International Thermal Spray Conference (ITSC) 2009 (May 4-7, 2009): Plasma Spray and Plasma Transfer Arc (PTA) - I

Plasma Spray and Plasma Transfer Arc (PTA) - I

Tuesday, May 5, 2009: 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Laughlin II (Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel)
Session Chairs:
Dr. Joachim Heberlein and K.A. Khor
9:00 AM
Tungsten Thin Films and Nanometer Powders by Low Pressure Plasma Spray
Mr. Tim McKechnie, Plasma Processes, Inc.; J. Scott O'Dell, Plasma Processes, Inc.
9:20 AM
The Development and Characterization of Novel Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Coatings Deposited by Very Low Pressure Plasma Spray
Dr. Deidre A. Hirschfeld, New Mexico Institue of Mining and Technology; Nicholas R. Spinhirne, New Mexico Institue of Mining and Technology; Dr. Aaron C. Hall, Sandia National Laboratories
9:40 AM
A Novel Single Cathode Plasma Column Design for Process Stability and Long Term Component Life
Prof. Pravansu S. Mohanty, University of Michigan; Asha George, University of Michigan; Mr. Larry Pollard, Progressive Technology Inc.; Mr. David Snyder, Progressive Technology Inc.
10:00 AM