EP4079410A1 - Hochgeschwindigkeitssprühbrenner zum sprühen von innenflächen - Google Patents

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EP4079410A1
EP4079410A1 EP22168309.7A EP22168309A EP4079410A1 EP 4079410 A1 EP4079410 A1 EP 4079410A1 EP 22168309 A EP22168309 A EP 22168309A EP 4079410 A1 EP4079410 A1 EP 4079410A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B7/00—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
    • B05B7/16—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating or cooling the material to be sprayed
    • B05B7/20—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating or cooling the material to be sprayed by flame or combustion
    • B05B7/201—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating or cooling the material to be sprayed by flame or combustion downstream of the nozzle
    • B05B7/205—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating or cooling the material to be sprayed by flame or combustion downstream of the nozzle the material to be sprayed being originally a particulate material
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C23—COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; CHEMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT; DIFFUSION TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL
    • C23C—COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; SURFACE TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL BY DIFFUSION INTO THE SURFACE, BY CHEMICAL CONVERSION OR SUBSTITUTION; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL
    • C23C4/00—Coating by spraying the coating material in the molten state, e.g. by flame, plasma or electric discharge
    • C23C4/04—Coating by spraying the coating material in the molten state, e.g. by flame, plasma or electric discharge characterised by the coating material
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C23—COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; CHEMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT; DIFFUSION TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL
    • C23C—COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; SURFACE TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL BY DIFFUSION INTO THE SURFACE, BY CHEMICAL CONVERSION OR SUBSTITUTION; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL
    • C23C4/00—Coating by spraying the coating material in the molten state, e.g. by flame, plasma or electric discharge
    • C23C4/12—Coating by spraying the coating material in the molten state, e.g. by flame, plasma or electric discharge characterised by the method of spraying
    • C23C4/129—Flame spraying

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  • the present invention relates to thermal spray devices and processes for coating deposition, and more particularly to High Velocity Oxygen Fuel ( HVOF ) or High Velocity Air Fuel ( HVAF ) spray processes used to apply wear and corrosion resistant coatings for commercial applications.
  • HVOF High Velocity Oxygen Fuel
  • HVAF High Velocity Air Fuel
  • Thermal spray apparatus and methods are used to apply coatings of metal or ceramics to different substrates.
  • the HVOF process was first introduced as a further development of the flame spray process. It did this by increasing the combustion pressure to 3-5 Bar, and now most third generation HVOF torches operate in the 8-12 Bar range with some exceeding 20 Bar.
  • the fuel and oxygen are combusted in a chamber. Combustion products are expanded in an exhaust nozzle reaching sonic and supersonic velocities.
  • HVOF high velocity air fuel
  • HVAF torches operate at lower temperatures due to the energy required to heat the nitrogen in the air that does not participate in the combustion process in any significant way compared to HVOF torches at the same fuel flow rates.
  • Fuels used can be gaseous such as propane, methane, propylene, MAPP-gas, natural gas and hydrogen, or liquid hydrocarbons such as kerosene, ethanol and diesel.
  • Other considerations include: a) combustion chamber design; b) torch cooling media; c) nozzle design; d) powder injection; and e) secondary air.
  • the choice of the combustible fuel determines the following flame parameters: a) flame temperature; b) stoichiometric oxygen requirement; and c) reaction products.
  • the nozzle exit of the torch must be about 6 inches from the surface to be coated in order for the particles to reach sufficient velocity and temperature when they reach the target surface in order to provide a suitable coating. This makes the coating of surfaces in restricted areas, for example the inside surfaces of small pipes, difficult or impossible. There is therefore a need for a thermal spray torch in which the particle temperature and velocity is reached in a shorter distance from the nozzle to permit coating in smaller, restricted areas.
  • One aspect of the present invention relates to a method and apparatus to provide a high velocity flame torch suitable to apply coatings to external and internal surfaces in restricted areas.
  • a high velocity flame torch suitable to apply coatings to external and internal surfaces in restricted areas.
  • combustion gas passage for the flow of the combustion gas between the combustion chamber and the nozzle whose cross-sectional area is not significantly constricted between the combustion chamber and the nozzle exit except for the nozzle throat.
  • This may also be achieved by configuring the combustion gas passage whereby the sum of the cross-sectional areas of the hot gas passages at each location downstream from the combustion chamber to the nozzle throat is greater than the cross-sectional area of the nozzle throat, whereby the injection pressure approximates the combustion pressure.
  • the combustion pressure will be higher than the injection pressure to maintain adequate gas flow in reduced size of hot gas passages.
  • the apparatus can be used to apply coatings to external and internal surfaces of a target.
  • the apparatus comprises a combustion chamber having a primary passage for combustion of fuel received through a fuel input line with oxygen or air received through an oxidizing gas input line.
  • a divergence section is located downstream of the combustion chamber.
  • the divergence section has two or more channels that diverge relative to a longitudinal axis of the primary passage of the combustion chamber.
  • An elbow housing is located downstream of the divergence section.
  • a nozzle housing is located downstream of the elbow housing.
  • the nozzle housing retains a nozzle having an injection zone and a nozzle throat.
  • a convergence section is retained between the elbow housing and the nozzle housing.
  • the convergence section has two or more channels that converge toward the injection zone of the nozzle.
  • the apparatus also comprises a feedstock injector for the injection of feedstock material (for forming said coatings) into the injection zone of said nozzle.
  • the apparatus also comprises a plurality of passageways extending through said combustion chamber, said divergence section, said elbow housing, and said convergence section for passing a coolant therethrough.
  • a fuel combusts with an oxidizer to produce a high velocity jet and further accelerating this jet with an optional accelerating gas.
  • accelerating gas there are generally at least two types of accelerating gas that can be used. These include a gas such as nitrogen, carbon dioxide or argon or alternatively a combustible fuel to increase temperature and pressure.
  • a gas such as nitrogen, carbon dioxide or argon or alternatively a combustible fuel to increase temperature and pressure.
  • a high density gas such as carbon dioxide or argon increases the drag coefficient and accelerates the feedstock material faster.
  • Increasing the pressure of the gas will also increase the density of the gas through the principles of the ideal gas law.
  • a combination of carbon dioxide and a combustion gas can also be used. It is also possible to use supercritical carbon dioxide as a supply of carbon dioxide to increase the drag coefficient.
  • the injection of the optional accelerating gas may be upstream of the nozzle.
  • the accelerating gas can be added to the oxidizing gas input, as is the case with HVAF where nitrogen is a dilatant of oxygen in the form of air and in effect acts as an accelerating gas. Having an accelerating gas added to the oxidant gas stream, in an amount less than the 78%, which is the approximate volume fraction of nitrogen in air, can be used. For example nitrogen could be added at 20% that would increase the total gas flow over a stoichiometric gas mixture, but not decrease the overall temperature as much as would be the case with air at 78% nitrogen.
  • the high velocity torch may be water cooled or Air and/or CO 2 cooled.
  • Air and/or CO 2 may restrict the power level the torch can reach and therefore water cooling is preferred.
  • the convergence and nozzle design can result in higher injection pressures.
  • the nozzle is characterized by the throat diameter. The smaller this throat diameter is the higher the pressure for a given gas flow. This increased pressure has the benefit of increasing heat transfer from the hot combustion gas to the feed stock material, usually a powder, and also increasing the pressure in the converging gas and feed stock region. Therefore, particles can reach the desired temperature and velocity without the use of an accelerating gas.
  • the novel High Velocity thermal spray gun to spray wear and corrosion-resistant coatings 10 has a base plate 12 in which are located various input passages and chambers. It includes a combustion chamber 14, divergence section 16, elbow housing 18, convergence assembly 20 ( Fig. 7A, 7B ) and nozzle 22 ( Fig. 2A , Fig. 9 ). Nozzle 22 is retained in nozzle housing 46. Rigid tie rods 48 strengthen the torch body, by connecting base plate 12 at mounting holes 31 ( Fig. 4A ) to the elbow housing 18.
  • Water cooling, entering or leaving through water line 30, 34 is preferred but air and/or CO 2 cooling may also be incorporated through the use of an accelerating fluid such as gas that goes through recuperative heating while cooling the torch.
  • an accelerating gas enters the gas stream through passages 50, 52 into the convergence area around the powder feed injection port 39 as described below.
  • Hydrogen is the preferred fuel, however other fuel gases such as methane, ethylene, ethane, propane, propylene or liquid fuels such as kerosene, ethanol or diesel can be used.
  • the feed stock may be powder, wire, liquid or a suspension of powder in liquid.
  • the novel High Velocity thermal spray gun to spray wear and corrosion-resistant coatings incorporating use of a high density and/or fuel accelerating gas is shown at 10. It has a base plate 12 in which are located various input passages and chambers. It includes a combustion chamber 14, divergence section 16 ( Fig. 6A, 6B ), elbow housing 18, convergence assembly 20 ( Fig. 7A, 7B ) and nozzle 22 ( Fig. 3A , Fig. 9 ). Nozzle 22 is retained in nozzle housing 46. Rigid tie rods 48 fix the torch body, by connecting base plate 12 at mounting holes 31 ( Fig.
  • the elbow housing 18 Water cooling is preferred but air and/or CO 2 cooling may also be incorporated through the use of an accelerating fluid such as gas that goes through recuperative heating while cooling the torch.
  • the accelerating gas enters the gas stream through passages 50, 52 into the convergence area around the powder feed injection port 39 as described below.
  • Hydrogen is again the preferred fuel, however other fuel gases such as methane, ethylene, ethane, propane, propylene or liquid fuels such as kerosene, ethanol or diesel can be used.
  • Hydrogen gas or fuel enters central channel 24 ( Fig. 3A ) which communicates with central passage 26 of combustion chamber 14.
  • the combustion stream in passage 26 is diverted in divergence section 16 into two channels 38, 40 which pass through elbow 18 ( Fig. 2B , 3B , 13A ).
  • divergence section 16 may be integrally formed with elbow 18.
  • the combustion stream is diverted into two channels 38, 40 in passage 26 before the diverted combustion stream passes through divergence section 16 ( Fig. 13B ).
  • divergence section 16 may be integrally formed with combustion chamber 14.
  • passageways 32 are defined by or otherwise comprise longitudinal passages 60 extending through combustion chamber 14 ( Fig. 5A ), axial passages 62 extending through divergence section 16 ( Fig. 6A, 6B ), elbow cooling fluid passages 64 extending through elbow housing 18 ( Fig. 2B ), and body passages 66 extending through convergence section 20 ( Fig. 7A, 7B , 8A, 8B ).
  • combustion chamber 14 comprises a plurality of longitudinal passages 60 extending therethrough. Each longitudinal passage 60 is in direct fluid communication with water line 30. Longitudinal passages 60 extend in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of combustion chamber 14. Longitudinal passages 60 may be located around the circumference of central passage 26. For example, combustion chamber 14 may comprise twelve longitudinal passages 60 that are spread circumferentially around central passage 26 as shown in Figs. 5A-B . Longitudinal passages 60 may be tubular shaped ( Figs. 5A-B ) or crescent shaped ( Fig. 5C ) although this is not necessary.
  • divergence section 16 comprises a plurality of axial passages 62 extending therethrough.
  • Each axial passage 62 is located downstream of and in direct fluid communication with one or more longitudinal passages 60.
  • Axial passages 62 extend in a generally axial direction (i.e. in a direction generally parallel to longitudinal passage 60) through divergence section 16.
  • Each axial passage 62 is defined by or otherwise includes a rear end 62A facing combustion chamber 14 ( Fig. 6A ) and a front end 62B facing elbow housing 18 ( Fig. 6B ). Two or more axial passages 62 may share a common rear end 62A as long as they do not share a common front end 62B.
  • divergence section 16 may comprise sixteen axial passages 62 located between twelve rear ends 62A and sixteen front ends 62B.
  • the number of axial passages 62 is greater than the number of longitudinal passages 60.
  • the number of axial passages 62 is the same as the number of longitudinal passages 60 ( Figs. 6A-B ).
  • Axial passages 62 may be tubular shaped or crescent shaped to conform to the shape of longitudinal passages 60 although this is not necessary.
  • elbow 18 comprises a plurality of elbow cooling fluid passages 64 extending therethrough.
  • Each elbow cooling fluid passage 64 is located downstream of and in direct fluid communication with one or more axial passages 62.
  • Elbow fluid cooling passages 64 may be curved relative to the longitudinal axis of combustion chamber 14. In some embodiments, elbow fluid cooling passages 64 are curved relative to the longitudinal axis of combustion chamber 14 by an angle greater than 30 degrees. In some embodiments, elbow cooling passages 64 are curved to conform to the curvature of channels 38, 40 ( Fig. 8C ). This can provide improved cooling to the areas around channels 38, 40.
  • Convergence section 20 comprises a plurality of body passages 66 that form part of passageways 32. Each body passage 66 is located downstream of and in direct fluid communication with one or more elbow passages 64 and water line 34.
  • body passages 66 are tubular shaped and extend in a generally axial direction (i.e. in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of powder feed tube 37) through the body of convergence section 20 ( Figs. 7A-B ).
  • body passages 66 include slots 72 formed around the circumferential edge of convergence section 20, grooves 70, and/or transverse passages 76 (i.e. passages that facilitate fluid flow in directions generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of powder feed tube 37).
  • coolant flow paths through body passages 66 can in some cases be controlled through the physical coupling between convergence section 20 and elbow section 18.
  • Fig. 8A illustrates the convergence section 20 of torch 10 according to an example embodiment.
  • Convergence section 20 may be adapted for use with both HVOF torches and HVAF torches.
  • coolant e.g. water
  • Convergence section 20 is retained between elbow 18 and nozzle housing 46.
  • Convergence section 20 comprises powder feed injection port 39 and hot gas channels 38, 40 for the diverted hot gas combustion stream to converge and flow therethrough, as described in more detail elsewhere herein.
  • Convergence section 20 comprises a plurality of grooves 70 interspaced between a plurality of fins 71( Figs.
  • the interspaced grooves 70 and fins 71 are formed on the top side (i.e. the side facing toward elbow section 18) of convergence section 20. That is, grooves 70 and fins 71 face toward elbow section 18. Grooves 70 and fins 71 extend in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of powder feed tube 37. Advantageously, fins 71 provide increased surface area to facilitate good heat transfer between hot gas flowing through channels 38, 40 and coolant flowing through grooves 70.
  • grooves 70 may be in fluid communication with a respective slot 72.
  • Slots 72 are formed around the circumference of convergence section 20 Slots 72 extend in a generally axial direction (i.e. in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of powder feed tube 37). Slots 72 are shaped to allow coolant to flow from elbow section 18 through convergence section 20 and into nozzle housing 46. Slots 72 may be arranged to encourage optimized (e.g. balanced) coolant flow through convergence section 20. Since convergence section 20 is subject to extreme heat due to hot gas flowing through channels 38 and 40, encouraging optimized coolant flow through convergence section 20 can be desirable.
  • grooves 70 and fins 71, the spacing of grooves 70 and fins 71, and/or the size of slots 72 can be configured to guide the water coolant to flow across the fin and groove pattern (i.e. from front side 103 to back side 102 as shown in Fig. 8E ) to enhance cooling of convergence section 20.
  • grooves 70 may be arranged to provide improved cooling around O-rings and/or seals. Controlling water flow path through convergence section 20 can improve cooling, thereby allowing torch 10 to be operated at higher powers.
  • convergence section 20 comprises transverse passages 76 that facilitate fluid flow across convergence section 20.
  • the term "across" refers to a direction that is generally orthogonal to the direction of extension of slots 72(e.g. direction 101 as shown in Fig. 8D ).
  • Transverse passages 76 may be in fluid communication with one or more grooves 70 ( Fig. 8B ). In the example embodiment shown in Fig. 8B , some of grooves 70 are in fluid communication with transverse passage 76 while others are not. This can increase water velocity in transverse passage 76 and/or improve cooling to selected areas (i.e. improve cooling to areas where grooves 70 are in fluid communication with transverse passage 76).
  • Transverse passages 76 are located between elbow 18 and the top of convergence section 20. Transverse passages 76 may be enclosed or otherwise bounded between elbow 18 and the top of convergence section 20 in some cases. This allows water flowing through transverse passages 76 to cool both convergence section 20 and elbow 18. Transverse passages 76 are arranged or otherwise configured to direct water flowing down from elbow passages 64 toward the back side 102 of elbow 18 and convergence section 20 (e.g. to direct water to flow along direction 101). For example, transverse passages 76 may be arranged to connect grooves 70 located at front side 103 to grooves 70 located at the back side 102. Since water line 34 is located at the front side 103 of convergence section 20, water flowing down elbow passages 64 will tend to flow through body passages 66 (e.g.
  • body passages 66 can be configured to constrict water flow through slots 72 located at the front side 103 of convergence section 20 and/or to direct water toward back side 102 to encourage more water to flow through slots 72 located at the back side 102 of convergence section 20A.
  • the number and/or size of slots 72 located at the front side 103 (and in fluid communication with transverse passages 76) can be reduced relative to the number and/or size of slots 72 located at the back side 102 to enhance water movement from front side 103 to back side 102
  • powder feed injection port 39 and channels 38, 40 extend through a protrusion 21 of convergence section 20 ( Fig. 8C ).
  • transverse passages 76 may be arranged to extend or otherwise curve around protrusion 21.
  • transverse passages 76 may be arranged to form an obround shape around protrusion 21 as shown in Fig. 8E .
  • Water flow across transverse passages 76 can be increased by increasing the pressure differential between the back side 102 of convergence section 20 and the front side 103 of convergence section 20.
  • the top of some or all of the grooves 70 located at the back side 102 of convergence section 20A is covered by a cover 77, or the like ( Fig. 8E ).
  • Cover 77 can be a part of elbow 18 that extends to contact the top of fins 71 ( Fig. 8G ), thereby enclosing grooves 70 in effect.
  • Enclosing grooves 70 located at the back side 102 of convergence section 20 in this manner can reduce the pressure at the back side 102 of convergence section 20 partly due to the Venturi effect, thereby encouraging water to flow from front side 103 of convergence section 20 through transverse passages 76 to back side 102 of convergence section 20.
  • transverse passages 76 include a hole or passage 78 that extend in a transverse direction (e.g. in direction 101) and through protrusion 21. Such hole or passage may be located to place a groove 70 located at front side 103 in fluid communication with a corresponding groove 70 located at back side 102 ( Fig. 8F ).
  • While the disclosed embodiment uses water cooling, and air cooling is not incorporated, air cooling and /or CO 2 cooling could be used as coolants and air cooling could be added when combined with CO 2 as the coolant.
  • powder feed line 36 supplies the spray powder or other feedstock such as wire, liquid or a suspension.
  • Oxygen or air enters the combustion chamber through passages 28 and 29 and combusts with the fuel in passage 26 in combustion chamber 14 to form the torch flame.
  • the accelerating gas can also be added through passages 28 and 29. When the accelerating gas is added in this location, it is added after initial combustion in an amount not great enough to extinguish the flame. While the illustrated embodiment shows the use of o-ring seals which seal axially throughout, including the combustion chamber 14 in Fig. 5A , it will be apparent that radial o-ring seals may also be used throughout, as illustrated in the alternate embodiment of the combustion chamber 14 in Fig. 5B , wherein o-rings are seated in co-axial sealing grooves 15.
  • Air can be used as a replacement for oxygen.
  • the torch becomes a High Velocity Air Fuel (HVAF) torch.
  • HVAF High Velocity Air Fuel
  • the amount of oxygen in air is approximately 21% so the volumetric air flow will be approximately 4.8 times higher to reach the same stoichiometric conditions used for pure oxygen.
  • the combustion stream in passage 26 is diverted in divergence section 16 into two channels 38, 40 which pass through elbow 18 ( Fig. 2B , 3B , 13A ). In other alternative embodiments, the combustion stream is diverted into two channels 38, 40 in passage 26 before the diverted combustion stream passes through divergence section 16 ( Fig. 13B ).
  • Powder feed tube 37 is a stainless steel or tungsten carbide tube attached to the convergence assembly 20. It is supplied by powder feed line 36 which is a synthetic polymer hose, preferably a Teflon tm hose which fits over the end of powder feed tube 37. In some cases a metal powder feed tube is preferred. The metal tube can be made from materials such as stainless steel, copper or brass.
  • Powder feed tube 37 passes through powder channel 42 in elbow 18 ( Fig. 2A ) and communicates through powder feed injection port 39 in convergence assembly 20 ( Fig. 7A ) into the center of nozzle entrance 44.
  • Channels 38, 40 open into a crescent shape in cross-section within the convergence assembly 20 as shown in Fig. 7B and 7C and converge around the entry point of powder feed injection port 39 at the nozzle entrance 44.
  • Fig. 12 shows an example embodiment of a convergence nozzle configuration that creates a higher pressure in the converging nozzle region than would otherwise be the case for a straight nozzle with exit internal diameter.
  • the convergence assembly 20 and nozzle 22 are shown in cross-section.
  • Nozzle 22 has throat 23, injection zone 25, entrance 44, exit 45, entrance diameter A, exit diameter B, total length L, throat diameter D, converging length M and diverging length N.
  • Powder feed tube communicates through powder feed injection port 39 in convergence assembly 20 into the center of nozzle entrance 44. Channels 38, 40 converge around the entry point of powder feed injection port 39 at the nozzle entrance 44.
  • the present invention uses relatively short nozzles at nominal length of approximately 16 mm and 28 mm.
  • the nozzle length is set at less than or equal to about 5 times the nozzle throat (bore) diameter D. With the nozzle length being less than or equal to about 5 times the throat or bore diameter.
  • Total nozzle length L to Throat Bore ratio for different nozzle bore diameters used herein is provided in the following Table 1.
  • Table 1 Nozzle Dimensions Nozzle Length Throat Diameter Length: Throat ratio L mm D mm 16 4 4 16 5 3.2 16 5.5 2.9 16 6 2.7 28 5.5 5.1 28 6 4.67 28 7 4.00
  • the injection zone 25 is the area within the torch where the hot gas and feedstock injection come together upstream of the nozzle throat.
  • the injection zone pressure will be representative of the combustion pressure subject to pressure losses through the elbow 18 and convergence section 20.
  • the high injection pressure increases the gas density and thermal conductivity which results in an increase in heat transfer from the hot gas to the particle.
  • the accelerating gas used in the embodiment of Fig. 1B may be introduced at inlet port 50 ( Fig. 3A ) from an accelerating gas source through high pressure tubing of stainless steel or copper (not shown).
  • the accelerating gas travels from inlet port 50 to gas chamber 51 and then through accelerating gas connecting hole 53 into accelerating gas reservoir 54 which is sealed and surrounds powder feed tube 37.
  • the hole to form accelerating gas connecting hole 53 is drilled from the exterior of the torch and plugged from the exterior of the torch 10 by plug 57.
  • Accelerating gas ports 52 in convergence assembly 20 carry the accelerating gas from accelerating gas reservoir 54 to powder feed injection port 39.
  • Accelerating gas ports 52 can vary in number and diameter. These ports 52 are preferably equally spaced around the central powder feed injection port 39 in convergence assembly 20.
  • a preferred number of accelerating gas ports 52 is three ( Fig 7A ).
  • the accelerating gas from ports 52 thereby is injected into the powder feed stream in powder feed injection port 39 in convergence assembly 20 which is joined in the nozzle entrance 44 by the converging combustion streams in 38 and 40.
  • the accelerating gas joining the combustion flow increases the mass and force of the combustion stream as it accelerates through the convergent/divergent nozzle 22, allowing the flame to reach its necessary force and temperature in a shorter distance from the nozzle outlet 45 than would otherwise be possible.
  • the closer spray distance is obtained through the use of accelerating gas combined with a small physical size of the torch, increased injection pressure and increased power relative to torch size through increased power via increased fuel through the primary fuel supply and/or accelerating gas ports exiting inside the nozzle. This is partially facilitated by optimizing heat transfer resulting in improved torch cooling.
  • accelerating gas orifices must be such that for a given flow rate, the upstream pressure must be above the critical point of 72.9 atm ( 7.39 MPa, 1,071 psi) and the accelerant temperature must be above 31.1 degrees C.
  • the upstream pressure must be above the critical point of 72.9 atm ( 7.39 MPa, 1,071 psi) and the accelerant temperature must be above 31.1 degrees C.
  • a total orifice area of 0.125 mm 2 would necessitate a back pressure of 80.5 atm which would meet the supercritical pressure requirement.
  • 3 ports 52 this would equate to a hole diameter of 125 microns and for 5 ports 52 this would equate to 97 microns.
  • Carbon dioxide may be used as a coolant and accelerating gas. Carbon dioxide has a density that is 2.4 times greater than steam (H 2 O) generated from hydrogen fueled torches. At temperature and pressures above 31.10°C, 72.9 atm respectively carbon dioxide is supercritical. Supercritical CO 2 has a density 467 kg/m 3 at its critical point. This compares to a density of 1.98 kg/m 3 at standard temperature and pressure. Using liquid carbon dioxide that is widely available, and is denser than other alternative accelerant gases at the operating temperatures is therefore preferred. Once the accelerant gas is injected, the super critical fluid pressure will decrease and the fluid will transform into a gas and rapidly expand, thereby adding to the acceleration.
  • steam H 2 O
  • Typical initial conditions for an operating torch are as follows:
  • Typical operating parameters at 79 kW are as follows:
  • a gaseous fuel such as: hydrogen, methane, ethylene, ethane, propane, propylene, or liquid fuel such as kerosene or diesel can be added through the accelerating gas inlet ports 50, 52 into the convergence to increase gas temperature and velocity. Increased temperature and pressure with transfer to the particles increase these particles temperature and velocity. With fuel accelerant being used, excess oxygen in the primary flow is used to combust the fuel in the nozzle region. The amount of accelerant fuel can be used to control the temperature and velocity of the flame and particle velocity.

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