Designing nickel coatings for water erosion performance: Optimisation of grain size and thickness
Source abstract
Abstract
Metallic coatings are gaining interest as an alternative to classical polymeric layers for erosion damage prevention due to their extended durability and sustainability. However, their implementation requires a thorough understanding of protective potential and reliability. This study explores the use of brush-plated nickel coatings on carbon-fibre reinforced composites to enhance their performance against water erosion. A combination of experimental analysis and computational modelling explores the effect of different coating thickness and properties to withstand water droplet erosion damage. Findings reveal a minimum critical coating thickness around 40 μ m can significantly improve the erosion resistance. • Metallic coatings offer a durable, sustainable alternative for erosion protection. • Nickel-coated CFRPs need ≥ 40 μ m thickness to improve erosion resistance. • Combined testing and modelling linked erosion to coating thickness & microstructure. • Research informs parameter control to enhance coating life in erosive conditions.
Source: openalex_inverted_index · Quality: baseline
Research context
OpenAlex topics: Erosion and Abrasive Machining · Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity · Icing and De-icing Technologies
SciVX discovery tags are terminology-based. OpenAlex topics are source-provided classifications.
References (58)
Show source-provided references
1. Study of solid particle erosion on helicopter rotor blades surfaces10.3390/app10030977 ↗
2. Solid particle erosion area of rotor blades: application on small-size unmanned helicopters10.3390/sym13020178 ↗
3. Solid particle erosion performance and damage mechanism of AlTiN coating10.1080/10402004.2023.2224839 ↗
4. Solid particle erosion mechanisms of protective coatings for aerospace applications10.1016/j.surfcoat.2014.08.037 ↗
5. A review of surface engineering issues critical to wind turbine performance10.1016/j.rser.2007.11.009 ↗
6. Leading edge erosion of wind turbine blades: Understanding, prevention and protection10.1016/j.renene.2021.01.044 ↗
7. Perspective for fibre-hybrid composites in wind energy applications10.3390/ma10111281 ↗
8. Use of composite materials and hybrid composites in wind turbine blades
9. Carbon fiber composites for large-scale wind turbine blades: applicability study and comprehensive evaluation in China10.3390/jmse11030624 ↗
10. Lusty · 2021
11. Recent developments in the protection of wind turbine blades against leading edge erosion: Materials solutions and predictive modelling10.1016/j.renene.2023.118966 ↗
12. The increasing importance of leading edge erosion and a review of existing protection solutions10.1016/j.rser.2019.109382 ↗
13. A review of electrodeposited Ni-Co alloy and composite coatings: Microstructure, properties and applications10.1016/j.surfcoat.2019.04.079 ↗
14. Revitalising metallic materials: A path towards a sustainable circular economy10.3390/su151511675 ↗
15. Characterization of a nanocrystalline NiCo electroformed sheet metal10.1007/s10853-020-05325-8 ↗
16. Tribological behavior of pulsed electrodeposited Ni-W/SiC nanocomposites10.1007/s11665-018-3608-z ↗
17. Effects of co and w alloying elements on the electrodeposition aspects and properties of nanocrystalline Ni alloy coatings10.1016/j.apsusc.2011.02.008 ↗
18. Heat and erosion-resistant nanostructured coatings for gas turbine engines10.3846/16487788.2013.861225 ↗
19. Droplet erosion performance of composite materials electroplated with a hard metal layer
20. Nanocrystalline Ni-co alloy coatings: electrodeposition using horizontal electrodes and corrosion resistance10.1007/s11998-012-9437-3 ↗
21. Metallization of carbon fiber reinforced polymers for lightning strike protection10.1007/s11665-018-3609-y ↗
22. Behaviour of nickel coatings made by brush plating technology in conditions of cavitation erosion and corrosion
23. MTC510, Epoxy Component Prepreg, https://shdcomposites.com/admin/resources/mtc510-tds.pdf.
24. The quantification of impact damage distribution in composite laminates by analysis of X-ray computed tomograms10.1016/j.compscitech.2017.08.034 ↗
25. VACtiteUltraP, https://vacinnovation.co.uk/products/vactiteultrap/.
26. SIFCO Catalogue, https://www.sifcoasc.com/wp-content/uploads/Product-Catalog_2020.pdf.
27. 2021
28. Estimation of the size and internal structure of colloidal particles by means of röntgen
29. DIFFRAC.SUITE User Manual, DIFFRAC.EVALUATION PACKAGE DIFFRAC.EVA.
30. Some thoughts on mapping tribological issues of wind turbine blades due to effects of onshore and offshore raindrop erosion10.1007/s40735-018-0165-9 ↗
31. GRP Epoxy Eplastic glass laminate sheets plates, https://www.gaatech.com/materials/fr4-g10-g9-gop3-sheet-laminates-epoxyglass-fibreglass/.
32. A study of raindrop impacts on a wind turbine material: Velocity and impact angle effects on erosion maps at various exposure times10.3390/lubricants9060060 ↗
33. 2022
34. Gaddavalasa · 2022
35. Simple estimation method for strain rate sensitivity based on the difference between the indentation sizes formed by spherical-shaped impactors10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2020.106007 ↗
36. Onorati · 2022
37. Mechanical properties of nanocrystalline nickel produced by electrodeposition10.1016/S0965-9773(99)00050-1 ↗
38. Particle distribution, film formation and wear performance of brush plated Ni/WC10.1149/2.1161809jes ↗
39. Keegan · 2014
40. Analysis of incubation period versus surface topographical parameters in liquid droplet erosion tests10.1520/MPC20160085 ↗
41. A staged approach to erosion analysis of wind turbine blade coatings10.3390/coatings11060681 ↗
42. Evaluation of offshore wind turbine leading edge protection coating failure mode under rain erosion10.1016/j.prostr.2023.12.013 ↗
43. Water droplet erosion of wind turbine blades: Mechanics, testing, modeling and future perspectives10.3390/ma13010157 ↗
44. Liquid–solid impact mechanism, liquid impingement erosion, and erosion-resistant surface engineering: A review10.3390/coatings13030577 ↗
45. Water jet erosion performance of carbon fiber and glass fiber reinforced polymers10.3390/polym13172933 ↗
46. Analysis of rain erosion resistance of electroplated nickel–tungsten alloy coatings
47. Finite element simulation of waterjet-peened al 7075-T6 aluminum alloy surface by using multiple droplet impacts10.1007/s11665-020-05208-8 ↗
48. Finite element model of erosive wear on ductile and brittle materials10.1016/j.wear.2008.01.014 ↗
49. Particle and rain erosion mechanisms on Ti/Tin multilayer PVD coatings for carbon fibre reinforced polymer substrates protection
50. Wang · 2010
51. A study on the effect of electrodeposition parameters on the morphology of porous nickel electrodeposits10.1007/s11661-017-4452-8 ↗
52. Shen · 2020
53. Ali · 2015 · 47
54. Kodali · 1997 · 591
55. Hong · 2018 · 7
56. Effect of coating thickness on the slurry erosion resistance of HVOF-sprayed WC-10co-4Cr coatings10.1007/s11666-021-01190-2 ↗
57. Thickness effect on particle erosion resistance of thermoplastic polyurethane coating on steel substrate
58. Predictive tools for the design of erosion resistant coatings10.1016/j.surfcoat.2008.08.050 ↗