Near Net Shape Forming of Advanced Structural Ceramic Devices

This book provides valuable information on the making
of complex-shape monolithic energy devices. The
author discussed a new technology that combined rapid
prototyping techniques and ceramic gelcasting
processes in the design and manufacturing of advanced
structural ceramic components that cannot be
fabricated by other shape-forming processes. The
fabricated micro gas turbine rotors, micro inlet
nozzles, mesoscale burner arrays, and micro heat
exchangers have demonstrated superior shape accuracy,
mechanical strength, and surface smoothness with a
feature size less than 200 um. The design concepts
and functionalities of the ceramic devices were
verified with performance tests. The shape
complexity and surface quality of monolithic ceramic
parts have been further improved through the use of
novel mold assembly methods and new materials. A
complete shape forming process (from slurry to final
functional parts) was developed and introduced.

Autorentext
Dr. Hao-Chih Liu (Bernard) received M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering (2000) and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2004) from Stanford University, USA. His work was recognized by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK) with A. M. Strickland Prize (2006). Prof. Liu is now an assistant professor at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan.

Klappentext
This book provides valuable information on the making of complex-shape monolithic energy devices. The author discussed a new technology that combined rapid prototyping techniques and ceramic gelcasting processes in the design and manufacturing of advanced structural ceramic components that cannot be fabricated by other shape-forming processes. The fabricated micro gas turbine rotors, micro inlet nozzles, mesoscale burner arrays, and micro heat exchangers have demonstrated superior shape accuracy, mechanical strength, and surface smoothness with a feature size less than 200 um. The design concepts and functionalities of the ceramic devices were verified with performance tests. The shape complexity and surface quality of monolithic ceramic parts have been further improved through the use of novel mold assembly methods and new materials. A complete shape forming process (from slurry to final functional parts) was developed and introduced.