This book details the relationships between microstructure, interface roughness, and properties of thermal barrier coatings. The author proposes a method for the reduction of the thermal conductivity of the ceramic layer in order to increase the lifetime of thermal barrier coatings. He includes models for the optimization of ceramic layer microstructure and interface roughness.

Explains the importance of improved performance of thermal barrier coatings for further development of gas turbines in power generation as well as marine and aerospace applications Introduces strategies for maximizing the temperature drop across the ceramic layer for higher turbine entry temperatures and higher engine efficiency Includes numerous numerical and image models for thermal barrier coatings technologies

Autorentext
Mohit comes from Lucknow in India and received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 2009 from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India. He received his master's degree in mechanical engineering in 2010 and doctoral degree in production technology in 2015 from University West, Sweden. He is currently employed as a senior researcher at University West. His research interests are finite element modelling, plasma spraying and solid oxide fuel cells.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Background.- Characteristics of TBCs.- Experimental Methods.- Modelling of Properties of TBCs.- Modelling of Interface Roughness in TBCs of Oxide Growth in TBCs.- Conclusions How to Design TBCs?.