As the aerospace industry advances, various methods are being researched to achieve higher energyefficiency. Currently, the industry demands gas turbine components to perform optimally attemperatures exceeding 1500℃ while also requiring enhanced dur...
As the aerospace industry advances, various methods are being researched to achieve higher energyefficiency. Currently, the industry demands gas turbine components to perform optimally attemperatures exceeding 1500℃ while also requiring enhanced durability. In particular, the applicationof environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) on gas turbine engines has become increasingly significant.These coatings not only improve the thermal efficiency of gas turbine engines but also protect themfrom external environments, preventing corrosion and wear. Gas turbine engines are subjected toextreme thermal cycles involving high temperatures and cooling, which induce thermal stress, leadingto repeated thermal expansion and contraction. This often results in cracking or delamination, reducingthe service life and mechanical properties of the components. Therefore, the use of advancedenvironmental barrier coatings is essential. Furthermore, integrating crack self-healing agents andoptimizing the composition and design of the coating layers are crucial for advancing this technology.
This study focuses on developing a buffer layer with an optimal thickness ratio by incorporating Ti2AlC,a crack self-healing agent, into rare-earth-based oxides, which are widely regarded as promisingenvironmental barrier coating materials. Specifically, the upper layer was composed of Yb2Si2O7, whilethe lower buffer layer consisted of a composite of Yb2Si2O7 and 10 vol% Ti2AlC. Buffer layers werefabricated with thickness ratios of 2:1 and 4:1. The thermal shock behavior, thermomechanicalproperties, and crack-healing effects of these layers were analyzed and compared before and afterthermal shock testing to identify the optimal thickness ratio. Additionally, the composition of thecoating layers was adjusted to fabricate EBC specimens with disilicate and monosilicate top coats, andthe thermal shock behavior of these compositions was evaluated. monosilicate top coat specimensexhibited cracking, leading to further investigation by varying the Ti2AlC content in the coating. Theresults demonstrated that the oxidation of Ti2AlC during heat treatment caused volume expansion,effectively sealing the cracks. This crack-healing behavior, coupled with repeated thermal shock cycles,resulted in improved elastic performance and superior mechanical properties compared to the initialstate.
Finally, the study determined the optimal composite ratio and set the top coat composition accordingly,followed by a comparative analysis based on the bond coat. By controlling the proportion and placementof Ti2AlC, the limitations of crack healing, corrosion resistance, and durability were addressed. Thefindings of this study have significant implications for extending the lifespan of components andadvancing thermal efficiency technologies in the aerospace industry, highlighting the substantialresearch value of this work.