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  1. Article: Cavitation Erosion Characteristics of the EN AW-6082 Aluminum Alloy by TIG Surface Remelting.

    Mitelea, Ion / Bordeașu, Ilare / Frant, Florin / Uțu, Ion-Dragoș / Crăciunescu, Corneliu Marius / Ghera, Cristian

    Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 16, Issue 7

    Abstract: Components made of aluminum alloys operating under cavitation erosion conditions have low performance and therefore a reduced lifetime. The degradation of these components is a consequence of the repetitive implosion of cavitation bubbles adjacent to the ...

    Abstract Components made of aluminum alloys operating under cavitation erosion conditions have low performance and therefore a reduced lifetime. The degradation of these components is a consequence of the repetitive implosion of cavitation bubbles adjacent to the solid surface. In this paper, the effect of the rapid re-melting and solidification modification of the surface microstructure of parts of an Al-based alloy strengthened by artificial ageing on the reduction of material loss through cavitation erosion was investigated. The heat source used was the electric arc generated between a tungsten electrode and the workpiece (i.e., TIG). Local surface melting was performed at different values of linear energy (El = 6600-15840 J/cm), varying the current between 100 A and 200 A, at a constant voltage of 10 V. The obtained results showed an increase in the surface microhardness at values of 129-137 HV0.05 and a decrease in the erosion rate from 0.50 µm/min, characteristic of the artificial ageing heat treatment, to 0.10-0.32 µm/min, specific to TIG re-melted layers. For the study of the cavitational erosion mechanism, investigations were carried out by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that the improvement of the cavitational erosion resistance by surface melting was a consequence of the increase in microstructural homogeneity and grains refinement.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-23
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2487261-1
    ISSN 1996-1944
    ISSN 1996-1944
    DOI 10.3390/ma16072563
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  2. Article: Pulsed TIG Cladding of a Highly Carbon-, Chromium-, Molybdenum-, Niobium-, Tungsten- and Vanadium-Alloyed Flux-Cored Wire Electrode on Duplex Stainless Steel X2CrNiMoN 22-5-3.

    Mutașcu, Daniel / Karancsi, Olimpiu / Mitelea, Ion / Crăciunescu, Corneliu Marius / Buzdugan, Dragoș / Uțu, Ion-Dragoș

    Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 16, Issue 13

    Abstract: The hardfacing process aims to increase the life span of structural components in the petrochemical, mining, nuclear and automotive industries. During operation, these components are subject to demands of abrasion wear, cavitation erosion and corrosion. ... ...

    Abstract The hardfacing process aims to increase the life span of structural components in the petrochemical, mining, nuclear and automotive industries. During operation, these components are subject to demands of abrasion wear, cavitation erosion and corrosion. Duplex stainless steels are characterized by high mechanical characteristics and corrosion resistance, but poor behavior to abrasive wear and cavitation erosion. The improvement in wear resistance is possible by selecting and depositing a special alloy on the surface using a joining technique that ensures a metallurgical bonding between the layer and the substrate. The experimental investigations carried out in this work demonstrate the ability of the TIG pulsed welding process to produce layers with good functional properties for engineering surfaces. The "Corodur 65" alloy was deposited on a duplex-stainless-steel substrate, X2CrNiMoN22-5-3, using a series of process parameters that allowed for the control of the cooling rate and heat input. The properties of the deposited layers are influenced not only by the chemical composition, but also by the dilution degree value. Since the deposition of layers through the welding operation can be considered as a process with several inputs and outputs, the control of the input parameters in the process aims at finishing the granulation and the structure in the fusion zone as well as limiting the segregation phenomena. The aim of this work is to investigate the microstructural characteristics of the iron-based alloy layer, Corodur 65, deposited via pulsed current TIG welding on duplex X2CrNiMoN22-5-3 stainless-steel substrates.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2487261-1
    ISSN 1996-1944
    ISSN 1996-1944
    DOI 10.3390/ma16134557
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  3. Article: Technological Processes for Increasing the Cavitation Erosion Resistance of Nimonic 80A Superalloys.

    Belin, Cosmin / Mitelea, Ion / Bordeașu, Ilare / Crăciunescu, Corneliu Marius / Uțu, Ion-Dragoș

    Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 16, Issue 8

    Abstract: Nickel-based superalloys are frequently used to manufacture the components that operate under cavitation erosion conditions, such as aircraft gas turbine construction, nuclear power systems, steam turbine power plants, and chemical and petrochemical ... ...

    Abstract Nickel-based superalloys are frequently used to manufacture the components that operate under cavitation erosion conditions, such as aircraft gas turbine construction, nuclear power systems, steam turbine power plants, and chemical and petrochemical industries. Their poor performance in terms of cavitation erosion leads to a significant reduction in service life. This paper compares four technological treatment methods to improve cavitation erosion resistance. The cavitation erosion experiments were carried out on a vibrating device with piezoceramic crystals in accordance with the prescriptions of the ASTM G32-2016 standard. The maximum depth of surface damage, the erosion rate, and the morphologies of the eroded surfaces during the cavitation erosion tests were characterized. The results indicate that the thermochemical plasma nitriding treatment can reduce mass losses and the erosion rate. The cavitation erosion resistance of the nitrided samples is approximately 2 times higher than that of the remelted TIG surfaces, approximately 2.4 times higher than that of the artificially aged hardened substrate, and 10.6 times higher than that of the solution heat-treated substrate. The improvement in cavitation erosion resistance for Nimonic 80A superalloy is attributed to the finishing of the surface microstructure, graining, and the presence of residual compressive stresses, factors that prevent crack initiation and propagation, thus blocking material removal during cavitation stresses.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-18
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2487261-1
    ISSN 1996-1944
    ISSN 1996-1944
    DOI 10.3390/ma16083206
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  4. Article: Microstructure and Cavitation Damage Characteristics of GX40CrNiSi25-20 Cast Stainless Steel by TIG Surface Remelting.

    Mitelea, Ion / Bordeaşu, Ilare / Cosma Alexa, Daniela / Uțu, Ion-Dragoș / Crăciunescu, Corneliu Marius

    Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 16, Issue 4

    Abstract: Cavitation erosion degrades the surface of engineering components when the material is exposed to turbulent fluid flows. Under conditions of local pressure fluctuations, a nucleation of gas or vapor bubbles occurs. If the pressure suddenly drops below ... ...

    Abstract Cavitation erosion degrades the surface of engineering components when the material is exposed to turbulent fluid flows. Under conditions of local pressure fluctuations, a nucleation of gas or vapor bubbles occurs. If the pressure suddenly drops below the vapor pressure, these bubbles collapse violently when subjected to higher pressure. This collapse is accompanied by the sudden flow of the liquid, which is manifested by stress pulses capable of causing plastic deformations on solid surfaces. Repeating these stress conditions can cause material removal and ultimately failure of the component itself. The present study aims to reduce the negative impact of this phenomenon on the mechanical systems components, using the TIG local surface remelting technique. Cavitation erosion tests were performed in accordance with the ASTM G32-2016 standard on samples taken from a cast high-alloy stainless steel. The alloy response for each melting current value was investigated by measuring mass loss as a function of cavitation attack time and by analyzing the damaged surfaces using optical and scanning electron microscopes. It was highlighted that the TIG remelted layers provide an increase in cavitation erosion resistance of 5-6 times as a consequence of the fine graining and microstructure induced by the technique applied.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2487261-1
    ISSN 1996-1944
    ISSN 1996-1944
    DOI 10.3390/ma16041423
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  5. Article: Cavitation Resistance, Microstructure, and Surface Topography of Plasma Nitrided Nimonic 80 A Alloy.

    Mitelea, Ion / Bordeaşu, Ilare / Belin, Cosmin / Uţu, Ion-Dragoş / Crăciunescu, Corneliu Marius

    Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 15, Issue 19

    Abstract: Cavitation erosion of structural materials is a form of wear damage that affects the performance and life of components used in the aerospace, nuclear, and automotive industries, leading to an increase in the frequency of maintenance operations and ... ...

    Abstract Cavitation erosion of structural materials is a form of wear damage that affects the performance and life of components used in the aerospace, nuclear, and automotive industries, leading to an increase in the frequency of maintenance operations and redesign costs. The cavitation erosion behaviour of the nickel-based superalloy, Nimonic 80 A, was investigated using a piezoceramic crystal vibrator, according to the requirements of ASTM G32-2016. The results showed that plasma nitriding leads to a reduction in the mean erosion penetration depth by approximately ten times and of the erosion rate by the order of six times, compared to the solution heat-treated samples. Typical topographies of cavitation-eroded surfaces show a preferential degradation of the grain boundaries between the γ solid solution phases, of the twins' boundary, and of the interface between the precipitated particles and the γ solid solution matrix. In the nitrided samples, the cracking initiation is determined by nitride particles, which are hard and brittle. Due to the high mechanical strength of the solid solution γ with the fcc crystal lattice, the appearance of the cavitation surface is uniform, and the fracture has a ductile character.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-26
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2487261-1
    ISSN 1996-1944
    ISSN 1996-1944
    DOI 10.3390/ma15196654
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  6. Article: Corrosion Resistance of AISI 442 and AISI 446 Ferritic Stainless Steels as a Support for PEMWE Bipolar Plates.

    Dan, Mircea Laurentiu / Kellenberger, Andrea / Duca, Delia / Vaszilcsin, Nicolae / Craciunescu, Corneliu Marius / Mitelea, Ion / Ercuta, Aurel / Lædre, Sigrid / Khoza, Thulile

    Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 16, Issue 4

    Abstract: Cost reduction in bipolar plates in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers has previously been attempted by substituting bulk titanium with austenitic stainless steels protected with highly conductive and corrosion-resistant coatings. However, ... ...

    Abstract Cost reduction in bipolar plates in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers has previously been attempted by substituting bulk titanium with austenitic stainless steels protected with highly conductive and corrosion-resistant coatings. However, austenitic steels are more expensive than ferritic steels due to their high nickel content. Herein we report on the corrosion resistance of two high chromium ferritic stainless steels, AISI 442 and AISI 446, as an alternative material to manufacture bipolar plates. Electrochemical corrosion tests have shown that AISI 442 and AISI 446 have similar corrosion resistance, while AISI 446 reveals more noble corrosion potential and performs better during potentiostatic stress tests. The current density obtained during polarization at 2 V versus the standard hydrogen electrode (SHE) is 3.3 mA cm
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2487261-1
    ISSN 1996-1944
    ISSN 1996-1944
    DOI 10.3390/ma16041501
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  7. Article ; Online: Ultrasonic cavitation erosion of nodular cast iron with ferrite-pearlite microstructure.

    Mitelea, Ion / Bordeaşu, Ilare / Pelle, Marius / Crăciunescu, Corneliu

    Ultrasonics sonochemistry

    2015  Volume 23, Page(s) 385–390

    Abstract: The cavitation erosion of ductile cast iron with ferrite-pearlite microstructure was analyzed based on ultrasonic experiments performed according to ASTM G32-2010 and the resistance was compared to the C45 steel with similar hardness. The microstructural ...

    Abstract The cavitation erosion of ductile cast iron with ferrite-pearlite microstructure was analyzed based on ultrasonic experiments performed according to ASTM G32-2010 and the resistance was compared to the C45 steel with similar hardness. The microstructural observation of the surface for different exposure times to the ultrasonic cavitation reveals the fact that the process initiates at the nodular graphite-ferrite interface and is controlled by micro-galvanic activities and mechanical factors. The cavitation erosion resistance was evaluated based on the evolution of the mean depth erosion and the mean depth erosion rate as a function of the cavitation time. The cavitation erosion rate of the cast iron is up to 1.32 times higher than the one of the C 45 steel with similar hardness. This is explained by the occurrence of stress concentrators due to the expulsion of the graphite from the metallic matrix.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-03
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1208333-1
    ISSN 1873-2828 ; 1350-4177
    ISSN (online) 1873-2828
    ISSN 1350-4177
    DOI 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2014.11.001
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  8. Article: Transformation and Precipitation Reactions by Metal Active Gas Pulsed Welded Joints from X2CrNiMoN22-5-3 Duplex Stainless Steels.

    Utu, Ion-Dragos / Mitelea, Ion / Urlan, Sorin Dumitru / Crăciunescu, Corneliu Marius

    Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

    2016  Volume 9, Issue 7

    Abstract: The high alloying degree of Duplex stainless steels makes them susceptible to the formation of intermetallic phases during their exposure to high temperatures. Precipitation of these phases can lead to a decreasing of the corrosion resistance and ... ...

    Abstract The high alloying degree of Duplex stainless steels makes them susceptible to the formation of intermetallic phases during their exposure to high temperatures. Precipitation of these phases can lead to a decreasing of the corrosion resistance and sometimes of the toughness. Starting from the advantages of the synergic Metal Active Gas (MAG) pulsed welding process, this paper analyses the structure formation particularities of homogeneous welded joints from Duplex stainless steel. The effect of linear welding energy on the structure morphology of the welded joints was revealed by macro- and micrographic examinations, X-ray energy dispersion analyses, measurements of ferrite proportion and X-ray diffraction analysis. The results obtained showed that the transformation of ferrite into austenite is associated with the chromium, nickel, molybdenum and nitrogen distribution between these two phases and their redistribution degree is closely linked to the overall heat cycle of the welding process. The adequate control of the energy inserted in the welded components provides an optimal balance between the two microstructural constituents (Austenite and Ferrite) and avoids the formation of undesirable intermetallic phases.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-07-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2487261-1
    ISSN 1996-1944
    ISSN 1996-1944
    DOI 10.3390/ma9070606
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  9. Article: Cavitation Erosion of Cermet-Coated Aluminium Bronzes.

    Mitelea, Ion / Oancă, Octavian / Bordeaşu, Ilare / Crăciunescu, Corneliu M

    Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

    2016  Volume 9, Issue 3

    Abstract: The cavitation erosion resistance of CuAl10Ni5Fe2.5Mn1 following plasma spraying with Al₂O₃·30( ... ...

    Abstract The cavitation erosion resistance of CuAl10Ni5Fe2.5Mn1 following plasma spraying with Al₂O₃·30(Ni
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-03-17
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2487261-1
    ISSN 1996-1944
    ISSN 1996-1944
    DOI 10.3390/ma9030204
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