CERAMICS HEAT UP

A basic limitation of heat engine efficiency is the maximum temperature capability of construction materials of critical engine components. Attention has focused on ceramics and ceramic composites because they retain strength at high temperatures, have high corrosion and wear resistance, are nonstrategic (unlike nickel, chromium, cobalt, and tungsten), and offer the potential for low cost in the future. Such materials may pace the availability of the next generation of piston and turbine engines. In view of this situation, major R&D programs for ceramic and composite materials have been initiated in the United States, Japan, and Europe (mainly Germany and Sweden). The evolution of structural ceramic materials relative to heat engines is highlighted to show development during the 70s and early 80s. Special attention is given to Japan's Fine Ceramics Program.

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    American Society of Mechanical Engineers

    Two Park Avenue
    New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
  • Authors:
    • Harmon, R A
    • Beardsley, C W
  • Publication Date: 1984-5

Media Info

  • Features: References;
  • Pagination: p. 22-35
  • Serial:
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Volume: 106
    • Issue Number: 5
    • Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
    • ISSN: 0025-6501

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00388815
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Engineering Index
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Nov 30 1984 12:00AM