Evaluation of monolithic ceramics and ceramic thermal barrier coatings for diesel engine applications / Jeffrey J. Swab and Paul J. Huang.

Author/creator Swab, Jeffrey J.
Other author Huang, Paul J.
Other author U.S. Army Research Laboratory.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoAberdeen Proving Ground, MD : U.S. Army Research Laboratory, [2001]
Description1 online resource (x, 26 pages) : illustrations.
Supplemental Contenthttp://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo2006
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SeriesARL-TR ; 2436
ARL-TR (Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.) ; 2436. ^A566074
Abstract The Metals and Ceramics Research Branch (MCRB) of the Weapons and Materials Research Directorate is providing ceramic material characterization and evaluation to the Tank Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center (TARDEC) as a part of a project entitled "Fighting Vehicle Propulsion Technology Using Ceramic Materials." Through research and exploratory development of advanced ceramics and other technologies, the objective of this project is to improve the mobility of future Army fighting vehicles. The purpose is to demonstrate the capabilities of ceramics, other advanced materials, tribology, and combustion technologies to contribute to a higher power density and lower fuel consumption diesel engine. Four commercial silicon nitrides were purchased and characterized for potential application as piston crowns, valves, and valve seats. A sodium-zirconium-phosphate (NZP) family of materials was examined for exhaust port applications, and several thermal barrier coating (TBC) materials were examined as possible additions to metallic piston crowns, rings, and cylinder liners. This report contains the results of this preliminary characterization and evaluation.
General noteTitle from title screen (viewed on Jan. 25, 2011).
General note"March 2001."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 19-21).
Access restrictionApproved for public release.
Report noteFinal; Oct 96-Sep 99.
Funding informationTARDEC Oct 96-Sep 97-785K31 Oct 97-Sep 98-88M439 Oct 98-Sep 99-98M431
Technical rpt#ARL-TR-2436
GPO item number0324-A-01 (online)
Govt. docs number D 101.133:2436

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