Performance improvement of Al-alloyed materials via plasma spray coating

SALMAN S., Topal A., FINDIK F.

INDUSTRIAL LUBRICATION AND TRIBOLOGY, vol.60, no.1, pp.4-8, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 60 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1108/00368790810839873
  • Journal Name: INDUSTRIAL LUBRICATION AND TRIBOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.4-8
  • Keywords: coatings technology, ceramics, spraying, wear resistance, WC-CO COATINGS, WEAR BEHAVIOR, TRIBOLOGICAL PROPERTIES, ZIRCONIA CERAMICS, SLIDING WEAR, GRAIN-SIZE, FRICTION
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose - The aim of the research is to increase piston and engine performance by using ceramic coated pistons instead of pistons which are manufactured from aluminum alloys and having a coated flame chamber.