Temperature and strain rate dependent mechanical response of METCO 601 aluminium-polyester abradable seal coating

Antonio Pellegrino, Maria Jesus Perez Martin, Kalin Dragnevski, Giuseppe Zumpano, Nik Petrinic

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Abstract

Abradable coatings are utilised as sacrificial materials in low-pressure compressor casings, and in intermediate and high pressure compressors and seals. The adoption of abradable coatings allows for the clearance between compressor blades and casing to be minimised, increasing the overall efficiency of the engine. Quasi-static and dynamic experiments at different temperatures are conducted to characterise the mechanical response of a thermally-sprayed abradable seal coating. The material is composed of an aluminium continuum matrix and fairly well-dispersed polyester particles. Stress versus strain histories are measured in uniaxial tension and compression at strain rates ranging from 10-3 to 102 s-1, via non-standard experimental techniques. The material displays sensitivity to the strain rate and to the imposed temperature. The mechanical behaviour is brittle in tension while it exhibits higher strains to failure in compression. The material is characterised by a pronounced tension/compression asymmetry.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDYMAT 2018 - 12th International Conference on the Mechanical and Physical Behaviour of Materials under Dynamic Loading
EditorsAntonio Cosculluela, Ezio Cadoni, Eric Buzaud, Herve Couque
Place of PublicationFrance
PublisherEDP Sciences
ISBN (Print)9782759890538
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Sept 2018
Event12th International Conference on the Mechanical and Physical Behaviour of Materials under Dynamic Loading, DYMAT 2018 - Arcachon, France
Duration: 9 Sept 201814 Sept 2018

Publication series

NameEPJ Web of Conferences
Volume183
ISSN (Print)2101-6275
ISSN (Electronic)2100-014X

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on the Mechanical and Physical Behaviour of Materials under Dynamic Loading, DYMAT 2018
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityArcachon
Period9/09/1814/09/18

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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