A Review on Thermal Barrier Coating on Piston of I.C Engine

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10.2991/978-94-6463-662-8_73How to use a DOI?

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Thermal Barrier Coatings; Piston; Engine Efficiency; IC Engines; Materials

Abstract

Pistons are vital components of internal combustion (IC) engines and are used in various vehicle types. The high temperatures produced in an IC engine can cause major thermal strains. Reduced efficacy of the piston crown resulting from inadequate heat dissipation mechanism would affect the piston’s performance time and mechanical efficiency of the engine. The piston absorbs the heat produced during combustion, therefore reducing the general engine efficiency. The cooling system distributes this extra heat in part, and high-temperature insulating materials help to further lower heat output. Acting as such insulating layers, thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) greatly lower heat transmission to important engine components. Using TBCs on engine parts not only lessens specific fuel consumption but also lessens thermal stress and improves engine efficiency. Among the several TBC materials—7–8% Yttria-stabilized Zirconia (YSZ), mullite, Al₂O₃, AlSi, and NiCrAl have proven that they increase efficiency, fuel economy, and CO and HC emissions into the air. Components include the piston head, cylinder liner, and intake and exhaust valve seating, and cylinder head can be TBCs. In experimental research, YSZ and zirconium oxide (ZrO₂) have shown very interesting results among these coatings, as they offer the best balance of thermal insulation and performance enhancement. The findings and results from various literature demonstrates how thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) can improve the longevity and efficiency of IC engines, which in turn contributes to the expansion of profitable automotive engineering.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - K. Aruna Prabha
AU  - Putha Prasad Kumar
AU  - K. Balashowry
AU  - S. Swetha
AU  - Priyadarsini Morampudi
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/03/17
TI  - A Review on Thermal Barrier Coating on Piston of I.C Engine
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainable Development (ICAMMSD 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 923
EP  - 933
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-662-8_73
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-662-8_73
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