High-density-infrared (HDI) treatment of mineral processing equipment for enhanced wear resistance

D. Tao, C. Blue, N. B. Dahotre, R. Honaker, B. K. Parekh, P. G. Engleman, C. Zhao, H. Han

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Abstract

Equipment wear and corrosion have significant adverse impact on the operating cost and efficiency of mineral processing plants. In this study, advanced surface enhancement technologies were investigated to improve the wear resistance of metal surface of mineral processing equipment. Enhanced metal surfaces were achieved through surface conversion, enrichment, and coating by use of advanced high-density-infrared (HDI) technology. Attempts were made to determine the effects of process parameters on surface properties and corresponding optimum conditions. The microstructure of the enhanced metal surfaces was characterized by SEM, EDS, and microindentation. Laboratory dry sliding wear testing was carried out to investigate the wear performance and the viable coating candidate was determined.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)190-196
Number of pages7
JournalMinerals Engineering
Volume19
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2006

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This study was sponsored by the US Department of Energy (DOE) under the contract DE-FC26-03NT41787 managed by Mr. Morgan Mosser. The industrial partners and government agencies involved in this project, including Carbontronics Fuel Management, LLC., CONSOL, Massey Energy, Horizon Natural Resources, Florida Rock Industries, Inc., Kurtz Bros., Inc., Innovative Screen Technology, Jeffery Chain Corp., Phelps Dodge Mining Company, Energy Industries of Ohio, Kentucky Coal Association and Ohio Coal Development Office, are acknowledged for their technical and financial support.

Keywords

  • Coating
  • HDI
  • Microhardness
  • Microstructure
  • Wear

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • General Chemistry
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Mechanical Engineering

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