THE SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF CERAMIC COMPONENTS IN A SEA-WATER PUMP
1996 年 1996 巻 3 号 p. 3-12
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1996 年 1996 巻 3 号 p. 3-12
Intrinsically, advanced engineering (or technical) ceramics are the optimum material for sea-water hydraulic systems because of their superior mechanical strength, low friction properties, resistance against abrasive, erosive and sliding wear, and corrosion resistance. However, ceramics require a different design philosophy from metallic components, and demand a probabilistic method in the design of structural components together with special attention to the manufacturing and finishing processes. The rationale behind the development of a ceramic axial piston pump for sea-water applications is described below and includes evidence that martensitic stainless steel is intrinsically susceptible to stress corrosion fatigue in such environments.
