Material Thermophysical Characterization Laboratory

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Material Thermophysical Characterization Laboratory

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laboratories - Innovative materials for energy

Material Thermophysical Characterization Laboratory

The laboratory conducts experiments aimed at evaluating the thermophysical, morphological, and erosion resistance properties of materials and coatings used in the energy field

The Material Thermophysical Characterization Laboratory carries out experiments aimed at the thermophysical characterization of materials and coatings used in the energy field through diffusivity/thermal conductivity, specific heat and thermal expansion coefficient measurements. Through these measurements it is also possible to obtain indications of the level of alteration of the initial characteristics of massive materials and/or coatings as a function of exposure to high temperatures or other agents potentially capable of promoting their degradation.

There is also an active thermography system for performing non-destructive tests aimed at assessing the state of integrity of real samples and components.

Finally, within the same laboratory, there are two facilities for solid particulate erosion wear testing (up to 700°C) and droplet erosion wear testing, which allow tests to be performed under conditions representative of the plant. To support these and other studies, a stylus profilometer capable of making two-dimensional morphological maps of surfaces is available. In particular, it should be noted that solid particulate erosion is present in all major types of power generation plant. As well as in steam turbines, droplet erosion can also be present in the first compressor stage of gas turbines, depending on the mode of operation.

LASER THERMOGRAPHY SYSTEM FOR MEASURING THERMAL DIFFUSIVITY OF MATERIALS AND COATINGS

JET TESTER FOR PERFORMING HIGH TEMPERATURE SOLID PARTICULATE EROSION WEAR TESTING

DIFFERENTIAL CALORIMETER

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