SCERNROADMAP-V5.pptVIP

* CERAMICS FOR DEMANDING ENVIRONMENTS APPLICATION AREAS Gas turbines / Aerospace Nuclear Power generation (Traditional and new technologies) Petro-chemical Industrial / Metal processing / Glass / Furnaces Transport / Automotive MAIN THEMES Ceramic matrix composites Monolithic ceramics and discontinuous composites Coatings DRIVERS Gas turbines / Aerospace Legislation to reduce emissions } translates as higher temperatures Improved engine efficiency } and reduced levels of component } cooling air Reduced component, module and/or engine life cycle costs Nuclear Power generation (Traditional and new technologies) Petro-chemical Industrial / Metal processing / Glass / Furnaces Transport / Automotive Drivers for above industries are unknown ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES ??? Material system with improved temperature capability (1500°C) improved environmental resistance improved useable strength (180 MPa) improved integrity Develop enabling technologies to design, life, inspect (NDE), machine and repair ceramic material systems. An established robust supply chain for material production and manufacture of components from ceramic material systems. Look to reduce material costs through alternative methods of material production and increased volumes. Clear vision of end user requirements and applications CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITES Objectives Identify short, medium and long term research themes Develop enabling technologies for implementation of CMC’s Develop modelling capabilities – process models, structure/property models Identify complementary technologies from other industries Improve thermal and environmental capabilities of CMC’s Improve useable strength of CMC’s Understand cost/benefit trade for CMC applications Identify future funding opportunities Identify areas where education and training are required Identify end user requirements and market opportunities Establish UK CMC manufacturing capability CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITES For structural app