension feedstock was about 40-50 mL/min.
- the feedstock employed was an ethanol suspension of about 7-8wt% YSZ submicron sized particles.
- the suspension was radially injected into the plasma effluent externally of the Progressive Surface 100HETM.
- the torch was rastered across the part at a constant surface speed for a select number of passes until the desired coating thickness was accumulated.
- the topcoat for the APS Densely Vertically Cracked (DVC) coating in Example 2 was produced using a PST 1100 series torch.
- the feedstock employed with the torch was an ethanol suspension of about 7-8wt% YSZ submicron sized particles.
- Plasma spray conditions were operated at 90 grams/minute of feedstock.
- the total current employed ranged from 150-170 Amps.
- the primary torch gas flows was 2,55 standard cubic meter per hour (90 scfh) torch gas; 2,55 standard cubic meter per hour (90 scfh) argon; and 1,13 standard cubic meter per hour (40 scfh) hydrogen gas.
- Each FCT cycle consisted of exposing the coated sample to an elevated temperature of 1135 °C (2075F) and holding at such temperature for 50 min followed by cooling the coated sample to 24 °C (75F) for 10 minutes. The average number of FCT cycles completed under such conditions was determined for each of the coatings tested. The coating was considered to fail after 20% of the total coating area was determined to spall from the substrate. A high number of FCT cycles prior to failure is desirable.
- Coated samples were also prepared from the modified composite TBC's of the present invention and various other materials to test for resistance against mechanical erosion.
- Each mechanical erosion test was conducted under controlled conditions that consisted of subjecting the coated samples to angular-shaped, alumina particles having a median size of 50 microns. The particles impinged the coated sample at a particle velocity of 61 m/s (200 ft/sec) at 20C room temperature.
- An erosion rate is established for the test sample based on the exposure to a set mass of alumina erosion media. In other words, a mass of eroded coating material per mass of alumina erosion media is determined. A low erosion rate is desirable.
- the grain macrostructure was evaluated using optical microscopy.
- a non-composite coating was prepared (designated Columnar SPS Baseline) from a feedstock material of 7-8wt% yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) in an ethanol-based suspension.
- the material had a submicron size of about 330 nm diameter.
- the material was suspended in the ethanol-based suspension and then thermally sprayed onto a smooth substrate having a surface roughness of 0,635 to 1,016 ⁇ m (25-40 ⁇ in).
- a coating thickness of about 305 to 381 ⁇ m (12 - 15 mil) was obtained.
- the resultant coating comprised macro columnar features.
- the column features were generally uniform in width across the surface of the substrate with each other.
- the features were also equivalent in height with each other.
- a regular smooth interface having uniform coating thickness was produced.
- FCT cycles were performed to assess the thermomechanical performance of the non-composite coating. An average number of approximately 850 FCT cycles were completed, as shown by the bar labeled "Columnar SPS Baseline" in Figure 7 .
- coated non-composite samples were prepared for mechanical erosion testing.
- the erosion rate was determined in units of mg of tested material eroded per gram of alumina particle impinging the coated surface. This sample performed the worst of all tested materials, as evident by an erosion rate of approximately 1.05 mg/g, as shown by the bar labeled "Columnar SPS Baseline" in Figure 8 .
- a non-composite coating was prepared (designated APS DVC) from a feedstock material of 7-8 wt% YSZ dry powder.
- the material had a median particle diameter of 22 - 62 ⁇ m.
- the material was thermally sprayed by APS onto a smooth substrate having a surface roughness Ra of 0,635 to 1,016 ⁇ m (25-40 ⁇ in). It was observed that that the APS DVC coating exhibited poor quality and coverage. The coating quality was too poor to produce any substantial coating, and only a maximum thickness of 25,4 ⁇ m (1 mil) was obtained in those regions where it was considered adherent.
- Additional coated non-composite samples were prepared for mechanical erosion testing.
- the erosion rate was determined in units of mg of tested material eroded per gram of alumina particle impinging the coated surface.
- the non-composite samples showed an erosion rate of between about .2-.25 mg/g, as shown by the bar labeled "APS DVC" in Figure 8 .
- a composite coating system (designated "Columnar SPS Composite A”) was prepared as shown in Figure 5 .
- the undercoat layer was prepared from feedstock of 7-8wt% yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ).
- the undercoat material had a median particle diameter of about 330 nm.
- the undercoat material was suspended in an ethanol based suspension and then thermally sprayed onto a smooth substrate having a surface roughness Ra of 0,635 to 1,016 ⁇ m (25-40 ⁇ in).
- the coating thickness of the undercoat was 152 to 178 ⁇ m (6 -7 mil).
- the topcoat layer was prepared from a feedstock material of 7-8wt% YSZ.
- the top topcoat material had a median particle diameter of about 2 ⁇ m.
- the topcoat material was suspended in a liquid carrier of an ethanol-based suspension and then thermally sprayed onto the substrate.
- the coating thickness of the topcoat was 102 to 127 ⁇ m(4-5 mil).
- the thickness of the composite coating was 254 to 305 ⁇ m (10 - 12 mil).
- the resultant composite coating system produced is shown in Figure 5 .
- the composite contained a porous macro columnar undercoat and a dense macro columnar top coat.
- the undercoat layer maintained thermomechanical compliance of the coating layer on the smooth substrate surface while the tortuous interfacial boundary provided improved mechanical bonding between the first and the second coating layers.
- Additional coated composite samples were prepared for mechanical erosion testing.
- the erosion rate was determined in units of mg of tested material eroded per gram of alumina particle impinging the coated surface.
- the sample produced an erosion rate of about .3-.35 mg/g, as shown by the bar labeled "Columnar SPS Composite A" in Figure 8 .
- the erosion results represented about a 70% improvement in erosion rate resistance in comparison to the coated sample of Comparative Example 1.
- a composite coating system (designated "Columnar SPS Composite B") was prepared as shown in Figure 6 .
- the undercoat layer was prepared from a feedstock of 7-8wt% yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ).
- the undercoat material had a median particle diameter of about 330 nm.
- the undercoat material was suspended in an ethanol based suspension and then thermally sprayed onto a smooth substrate having a surface roughness Ra of 0,635 to 1,016 ⁇ m (25-40 ⁇ in).
- the coating thickness of the undercoat was 152 to 178 ⁇ m (6 -7 mils).
- the topcoat layer was prepared from a feedstock material of 7-8 wt% YSZ dry powder having an average particle diameter between 22 - 62 ⁇ m.
- the topcoat material was thermally sprayed by atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) onto a smooth substrate surface to produce an APS Densely Vertically Cracked (DVC) topcoat.
- the thickness of the APS DVC topcoat was about 203 ⁇ m (8 mil) and the total composite coating thickness was about 356 to 381 ⁇ m (14-15 mil).
- the resultant composite coating system is shown in Figure 6 .
- the first coating or undercoat layer was more porous and provided thermomechanical compliance.
- the second coating or topcoat layer was denser and provided a barrier to mechanical erosion.
- Additional coated composite samples were prepared for mechanical erosion testing.
- the erosion rate was determined in units of mg of tested material eroded per gram of alumina particle impinging the coated surface.
- the sample produced an erosion rate of slightly under .2 mg/g, as shown by the bar labeled "Columnar SPS Composite B" in Figure 8 .
- the results represented about an 80% improvement in erosion rate resistance in comparison to the coated sample of Comparative Example 1.
- the Examples demonstrate that the inventive composite coatings of Examples 1 and 2 have the ability to maintain the thermomechanical compliance of a non-composite columnar coating (Comparative Example 1) while simultaneously achieving improved erosion resistance of an APS DVC (Comparative Example 2). Furthermore, the inventive composite coatings have the ability to bond and adhere to smooth substrate interfaces (e.g. ⁇ 2,54 ⁇ m (100 ⁇ in) Ra), while also retaining thermal conductivity values consistent with thermal spray coatings. Additionally, the inventive TBC's are produced at a lower cost range in comparison to other typical thermal spray processes. Generally speaking, the ability for conventional TBC's to maintain thermomechanical compliance during repetitive thermal shock cycling was possible only at the expense of significantly reduced erosion resistance and other properties at the bulk and/or free surface of the coated sample. Examples 1 and 2 demonstrate that a specifically designed first coating layer having a non-uniform columnar macrostructure and bonded to a smooth substrate roughness enabled a subsequent second coating compatible with the first coating layer to be applied thereto.
- the second coating is selected so as to complement the first coating layer by exhibiting one or more improved properties at the bulk and/or free surface of the resultant composite coating structure.
- the present invention offers TBC composite structures that possess a combination of improved properties (e.g., thermomechanical compliance and erosion/corrosion resistance) previously recognized as mutually exclusive properties due to competing design considerations.
- any suitable top coating can be utilized to provide desired bulk and free surface coating properties as may be desired for particular TBC applications as well as other types of applications.
- the specifically designed undercoat free surface may be modified as needed to ensure adequate bonding of the particular topcoat.
- some topcoats may require increased tortuosity (i.e., increased non-uniformity in the heights and widths of adjacent peaks and valleys) of the free surfaces of the undercoat for adequate bonding of the topcoat.
- Properties of the first coating layer are selectively tailored by virtue of the macrostructural features shown in Figures 1a and 1b .
- Of particular significance is the ability of the present invention to maintain adhesion to a smooth substrate and bond strength during thermal cycling, thereby producing materials with superior thermomechanical compliance in comparison to conventional thermal barrier coatings such as a DVC, abradable coating, environmental barrier coating or a densified columnar coating - none of which can typically maintain sustained adhesion and bond strength during thermal cycling.
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- The present invention relates generally to the field of thermal barrier composite coatings utilized to protect substrate materials from high temperature and corrosive environments.
- Thermal barrier coatings (hereinafter, referred to as "TBC's") applied onto a substrate are known to inhibit the flow of heat into the substrate. TBC's are commonly utilized to protect alloy components of gas turbine engines that are exposed to hot combustion gases.
- TBC's can be deposited by vapor processes, such as physical vapor deposition (PVD). Such PVD coatings typically are produced from process conditions designed to foster nucleation and growth of discrete, tightly packed, columnar grains which provides a compliant microstructure. The columnar grains are separated by small gaps that can relieve the stress in the coating. However, the gaps between the columns can provide pathways for penetration of contaminants which can induce corrosion of the underlying coating and/or substrate material.
- As an alternative, thermal barrier coatings can be applied by atmospheric plasma spray (APS) which are derived from a dry powder source. APS coatings are formed by heating a gas-propelled spray of a powdered metal oxide or non-oxide material with a plasma spray torch. The spray is heated to a temperature at which the powder particles become molten. The spray of molten particle is directed against a substrate surface where they solidify upon impact to create a coating. The conventional as-deposited APS microstructure is known to be characterized by overlapping splats of material. The inter-splat boundaries can be tightly joined or may be separated by gaps resulting in some porosity. APS coatings are generally less expensive to apply than EB-PVD coatings and they provide a better thermal and chemical seal against the surrounding environment than columnar-grained structures. However, the inter-splat gaps in the as-deposited APS microstructure tend to densify upon exposure to high temperatures. Such densification may result in a shorter operating life in a gas turbine environment by virtue of repeated thermal cycling inducing accumulation of thermal stresses within the coating that can ultimately cause spallation.
- A columnar structure may be produced by using an APS process (i.e., spray process performed under ambient temperature and pressure conditions) utilizing nano-sized powder commonly delivered by solution or suspension means. The inter-columnar gaps can provide strain relief. When the plasma effluent and the particle size are tailored to a desired interaction range, the overlapping layers of deposited material can flow together to form a columnar ordering of the adjacent particle layers. While such a columnar structure may have some advantages when compared to the conventional as-deposited APS microstructure, these coatings have drawbacks, including low erosion resistance when tailored to have low intra-columnar densities; a direct heat path along the inter-columnar gaps; and/or potentially low resistance to chemical infiltration due to inter-columnar gaps and low intra-columnar densities.
- In
EP 2 341 166 A1 there is disclosed a two-layered ceramic thermal barrier coating on a substrate, wherein a first coating layer can be applied directly on the substrate or on a metallic band coat, wherein the first coating layer is preferably applied by suspension plasma spraying of nano-structured particles with grain sizes of less than 500 nm. A second coating layer of the thermal barrier coating can be applied by a coating method such as plasma spray, HVOF or cold gas spraying. - In
US 2013/224453 A1 there is disclosed a thermal barrier coating for gas turbine engines comprising two ceramic layers on a substrate with or without applying a metallic bond coat between the substrate and the first ceramic layer. The first ceramic layer is applied by SPS and thereon a second ceramic layer, which is less tough and less thermally conductive than the first layer, and which may be applied by SPS, air plasma spraying (APS), high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) or electron beam physical vapor deposition (EB-PVO). - In
DE 10 2008 007870 A1 there is disclosed a multilayer thermal barrier coating of SPS and APS layers. The APS layer imparts the thermal barrier coating with good mechanical properties, e.g. erosion resistance, the SPS layer with a reduction of thermal conductivity. In an embodiment a first layer is deposited on a substrate by APS, and an overlaying second layer is deposited by SPS. - In view of the drawbacks of conventional TBC's, there is an unmet need for TBC's with a compliant structure that can maintain adhesion to the substrate during thermal cycling while protecting the integrity of the substrate by inhibiting heat flow towards the substrate surface and blocking pathways for penetration of contaminants which can induce corrosion and/or erosion of the substrate surface.
- The invention may include any of the following aspects in various combinations and may also include any other aspect of the present invention described below in the written description.
- The present invention offers a coating system that allows for a single coating structure to exhibit properties previously considered mutually exclusive. The present invention also offers a unique approach for tailoring specific properties of a coating structure as a function of location within the coating. The present invention is a thermal barrier modified composite coating as it is defined in claim 1.
- The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following, more detailed description thereof, presented in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:
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Figure 1a shows an optical micrograph of a representative first coating layer of the present invention having columnar grained macrostructures; -
Figure 1b shows an optical micrograph of the columnar grained coating ofFig. 1a at a higher magnification; -
Figure 2 generally illustrates any suitable second coating layer that can be bonded to the free surfaces of the first coating layer ofFigures 1a and 1b ; -
Figure 3 illustrates an exemplary composite coating system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention in which the second coating layer is a dense columnar coating; -
Figure 4 illustrates an exemplary composite coating system in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention, in which the second coating layer is a DVC; -
Figure 5 shows an optical micrograph of a columnar composite coating system that was prepared in accordance with the principles of the present invention; -
Figure 6 shows an optical micrograph for another columnar composite coating system that was prepared in accordance with the principles of the present invention; -
Figure 7 plots and compares the results of various furnace cycle tests for different thermal barrier coating materials; and -
Figure 8 plots and compares the results of various mechanical erosion resistance tests for different thermal barrier coating materials. - The following conversions apply:
- 1 µin = 0.0254 µm
- (1°F - 32) × 5/9 = -17.22°C
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m
- The objectives and advantages of the invention will be better understood from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments thereof in connection. The present disclosure relates to novel TBC composite coatings. The coatings of the present invention are particularly suitable for high-temperature applications, in particular gas turbine blades. The disclosure is set out herein in various embodiments and with reference to various aspects and features of the invention.
- The relationship and functioning of the various elements of this invention are better understood by the following detailed description. The detailed description contemplates the features, aspects and embodiments in various permutations and combinations, as being within the scope of the disclosure. The disclosure may therefore be specified as comprising, consisting or consisting essentially of, any of such combinations and permutations of these specific features, aspects, and embodiments, or a selected one or ones thereof.
- A novel TBC composite coating system has been discovered with significantly improved performance characteristics. As will be discussed herein, the TBC's of the present invention can achieve improved performance, in relation to other types of materials, including conventional thermal barrier materials. Unless indicated otherwise, it should be understood that all compositions are expressed as weight percentages (wt %) based on the total weight of the formulation.
- The TBC's of the present invention offer unique alternatives to conventional TBC's. In particular, the TBC's of the present invention include a first and a second layer which are selected to be compatible with each other so as to interact with each another in a synergistic manner to create and maintain superior thermomechanical compliance in terms of adhesion and bond strength at the coating-substrate interface while simultaneously improving selected coating properties in the bulk and/or free surface of the composite coating structure. The term "thermomechanical compliance" as used herein and throughout the specification is intended to refer to the ability of the first coating layer to maintain sufficient adhesion and bond strength to the substrate surface during repetitive thermal heating and cooling (i.e., "thermal cycling") so as to not undergo spallation from thermal shock impact that can be created by thermal cycling that occurs during use of the coated substrates in high temperature environments, such as, for example, gas turbine applications. In this manner, the composite coating structure is tailored to have one or more selected properties that may vary continuously within each of the first and/or second layers or in a discrete manner from a location within the first coating layer to a location within the second coating layer. The selected bulk properties comprise a lower porosity than that of the first coating layer and an improved mechanical erosion barrier in comparison to the first coating layer.
- Exemplary first coating layers are shown in
Figures 1a and 1b. Figure 1a shows an optical micrograph of a representativefirst coating layer 100 of the present invention having macro columnar features, andFigure 1b is an optical micrograph that shows thefirst coating layer 100 at higher magnification.Figures 1a and 1b show thefirst coating layer 100 bonded to asubstrate 110. Thefirst coating layer 100 serves as an undercoat for a second coating layer to be deposited thereon in the formation of a composite coating system. It should be understood that the terms "first coating layer" and "undercoat layer" will be used interchangeably throughout the specification.Figures 1a and 1b show thefirst coating layer 100 has macro columnar features 120. The macro columnar features 120 are comprised of microstructural features that include nano and/or sub-micron sized splats derived from a precursor liquid suspension of nano-sized and/or submicron sized precursor particles. It should be understood that the term liquid suspension as used herein is intended to refer to a suspension plasma spray (SPS) whereby fine particles as described herein can be effectively suspended and transported to the target substrate without substantial agglomeration to produce a coating. The majority of the precursor material are preferably splats which are partially molten and/or fully molten prior to impinging on thesubstrate 110. Any resultant particles that re-solidify prior to impacting thesubstrate 110 tend to become entrapped and lodged within the surrounding splats. The splats are randomly oriented to produce an isotropic crystallographic orientation in the first coating orundercoat layer 100. The portion of the splats bonded to the surface of thesubstrate 110 forms a thermomechanical compliant interface that can remain adhered to the surface during thermal cycling conditions typically encountered by TBC's. -
Figures 1a and 1b further show that a controlled amount of porosity is built-in between adjacently configured macro columnar features 120 as well as within the macro columnar features 120. The built-in porosity of thecolumnar undercoat layer 100 can further improve thermomechanical compliance during thermal cycling. As a result, theundercoat layer 100 can aid in extending the lifetime of the inventive TBC in comparison to conventional TBC's. -
Figures 1a and 1b show that the macro-columnar features 120 of theundercoat layer 100 have a distinctive and unique feature ofpeaks 130 andvalleys 140 along the free surfaces of the first coating layer. The term "free surfaces" as used herein in connection with theundercoat layer 100 is intended to refer to that portion of thefirst coating layer 100 that can bond with a topcoat or second coating layer, as will be discussed. It should be understood that the terms "topcoat layer" and "second coating layer" will be used interchangeably throughout the specification. Thepeaks 130 andvalleys 140 can be better seen in the higher magnification ofFigure 1b . Without being bound by any theory, it is believed that thepeaks 130 andvalleys 140 enhance the properties of theundercoat layer 100 in a manner that creates improved bonding and thermomechanical compliance between theundercoat layer 100 and a subsequent topcoat or second coating layer. Thepeaks 130 andvalleys 140 can be produced to have a selected distribution and pattern based on control of the thermal spray process and coating media conditions. In a preferred embodiment, thepeaks 130 andvalleys 140 produce a random-like distribution to create an irregular free surface which is jagged and tortuous, as can be seen inFigure 1b . The degree of tortuosity of theundercoat layer 100 that is required may depend on several factors, including the end-use application and the type of second coating layer to be bonded thereto. Generally speaking, the tortuosity is sufficient to create a favorable interfacial boundary over which a second coating can be applied and remain adhered thereto during operational use of the composite coating.Figures 1a and 1b shows that the width and height of each of the peaks 1 30 andvalleys 140 are substantially non-uniform in order to enhance the tortuosity along the free surface of thefirst coating layer 100. - The microstructure of the undercoat is defined by splats and grains contained within the splats. The grains are substantially non-equiaxed. The grains are produced by undergoing cooling and directional solidification upon making contact with the
substrate 110 to produce an anisotropic crystallographic orientation. The solidified grains within the splats acquire a directional orientation whereby the grains generally are aligned and grow in a preferred directionality, thereby creating localized texture. - The fine microstructural features of the
undercoat layer 100 may be less than 25 microns (µm), and more preferably less than about 10 microns (µm) in size to enhance adhesion onto thesubstrate 110, which is smooth. In another embodiment, the microstructural features of the undercoat range from about 10 µm down to about 50 nm in size or less. A smooth substrate as used herein is intended to mean a surface having a roughness (designated as "Ra") of less than 3,18 µm (125 µin). In one embodiment, theundercoat layer 100 of the present invention may be applied onto a smooth substrate surface characterized by a Ra between 0,635 and 2,032 µm (25 to 80 µin). Surface preparation of the substrate surface is therefore not required prior to thermal spraying of thefirst coating layer 100 onto thesubstrate 110. This is in contrast to conventional thermal barrier coatings, which generally cannot adhere to a smooth surface without surface roughening of the substrate surface. Surface roughening is particularly detrimental to gas turbine blades which are exposed to high temperature environments under which the metal surface of the gas turbine blade can oxidize and form an oxide layer which has a tendency to spall. The spallation is enhanced as a result of the accumulation of residual thermal stresses within the roughened oxide layer. - The
first coating layer 100 therefore not only bonds to a smooth substrate surface, but can maintain thermomechanical compliance to thesubstrate 110 during the severe thermal cycling occurring during its lifetime, thereby extending the lifetime of the coated part such as a gas turbine assembly without requiring repair and/or restoration work. - Because the
undercoat layer 100 is designed with a controlled amount of built-in porosity to improve thermomechanical compliance during thermal cycling, an extended lifetime of the TBC composite of the present invention in comparison to conventional TBC's can be achieved. The built-in porosity in combination with the tortuous interfacial boundary along the free surfaces of theundercoat layer 100 can also enhance insulative properties of the composite coating. - The
undercoat layer 100 by virtue of its relatively small size (i.e., sub-micron or smaller) can be prepared by suspending the precursor material in a liquid carrier during a thermal spray process utilizing a plasma torch to enable effective deposition and coverage of the sub-micron or smaller particles onto the substrate without particle agglomeration as would typically occur if the sub-micron particles were utilized as a dry powder. Suitable liquid carriers may include solvents which are aqueous based or fuels. In particular, suitable solvent materials include, by of example and not intending to be limiting, water, ethanol, methanol, ethylene glycol, kerosene and propylene. The exact plasma torch conditions to be selected will be dependent upon several parameters, including the specific type of torch employed and the specific coating media selected for the undercoat and topcoat, as would be recognized by one of ordinary skill in the art. - Various thermal barrier precursor materials can be utilized for making the
first coating layer 100, such as any suitable ceramic or cermet coating material. In one embodiment, a ceramic material such as a stabilized zirconia material may be used. Other examples include yttria-stabilized zirconia. Still further, oxides, such as hafnates and cerates can be used along with other oxides that may be stabilized with yttria or other stabilizing agents, such as, for example, ceria. The present invention also contemplates zirconium oxide, yttrium oxide, aluminum oxide or any other type of suitable rare earth oxide. - Although the columnar grained structure is thermomechanically compliant, it generally cannot on its own create the desired properties of a TBC. For these reasons, in accordance with the principles of the present invention as shown in
Figure 2 , it has been discovered that selection of a second coating layer ortopcoat 200 that is compatible with theundercoat layer 100 ofFigures 1a and 1b can be bonded thereto to produce a novel TBCcomposite coating system 220 in accordance with the principles of the present invention. For purposes of simplicity and conveying the versatility of the inventive aspect of the composite coating structure of the present invention, thetopcoat 200 ofFigure 2 is shown not as a micrograph, but rather as an illustration whereby anysuitable topcoat 200 can be selected that is complementary and compatible for bonding with theundercoat 100. For example, asFigure 2 illustrates, thetop coat 200 may be selected as a dense TBC, or any other TBC as will be shown in greater detail inFigures 3 and 4 . The tortuous free ends or free surfaces of theundercoat layer 100 provide an effectiveinterfacial boundary 210 for thesecond coating layer 200 to bond thereto. In this manner, the one or more deficient properties of thefirst coating layer 100 can be offset or compensated by selection of a suitablesecond coating layer 200 that is not deficient in the same, thereby improving the overall performance of the TBCcomposite coating system 200 with respect to that particular deficient property. For instance, thefirst coating layer 100 by itself may contain an unacceptably high level of porosity which enhances thermomechanical compliance at the expense of not being able to effectively inhibit heat flow to the surface of thesubstrate 110. Thesecond coating layer 200 can be selected that possesses sufficiently low thermal conductivity relative to thefirst coating layer 100 so as to balance or offset this particular deficiency in thefirst coating layer 100. Because thesecond coating layer 200 may be exposed to the high temperature environment of a component such as a combustion engine, its lower thermal conductivity inhibits heat flow much more effectively than thefirst coating layer 100. Additionally, the superior compliance of thefirst coating layer 100 maintains sustained integrity of thecomposite coating structure 220 in a manner that direct bonding of thesecond coating layer 200 to thesubstrate 110 cannot achieve. In other words, the direct bonding of thesecond coating layer 200 to the smooth or even roughenedsubstrate surface 110 would potentially cause spallation and shorten the operational lifetime of the coated part. - As such, careful selection of compatible and complementary first and second coating layers 100 and 200 respectively, in accordance with the principles of the present invention creates a modified composite TBC
composite structure 200 with properties not entirely present in the first coating layer or the second coating layer but when in combination can synergistically improve the overall performance of the TBC in comparison to conventional TBC materials. - In accordance with principles of the present invention, different types of second coating layers can be applied onto the tortuous interface of the first coating layer. Of particular significance, selection of the appropriate second coating layer improves the overall bulk and free surface properties of the composite coating system without sacrificing loss of thermocompliance, as will be shown in the Examples. Possible composite coatings contemplated by the present invention are shown in
Figures 3 and 4 . -
Figure 3 shows acomposite coating system 300 consisting of a densified columnar coating as thesecond coating layer 320 and a porouscolumnar coating 310 as the undercoat or first coating layer. The densifiedcolumnar coating 320 may be applied onto porouscolumnar undercoat 310 by any suitable process. In one embodiment, the densifiedcolumnar coating 320 is derived from a liquid suspension of particles having a median size greater than that of the median size of thefirst coating layer 310. The densifiedcolumnar coating 320 has a higher density and lower porosity than theundercoat layer 310. As a result, the densifiedcolumnar coating 320 provides erosion resistance at its free surface and/or bulk regions. Theundercoat 310 is the first coating layer and has a columnar structure directly bonded to asmooth substrate 330. Thecolumnar undercoat structure 310 is as described inFigs. 1a and 1b . Theundercoat layer 310 has built-in porosity by virtue of its macro columnar structural features described and shown inFigures 1a and 1b . Theporous undercoat 310 has greater porosity than the densifiedcolumnar coating 320 and therefore provides the requisite thermomechanical compliance to extend the lifetime of thecomposite coating system 300 in comparison to conventional composite TBC systems. - The
composite coating system 300 ofFigure 3 grades the density within the column from across the thickness of the coating. The density can be graded in several ways. In one embodiment, the density increases along a path starting at a location within either thefirst coating layer 310, or adjacent to the interface of thefirst coating layer 310 and thesecond coating layer 320, and then extending in a direction towards a point on the free surface of thesecond coating layer 320. The grading can occur in a continuous manner or discrete manner. It should be understood that other coating properties may also be graded. - The densified
columnar coating 320 preferably has a greater thickness than thefirst coating layer 310 to further enhance erosion resistance properties. This combination of superior thermomechanical compliance provided by thefirst coating layer 310 and improved coating properties in the bulk and/or free surface provided by thesecond coating layer 320 produces a compliantcomposite coating system 300 with superior erosion resistance not previously possible by conventional TBC composite systems. - Yet another embodiment of the present invention is shown in
Figure 4. Figure 4 shows acomposite coating system 500 consisting of a densely vertically cracked (DVC) topcoat 520 as the second coating layer and a porouscolumnar coating 510 as the undercoat or first coating layer. TheDVC topcoat 520 utilizes a dense vertically cracked microstructure to create a dense barrier for erosion resistance. TheDVC topcoat 520 may in some instances serve as an EBC. Theundercoat 510 is bonded to asmooth substrate 530 and maintains a level of thermomechanical compliance not attainable by theDVC topcoat 520 itself. Furthermore, the erosion resistance of thesecond coating layer 520 is higher than that of thefirst coating layer 510. Thefirst coating layer 510 is relatively more porous and columnar and may be modified at its free surfaces in comparison to that ofFigures 3 and 4 to allow compatibility with theDVC topcoat 520 at the bond interface. In this manner, a compliantcomposite coating system 500 is customized and created with superior erosion resistance not previously possible by conventional TBC composite systems. - Applicants have performed several experiments to compare the thermomechanical compliance of the modified composite TBC's of the present invention with other materials by conducting furnace cycle tests (FCT's), as will now be discussed in the Examples below. In all of the FCT tests, a smooth Ni based superalloy substrate having a surface roughness Ra of 0,635 to 1,016 µm (25-40 µin) was utilized. The substrate surface was not pre-roughened, but only lightly burnished to remove any impurities at the free surface prior to coating. A fine mesh media was utilized to attain a final surface roughness that was within a surface range of 0,635 to 1,016 µm (25-40µin).
- A commercially available Progressive Surface 100HE™ plasma torch was employed to prepare the SPS undercoats for the Baseline Coatings in Comparative Examples 1 and 2; the SPS undercoat and SPS top coat in Example 1; and the SPS undercoat in Example 2. Torch conditions when utilizing the Progressive Surface 100HE™ torch to prepare each of such coatings included gas flows and chemistries of 5,1 standard cubic meter per hour (180 scfh) argon; 3,4 standard cubic meter per hour (120 scfh) nitrogen; and 3,4 standard cubic meter per hour (120 scfh) hydrogen. The torch was operated at power levels of 100-105 kW and 450-500 Amps. The feedrate of the suspension feedstock was about 40-50 mL/min. The feedstock employed was an ethanol suspension of about 7-8wt% YSZ submicron sized particles. The suspension was radially injected into the plasma effluent externally of the Progressive Surface 100HE™. The torch was rastered across the part at a constant surface speed for a select number of passes until the desired coating thickness was accumulated.
- The topcoat for the APS Densely Vertically Cracked (DVC) coating in Example 2 was produced using a PST 1100 series torch. The feedstock employed with the torch was an ethanol suspension of about 7-8wt% YSZ submicron sized particles. Plasma spray conditions were operated at 90 grams/minute of feedstock. The total current employed ranged from 150-170 Amps. The primary torch gas flows was 2,55 standard cubic meter per hour (90 scfh) torch gas; 2,55 standard cubic meter per hour (90 scfh) argon; and 1,13 standard cubic meter per hour (40 scfh) hydrogen gas.
- Each FCT cycle consisted of exposing the coated sample to an elevated temperature of 1135 °C (2075F) and holding at such temperature for 50 min followed by cooling the coated sample to 24 °C (75F) for 10 minutes. The average number of FCT cycles completed under such conditions was determined for each of the coatings tested. The coating was considered to fail after 20% of the total coating area was determined to spall from the substrate. A high number of FCT cycles prior to failure is desirable.
- Coated samples were also prepared from the modified composite TBC's of the present invention and various other materials to test for resistance against mechanical erosion. Each mechanical erosion test was conducted under controlled conditions that consisted of subjecting the coated samples to angular-shaped, alumina particles having a median size of 50 microns. The particles impinged the coated sample at a particle velocity of 61 m/s (200 ft/sec) at 20C room temperature. An erosion rate is established for the test sample based on the exposure to a set mass of alumina erosion media. In other words, a mass of eroded coating material per mass of alumina erosion media is determined. A low erosion rate is desirable.
- For all tested coated samples, the grain macrostructure was evaluated using optical microscopy.
- A non-composite coating was prepared (designated Columnar SPS Baseline) from a feedstock material of 7-8wt% yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) in an ethanol-based suspension. The material had a submicron size of about 330 nm diameter. The material was suspended in the ethanol-based suspension and then thermally sprayed onto a smooth substrate having a surface roughness of 0,635 to 1,016 µm (25-40 µin). A coating thickness of about 305 to 381 µm (12 - 15 mil) was obtained.
- The resultant coating comprised macro columnar features. The column features were generally uniform in width across the surface of the substrate with each other. The features were also equivalent in height with each other. A regular smooth interface having uniform coating thickness was produced.
- FCT cycles were performed to assess the thermomechanical performance of the non-composite coating. An average number of approximately 850 FCT cycles were completed, as shown by the bar labeled "Columnar SPS Baseline" in
Figure 7 . - Additionally coated non-composite samples were prepared for mechanical erosion testing. The erosion rate was determined in units of mg of tested material eroded per gram of alumina particle impinging the coated surface. This sample performed the worst of all tested materials, as evident by an erosion rate of approximately 1.05 mg/g, as shown by the bar labeled "Columnar SPS Baseline" in
Figure 8 . - These FCT and erosion test results were indicative of conventional TBC materials.
- A non-composite coating was prepared (designated APS DVC) from a feedstock material of 7-8 wt% YSZ dry powder. The material had a median particle diameter of 22 - 62 µm. The material was thermally sprayed by APS onto a smooth substrate having a surface roughness Ra of 0,635 to 1,016 µm (25-40 µin). It was observed that that the APS DVC coating exhibited poor quality and coverage. The coating quality was too poor to produce any substantial coating, and only a maximum thickness of 25,4 µm (1 mil) was obtained in those regions where it was considered adherent.
- FCT cycles were performed to assess the thermomechanical performance of the composite coating. The coating delaminated after only 20 total cycles, as shown by the bar in
Figure 7 labeled "APS DVC". - Additional coated non-composite samples were prepared for mechanical erosion testing. The erosion rate was determined in units of mg of tested material eroded per gram of alumina particle impinging the coated surface. The non-composite samples showed an erosion rate of between about .2-.25 mg/g, as shown by the bar labeled "APS DVC" in
Figure 8 . - These FCT and erosion test results were indicative of conventional TBC materials.
- A composite coating system (designated "Columnar SPS Composite A") was prepared as shown in
Figure 5 . The undercoat layer was prepared from feedstock of 7-8wt% yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ). The undercoat material had a median particle diameter of about 330 nm. The undercoat material was suspended in an ethanol based suspension and then thermally sprayed onto a smooth substrate having a surface roughness Ra of 0,635 to 1,016 µm (25-40 µin). The coating thickness of the undercoat was 152 to 178 µm (6 -7 mil). - The topcoat layer was prepared from a feedstock material of 7-8wt% YSZ. The top topcoat material had a median particle diameter of about 2 µm. The topcoat material was suspended in a liquid carrier of an ethanol-based suspension and then thermally sprayed onto the substrate. The coating thickness of the topcoat was 102 to 127 µm(4-5 mil). The thickness of the composite coating was 254 to 305 µm (10 - 12 mil).
- The resultant composite coating system produced is shown in
Figure 5 . The composite contained a porous macro columnar undercoat and a dense macro columnar top coat. The undercoat layer maintained thermomechanical compliance of the coating layer on the smooth substrate surface while the tortuous interfacial boundary provided improved mechanical bonding between the first and the second coating layers. - FCT cycles were performed to assess the thermomechanical performance of the composite coating. An average number of FCT cycles between 800-850 cycles were completed, as shown by the bar labeled "Columnar SPS Composite A" in
Figure 7 . The vertical lines extending from the top bars indicate standard deviation for the sample set for each of the tests. It was noted that the standard deviation showed that the Columnar SPS Composite A had an equivalent FCT performance to that of the Columnar SPS Baseline (Comparative Example 1) in which there was no statistical difference observed between the two coatings. It was therefore concluded that the Columnar SPS Composite A maintained equivalent FCT performance to the Columnar SPS Baseline (Comparative Example 1). - Additional coated composite samples were prepared for mechanical erosion testing. The erosion rate was determined in units of mg of tested material eroded per gram of alumina particle impinging the coated surface. The sample produced an erosion rate of about .3-.35 mg/g, as shown by the bar labeled "Columnar SPS Composite A" in
Figure 8 . The erosion results represented about a 70% improvement in erosion rate resistance in comparison to the coated sample of Comparative Example 1. - Contrary to the Comparative Example 1 baseline coating, the Columnar SPS Composite A coating maintained adequate FCT performance while also exhibiting the added benefit of superior erosion resistance.
- A composite coating system (designated "Columnar SPS Composite B") was prepared as shown in
Figure 6 . The undercoat layer was prepared from a feedstock of 7-8wt% yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ). The undercoat material had a median particle diameter of about 330 nm. The undercoat material was suspended in an ethanol based suspension and then thermally sprayed onto a smooth substrate having a surface roughness Ra of 0,635 to 1,016 µm (25-40 µin). The coating thickness of the undercoat was 152 to 178 µm (6 -7 mils). - The topcoat layer was prepared from a feedstock material of 7-8 wt% YSZ dry powder having an average particle diameter between 22 - 62 µm. The topcoat material was thermally sprayed by atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) onto a smooth substrate surface to produce an APS Densely Vertically Cracked (DVC) topcoat. The thickness of the APS DVC topcoat was about 203 µm (8 mil) and the total composite coating thickness was about 356 to 381 µm (14-15 mil).
- The resultant composite coating system is shown in
Figure 6 . The first coating or undercoat layer was more porous and provided thermomechanical compliance. The second coating or topcoat layer was denser and provided a barrier to mechanical erosion. - FCT cycles were performed to assess the thermomechanical performance of the composite coating. An average number of FCT cycles of about 800 cycles were completed, as shown by the bar labeled "Columnar SPS Composite B" in
Figure 7 . The vertical lines extending from the top bars indicate standard deviation for the sample set for each of the tests. It was noted that the standard deviation showed that the Columnar SPS Composite B had an equivalent FCT performance to that of the Columnar SPS Baseline (Comparative Example 1) in which there was no statistical difference observed between the two coatings. It was therefore concluded that the Columnar SPS Composite B maintained equivalent FCT performance to the Columnar SPS Baseline (Comparative Example 1). - Additional coated composite samples were prepared for mechanical erosion testing. The erosion rate was determined in units of mg of tested material eroded per gram of alumina particle impinging the coated surface. The sample produced an erosion rate of slightly under .2 mg/g, as shown by the bar labeled "Columnar SPS Composite B" in
Figure 8 . The results represented about an 80% improvement in erosion rate resistance in comparison to the coated sample of Comparative Example 1. - Contrary to the Comparative Example 1 baseline coating, the Columnar SPS Composite B coating maintained adequate FCT performance while also exhibiting the added benefit of superior erosion resistance.
- The Examples demonstrate that the inventive composite coatings of Examples 1 and 2 have the ability to maintain the thermomechanical compliance of a non-composite columnar coating (Comparative Example 1) while simultaneously achieving improved erosion resistance of an APS DVC (Comparative Example 2). Furthermore, the inventive composite coatings have the ability to bond and adhere to smooth substrate interfaces (e.g. < 2,54 µm (100 µin) Ra), while also retaining thermal conductivity values consistent with thermal spray coatings. Additionally, the inventive TBC's are produced at a lower cost range in comparison to other typical thermal spray processes. Generally speaking, the ability for conventional TBC's to maintain thermomechanical compliance during repetitive thermal shock cycling was possible only at the expense of significantly reduced erosion resistance and other properties at the bulk and/or free surface of the coated sample. Examples 1 and 2 demonstrate that a specifically designed first coating layer having a non-uniform columnar macrostructure and bonded to a smooth substrate roughness enabled a subsequent second coating compatible with the first coating layer to be applied thereto.
- The second coating is selected so as to complement the first coating layer by exhibiting one or more improved properties at the bulk and/or free surface of the resultant composite coating structure. In this manner, the present invention offers TBC composite structures that possess a combination of improved properties (e.g., thermomechanical compliance and erosion/corrosion resistance) previously recognized as mutually exclusive properties due to competing design considerations.
- It should be understood that any suitable top coating can be utilized to provide desired bulk and free surface coating properties as may be desired for particular TBC applications as well as other types of applications. The specifically designed undercoat free surface may be modified as needed to ensure adequate bonding of the particular topcoat. For example, some topcoats may require increased tortuosity (i.e., increased non-uniformity in the heights and widths of adjacent peaks and valleys) of the free surfaces of the undercoat for adequate bonding of the topcoat.
- Properties of the first coating layer are selectively tailored by virtue of the macrostructural features shown in
Figures 1a and 1b . Of particular significance is the ability of the present invention to maintain adhesion to a smooth substrate and bond strength during thermal cycling, thereby producing materials with superior thermomechanical compliance in comparison to conventional thermal barrier coatings such as a DVC, abradable coating, environmental barrier coating or a densified columnar coating - none of which can typically maintain sustained adhesion and bond strength during thermal cycling.
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- A thermal barrier modified composite coating, comprising:a first coating layer bonded to a surface of a gas turbine blade having a roughness Ra of less than 3.18 µm (125 µin), said first coating layer comprising macro columnar features characterized by a predetermined distribution of peaks and valleys at their corresponding free surfaces to create improved mechanical bonding between the first layer and a second layer, said second layer being a dense columnar coating or a Densely Vertically Cracked coating being less columnar than the first coating layer;said macro columnar features comprising microstructural features that include nano-sized and/or submicron-sized splats derived from a precursor liquid suspension to form a thermomechanical compliant interface at the substrate surface, said splats being randomly oriented to produce an isotropic crystallographic orientation for the first coating, said precursor liquid suspension formed by a suspension plasma spray (SPS) method;said splats comprising non-equiaxed columnar grains that grow opposite to a direction of heat flow upon cooling to produce an anisotropic crystallographic grain orientation; andwherein said second coating layer is bonded to the corresponding free surfaces of the first coating layer, said second coating layer at the bulk and/or free surface having at least one improved coating property in comparison to the first coating layer, said improved coating property comprising a lower porosity than that of the first coating layer and an improved mechanical erosion barrier in comparison to the first coating layer.
- The thermal barrier modified composite coating of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said peaks and valleys have a non-uniformity in width and height to form an interfacial boundary with tortuosity.
- The thermal barrier modified composite coating of claim 1, wherein said coating property is graded in a continuous manner within said second coating layer, wherein said coating property has a first value at first location adjacent to the interface of the first and the second coating layer, said property changing from said first value along a path starting at said first location and extending in a direction towards a point on the free surface of the second coating layer.
- The thermal barrier modified composite coating of claim1, wherein said coating property has a first value at a first location adjacent to the surface of the substrate and a second value at a point along a free surface of said second coating layer, wherein said coating property changes from said first value to said second value in a discrete manner.
- The thermal barrier modified composite coating of claim 1, wherein said first coating layer comprises microstructural features of less than 25 microns.
- The thermal barrier modified composite coating of claim 1, wherein said first coating layer comprises microstructural features ranging from 10 microns to 50 nm.
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