Computational Modeling of Cold Spray Process: Effect of Substrate and Particle Size on Gas-Particle Flow
Mr. Qingsong Zhu and Dr. Ali Dolatabadi, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd, West, Montreal, QC H3G 1M8, Canada

This work involves modeling of the cold spray process in order to predict gas flow as well as particle conditions upon impact on a substrate. Particle normal velocity is found to be the most important factor to improve the deposition efficiency and coating quality. Particle velocity is influenced by the substrate geometry and location. The shape and the strength of the bow shocks near the substrate of different geometries (such as concave, convex, and flat) are studied, and particle normal velocities impacting on the substrates located at various stand-off distances are calculated. Furthermore, the numerical simulation is repeated with particles of various sizes and different feeding gas (Helium, Nitrogen and Air). The results are compared to obtain the optimum substrate location and the appropriate particle size for each feeding gas.

Session 1: Thermal Spray Process Modeling & Simulation 1: Thermal Spray Process

The Preliminary Program for International Thermal Spray Conference And Exposition (ITSC) (May 15-18, 2006)