For
many years, the gas turbine industry has utilized thermal
spray coating technologies to prevent wear, high temperature
oxidation and to improve operating efficiencies. Many
of the applications found within power generation have
been derived from aerospace. For example the HVOF process
has been used to create thick oxidation resistant coating
on large turbine blades and nozzle guide vanes. As well
as land based gas turbines, other methods of power generators
create environments where components will endure high
temperature corrosion and erosion, fine particular abrasion
and general wear. Advantages include :
