An evaluation of alloys and coatings for use in automobile thermal reactorsSeveral candidate alloys and coatings were evaluated for use in automobile thermal reactors. Full-size reactors of the candidate materials were analyzed in cyclic engine dynamometer tests with peak temperature of 1900 F (1040 C). Two developmental ferritic iron alloys GE1541 and NASA-18T - exhibited the best overall performance lasting at least 60% of the life of the test engine. Four of the alloys evaluated warrant consideration for reactor use. They include GE1541, Armco 18 SR, NASA-18T, and Inconel 601. None of the commercial coating substrate combinations evaluated warrant consideration for reactor use.-
Document ID
19740039400
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Blankenship, C. P.
Oldrieve, R. E. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)