Residual Stresses in Thermal Spray Coatings

Examining residual stress observations, the course will help you to understand contributing factors such as powder materials, substrate, heat & thermodynamics, elastic/plastic deformation properties, phase transformations, stress gradients, different methods to measure residual stresses and finally management of residual stresses in thermally sprayed components.

The course will include theory, protocols for thermal spray coating residual stress measurement and analysis with examples and applications.

• Background of thermal spray coatings
• Analytical methods
• Curvature methods
• Material removal methods
• Hole drilling and ring coring methods
• Diffraction methods
• Optical methods
• Indentation and diametral compression methods
• Computational methods

The Learning Objectives for participants are to:

• Define terminology pertinent to the residual stress in thermal spray coatings
• Understand theory of residual stresses in thermal spray coatings
• Understand practical methods of residual stress measurements
• Understand the management of residual stress in coated components
• Use the application of the standards
• Collect data and prepare reports
• Utilise methods, procedures and standards

These will be achieved via:

• Classroom
• Demonstration
• Practice notes

Material for this course is written by industry experts.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

The Disability & Dyslexia Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.

DISABILITY & DYSLEXIA CENTRE

Study Skills Support

The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:

• Academic writing
• Study skills (note taking, exam techniques, time management, presentation)
• Maths and statistics
• English language
• Information technology support

Study Skills Support

The course is primarily aimed at early career researchers/academics, graduate students/postdoctoral researchers, thermal spray technicians, thermal spray coated component test personnel, anyone who needs knowledge of residual stress tests, or companies seeking a tailored set of modules to suit the training needs of their employees.