Life Modeling of Thermal Barrier Coatings for Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines

Ruth A. Miller

Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power · 1989 · 63 citations · 3 references

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Abstract

Thermal barrier coating life models developed under the NASA Lewis Research Center’s Hot Section Technology (HOST) program are summarized. An initial laboratory model and three design-capable models are discussed. Current understanding of coating failure mechanisms is also summarized.

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