In view of the significant advantages offered by semi-solid processing, such as reduction in number of intermediate processing steps and energy input, and the potential for improving component complexity, it is of paramount interest to develop indigenous technology for semi-solid forming of steels, especially nuclear grade steels. For adopting semisolid processing as an alternative method of manufacturing of steels, it is essential to study the amenability of the steel for the process, understand the fundamental mechanisms of micro structural evolution and evaluate the mechanical properties of the steel after processing. To achieve this goal, the present work attempts to appraise the amenability of a low-carbon variant of 18%Cr-8%Ni austenitic stainless steel (304L SS) for semi-solid processing. Among the many requirements of the feedstock in semi-solid processing, a key feature that makes it amenable for semi-solid processing is the unique microstructure containing solid spheroids in a liquid matrix, thereby enabling thixo-tropic behaviour in the alloy. To understand the micro structural evolution in the steel, during major steps of semi-solid processing (partial melting, soaking and solidification), several experiments are carried out by varying the key parameters such as temperature, soaking time and cooling rate. Experimental results are analyzed in details to specify the effects of these parameters on the microstructure of semi-solid processed steel. The analysis indicates different phase transformation sequences during solidification of the steel from its semi-solid state. On the basis of experimental results, mechanism for micro structural evolution during partial melting and subsequent solidification of 304L SS is proposed. The effect of soaking time on the size and shape of the solid globules is analyzed using the theory of anisotropic Ostwald ripening. The semi-solid processing parameters, such as soaking time and temperature, are found to have significant influence on the globule distribution, globule shape, ferrite distribution and dislocation density, which in turn govern the tensile behaviour and mechanical properties of the steel after processing. Semi-solid processed 304L SS exhibits lower yield strength, ultimate tensile strength and higher strain hardening in temperature range 303–873K compared to as-received (rolled and subsequently annealed) 304L SS. However, semi-solid processed steel shows higher uniform elongation and fracture strain compared to the as-received steel. A pronounced effect of semi-solid processing is also found on the high temperature plasticity and dynamic recrystallization pattern. This work demonstrates the amenability of 300 series austenitic stainless steels for semi-solid processing. The investigation provides the significant insight into the mechanism of micro structural evolution in austenitic stainless steels during semi-solid processing and the important information on the mechanical properties and plastic flow behavior of the semi-solid processed steel. The results give crucial inputs for the optimization of processing parameters for obtaining the desired property in the product, and also for deciding the potential industrial application of the process.

Les aciers inoxydables duplex présentent une combinaison intéressante entre des propriétés mécaniques élevées, une faible conductivité thermique et un coût relativement faible. Ils sont couramment employés dans le domaine du bâtiment comme rond à béton, application qui requière notamment une résistance élevée (Rm > 950 MPa) et une ductilité importante (A% > 15). Cette thèse a pour objectif d’améliorer le compromis résistance / allongement, en développant de nouvelles nuances duplex présentant une transformation martensitique induite par la plasticité (effet TRIP) aux caractéristiques contrôlées. L’optimisation de ce compromis a nécessité en particulier une compréhension détaillée des mécanismes de transformation et de déformation plastique associés à chaque phase : la ferrite (BCC), l’austénite (FCC) et la martensite (BCC).L’influence de la transformation martensitique sur le comportement mécanique est étudiée pour quatre alliages duplex de stabilité variable de la phase austénitique en fonction de leur composition chimique. L’influence d’une microstructure multiphasée sur la cinétique de transformation est déterminée grâce à l’élaboration de trois nuances modèles représentant respectivement une nuance duplex et es deux compositions représentatives de ses constituants austénite et ferrite. L’utilisation de plusieurs techniques de caractérisation à différentes échelles a permis de décrire à la fois les mécanismes de transformation de phase et leur cinétique en fonction de la déformation, donnant ainsi accès à leur influence sur le comportement mécanique. L’étude des champs cinématiques a mis en évidence l’impact de la phase martensitique sur la répartition des déformations dans la microstructure multi-phasée. Finalement l’utilisation d’un modèle mécanique prenant en compte explicitement la transformation martensitique a permis de reproduire le comportement mécanique d’un alliage duplex. / Duplex stainless steels offer an attractive combination of high mechanical properties, low thermalconductivity and a relatively low cost. They are increasingly used as structural materials such as inthe construction sector as concrete reinforcement bars, where both high strength (Rm > 900 MPa)and high elongation to failure (A% > 15 %) are required. This thesis aims at improving the strength/ elongation compromise by developing new duplex stainless steel compositions experiencing a wellcontrolledmartensitic transformation induced by plasticity (TRIP effect). The optimisation of thiscompromise has required a good understanding of the transformation mechanisms and of plasticdeformation associated with each phase : ferrite (BCC), austenite (FCC) and martensite (BCC).The influence of martensitic transformation on mechanical behavior has been studied in four duplexgrades of variable austenite stability as a function of their chemical composition. The influence ofmultiphase microstructure on martensitic transformation kinetics has been determined by makingthree alloys respectively representative of a duplex grade and its two constituents (austenite andferrite). Using multiple characterization techniques at different scales has allowed determiningboth the transformation mechanisms and its kinetics as a function of strain, giving thus accessto the influence of transformation on the mechanical behavior. The study of kinematic fields hashighlighted the impact of the martensitic phase on the distribution of deformations. Finally, theuse of a mechanical model taking explicitly into account the phase transformation has allowed theduplication of the mechanical behavior of a duplex stainless steel.

La surface des pièces mécaniques est une zone sensible soumise à des conditions de sollicitations particulières, tant mécaniquement (frottement, contrainte maximale) que chimiquement (atmosphère ambiante, corrosion). Ainsi, la ruine des pièces de service est généralement initiée en surface ; les grands secteurs industriels sont donc à la recherche de solutions technologiques permettant une amélioration des propriétés mécaniques globales par une modification des propriétés de surface. De nombreuses techniques ont été développées dans ce but, notamment les traitements de surface mécaniques. Parmi ceux-ci, le grenaillage ultrasonique permet de déformer sévèrement et superficiellement les pièces par de nombreux impacts de billes ayant des trajectoires aléatoires au sein de la chambre de traitement. Le propos de cette étude repose sur l'analyse et la compréhension des microstructures de déformation induites par un traitement de grenaillage ultrasonique, particulièrement sous conditions cryogéniques ; sujet très peu exploré à ce jour voir nouveau concernant i) des métaux susceptibles de subir une transformation martensitique et ii) l'influence d'un tel traitement sur la tenue en fatigue cyclique. Pour ce faire, plusieurs nuances d'aciers inoxydables austénitiques présentant des stabilités différentes vis-à-vis de la transformation de phase ont été traitées à très basses températures et les propriétés obtenues ont été comparées à celles mesurées sur les échantillons traités à température ambiante. Les premières observations ont montré que, suite à un traitement sous condition cryogénique (-130 °C), une baisse de dureté intervient en sous-couche de l'alliage 310S stable, associée à une hausse des propriétés mécaniques sous basse température rendant le matériau plus difficile à écrouir. Ce phénomène est complètement supprimé au sein de l'alliage métastable 304L par une transformation martensitique facilitée, intervenant plus profondément qu'à température ambiante et entrainant une augmentation de la dureté de sous-couche. Deux alliages métastables (304L et 316L) ont donc été sélectionnés afin de détailler l'influence des paramètres de traitement sur le durcissement de sous-couche par une étude paramétrique comprenant l'amplitude de vibration (40 et 60 µm), la durée (3 et 20 min) ainsi que la température de traitement (ambiante, -80 et -130 °C). Il en ressort qu'augmenter l'énergie de traitent par une hausse de l'amplitude et/ou de la durée de grenaillage entraine une augmentation des duretés de surface et de sous-couche, accompagnée par la production de couches durcies plus épaisses. L'utilisation de températures cryogéniques permet une augmentation du potentiel de durcissement, et ce principalement en sous-couche. En associant les gradients de dureté aux distributions de martensite le long des épaisseurs affectées, il a été montré que la fraction de martensite était directement liée au potentielle de durcissement en profondeur. La fraction de martensite produite étant dépendante de la température de déformation et, afin de prendre en compte la stabilité initiale de l'alliage comme paramètre additionnel, des mesures complémentaires ont été faites sur l'alliage 316L plus stable. Les résultats ont alors montré qu'il est primordial d'adapter la température de traitement à la stabilité de l'échantillon afin d'optimiser l'efficacité du durcissement de sous-couche et éviter ainsi une baisse de la dureté en profondeur. Finalement, les structures de déformation obtenues sous condition cryogénique ont été reliées à la tenue mécanique sous sollicitations cycliques en flexion rotative. Comparé à un traitement réalisé à température ambiante, un grenaillage cryogénique permet une baisse la rugosité de surface et la production de contraintes résiduelles de compression plus élevées par la présence de martensite. Cependant, une plus grande relaxation de ces dernières associée à une réduction de l'épaisseur [...] / The surface of mechanical components is a sensitive zone subjected to particular mechanical (friction, maximum stress) and chemical (ambient atmosphere, corrosion) interactions. Hence, the rupture is generally initiated on the surface. In order to increase the global integrity of the working parts, the industrial groups are still seeking technological solutions allowing the modifications of the surface properties. Nodaway, plenty of surface modification techniques have been developed like the mechanical surface treatments. Among them, the ultrasonic shot peening (or surface mechanical attrition treatment) focus on superficially deform the mechanical parts through numerous collisions of peening medias having random trajectories inside a confined chamber. The purpose of this study is based on the analysis and the comprehension of the deformed microstructures induced by the ultrasonic shot peening treatment, especially under cryogenic temperatures. To do so, several austenitic stainless steel grades having different stabilities regarding the martensitic transformation have been treated under cryogenic conditions and compared to the properties obtained under room temperature. The first observations have shown that, after a cryogenic peening, a decrease of the subsurface hardness takes place in the stable 310S alloy which was attributed to an increase of the mechanical properties under cryogenic temperature. This phenomenon is suppressed in the metastable 304L by triggering a martensitic phase transformation promoted under low temperature and happening deeper compared to room temperature, increasing substantially the subsurface hardness. Two metastable alloys (304L and 316L) were then selected to conduct an ultrasonic shot peening parametric study including the vibration amplitude (40 and 60 µm), the treatment duration (3 and 20 min) and temperature (room temperature, -80 and -130 °C). It has been shown that increasing the treatment energy by raising the vibration amplitude and/or the duration leads to an increase of the surface and subsurface hardnesses as well as the affected layer thickness. The use of cryogenic temperatures allows an additional increase of the hardness, especially in subsurface. By comparing the different hardness gradients with the martensite distributions along the hardened layers, a direct correlation with the hardening rate and the martensite fraction was observed. The initial stability of the treated material was also taken in account by carried out additional observations on the 316L having a higher stability. The results have indicated that the deformation temperature needs to be wisely chosen regarding the stability of the processed material in order to avoid a decrease of the subsurface hardness. Finally, the deformed microstructures generated under cryogenic ultrasonic shot peening were associated to the mechanical behaviors of cylindrical specimens using rotating bending fatigue tests. Compared to a room temperature treatment, a cryogenic peening allows a decrease of the surface roughness and the generation of higher surface compressive residual stresses by the formation of martensite. However, compared to a room temperature treatment, the fatigue behavior was not increased after a cryogenic peening because of a more pronounced surface residual stress relaxation and a reduction of the affected layer. However, the potential increase of the fatigue life after a cryogenic surface deformation was depicted by the study of the rupture surfaces. It was observed that, if the involvement of the surface defects introduced by the high surface roughness can be lowered, a single subsurface crack initiation can be produced increasing considerably the fatigue behavior of the processed material

Solid surfaces featuring a spatial variation of surface wettability along particular directions on their surface, referred to as wettability gradient surfaces, are becoming increasingly important in practical applications such as enhancement of boiling and condensation heat transfer and separation of immiscible liquids in smart micro-fluidic devices. With the aid of an external energy input, such as mechanical vibration or impact kinetic energy, a liquid drop on such surfaces gets propelled towards more wettable region on the surface. A fundamental study of impact dynamics of liquid drops on such solid surfaces is relevant in understanding their effectiveness. The present thesis reports a combined experimental and theoretical study on the impact dynamics of liquid drops on solid surfaces comprising a smooth portion and a groove-textured portion separated by a junction line (dual-textured surfaces). Three different dual-textured surfaces – two made of intrinsically hydrophilic stainless steel and one of intrinsically hydrophobic poly-di-methyl-siloxane (PDMS) – are considered. Liquid drops, with Weber number (We) in the range 1–100, are impacted on the junction of the dual-textured surfaces and the entire impact dynamics across the junction is captured using a high speed video camera. Experiments of drop impact on the homogeneous surface portions of dual-textured surfaces (far away from the junction) are also conducted. The temporal variation of drop contact radius measured from the junction line on smooth and groove-textured portions of the dual-textured surfaces exhibits four distinct stages – primary spreading, primary receding, secondary spreading on more wettable surface portion, and final equilibrium – with the final outcome being the bulk movement and deposition of liquid drop away from the junction towards the more hydrophilic surface portion. Secondary parameters characterizing each of these different stages are extracted from these measurements and a one-to-one comparison between dual-textured and homogenous surfaces is presented. A significant effect of dual-texture nature is seen on the receding process of impacting drops. On the dual-textured surfaces, the receding velocity of impacting drop on the groove-textured portion is always greater than that on the smooth portion. The asymmetry in drop receding results in a drop drift velocity towards the more wettable surface portion leading to an enhanced secondary drop spreading on the more wettable smooth portion. The drop drift velocity shows a decrease with We at low We and remains almost constant at higher We after a particular value of We. Correspondingly, the ratio of the maximum drop spread factor achieved during the secondary spreading (βm2) to that during the primary spreading (βm) is seen to decrease with We at low We and remains constant at higher We. Owing to the differences in the static equilibrium wetting difference, βm2/βm is more on the stainless steel dual-textured surfaces than on the PDMS dual-textured surface. The presence of dual-texture results in a higher final spread on more wettable smooth portion and smaller final spread on less wettable textured portion of the dual-textured surfaces and this difference decreases with We. The difference in final spread factors between the smooth and textured portions is more on the stainless steel dual-textured surfaces than the PDMS dual-textured surface. The bulk drop movement (ξ), characterized in terms of distance measured from the junction to the final drop center, decreases with We at low We and remains constant at higher We on the stainless steel dual-textured surfaces whereas it remains constant at low We and decreases at higher We on the PDMS dual-textured surface. ξ on the PDMS dual-textured surface is always less than that on the stainless dual-textured surface due to the lower wetting difference across the junction of the former. Comparison of the trends of secondary parameters with the predictions from theoretical models reported in literature showed a lack of agreement. This is due to various physical processes encountered by impacting drop on the groove-textured surface, identified through experiments of drop impact on homogeneous groove-textured surfaces, such as (i) convex shape of liquid-vapor interface near contact line at maximum spreading, (ii) impregnation of drop liquid into the grooves during impact, and (iii) contact line pinning of spreading drop at the asperity edges of surface texture, as well as the wetting difference in dual-textured surfaces. The inclusion of these physical processes under conventional energy conservation approach is seen to predict the experimentally observed trends of maximum drop spread factor on the groove-textured portions. A force balance model, applied to the liquid drop configuration at the beginning of drop receding on the dual-textured surfaces, predicts the qualitative trend of ξ with We on all surfaces. Drop liquid impregnation into the grooves of textured portion at We > Wecr (critical We corresponding to transition from Cassie to impaled state) is proposed as a possible physical mechanism to account for the explanation of the specific trends of ξ with We. A theoretical model formulated using force balance at the three phase contact line beneath impacting drop on groove-textured surface is presented for the prediction of Wecr.

La présente thèse doctorale vise à analyser le comportement tribologique, en corrosion et en tribocorrosion des nouveaux aciers inoxydables martensitiques et leurs mécanismes de dégradation pour applications aéronautiques. Pour ce faire, techniques électrochimiques, tribo-électrochimiques et d’analyse de surface ex-situ ont été utilisés. L'usure est affectée par la dureté du matériau et le durcissement lors du glissement de contact. Les aciers inoxydables martensitiques ont montré une augmentation de résistance à la rayure, mais une plus grande perte de matière lors des essais tribologiques à sec par rapport à l'acier inoxydable austénitique. La résistance à la corrosion des aciers inoxydables martensitiques est favorisée par leur passivité, dont la cinétique du film passif peut être décrite par un modèle de type high-field. La vitesse de dissolution passive dépend de la composition chimique de la surface du matériau, ce qui diminue la teneur en Cr dans la couche passive. Les mécanismes de dégradation en tribocorrosion des aciers inoxydables martensitiques comprennent déformation plastique, shakedown et fatigue de de type oligo-cyclique. Les conséquences de ces mécanismes impliqués dépendent des conditions électrochimiques qui prévalent. / The present Doctoral Thesis aimed to analyze the tribological, corrosion and tribocorrosion behavior of new martensitic stainless steels and their degradation mechanisms for aeronautical applications. For this, electrochemical, tribo-electrochemical and ex-situ surface analysis techniques were used. Wear damage was found to be critically affected by the hardness of the material and its hardening during sliding. Martensitic stainless steels showed higher scratch wear resistance but higher wear material loss when compared to the austenitic stainless steel. Corrosion resistance of martensitic stainless steels is driven by their passivity, whose kinetics can be described through a high field conduction model. Passive dissolution rate depends on the surface chemistry of the material, thus decreasing with the Cr content in the passive film. Degradation mechanisms involved in tribocorrosion of martensitic stainless steels included plastic deformation, shakedown and low-cycle fatigue. The consequences of those involved mechanisms depended on the prevailing electrochemical conditions. / La presente Tesis Doctoral tiene como objetivo analizar el comportamiento tribológico, frente a la corrosión y a la tribocorrosión de nuevos aceros inoxidables martensíticos y sus mecanismos de degradación en aplicaciones aeronáuticas. Para ello, se han utilizado técnicas electroquímicas, tribo-electroquímicas y de análisis de superficie ex-situ. El desgaste depende de la dureza del material y de su endurecimiento durante el deslizamiento. Los aceros inoxidables martensíticos mostraron una mayor resistencia al rallado pero una mayor pérdida de material en el ensayo tribológico de desgaste si se compara con el acero inoxidable austenítico. La resistencia a la corrosión de los aceros inoxidables martensíticos es promovida por su pasividad, cuya cinética puede ser descrita a través de un modelo de tipo high field. La velocidad de disolución pasiva depende de la química de la superficie del material, disminuyendo por lo tanto con el contenido de Cr en la película pasiva. Los mecanismos de degradación en tribocorrosión de los aceros inoxidables martensíticos incluyen deformación plástica, shakedown y fatiga de bajo ciclo. Las consecuencias de esos mecanismos dependen de las condiciones electroquímicas del sistema. / La present Tesi Doctoral té com a objectiu analitzar el comportament tribològic, front a la corrosió i a la tribocorrosió de nous acers inoxidables martensítics i els seus mecanismes de degradació en aplicacions aeronàutiques. Per tot això, s'han utilitzat tècniques electroquímiques, tribo-electroquímiques i d'anàlisi de superfície ex-situ. El desgast depen de la duresa del material i del seu enduriment durant el lliscament. Els acers inoxidables martensítics van mostrar una major resistència al ratllat però una major pèrdua de material en l'assaig tribològic de desgast si es compara amb l'acer inoxidable austenític. La resistència a la corrosió dels acers inoxidables martensítics és promoguda per la seva passivitat, i la seua la cinètica pot ser descrita a través d'un model de tipus high field. La velocitat de dissolució passiva depen de la química de la superfície del material, disminuint per tant amb el contingut de Cr en la pel·lícula passiva. Els mecanismes de degradació en tribocorrosió dels acers inoxidables martensítics inclouen deformació plàstica, shakedown i fatiga de baix cicle. Les conseqüències d'aquests mecanismes depenen de les condicions electroquímiques del sistema.

Les aciers inoxydables austéno-ferritiques présentent une microstructure biphasée dans laquelle se mêlent austénite et ferrite. Leurs caractéristiques mécaniques élevées ainsi que leur bonne tenue en corrosion en font un candidat sérieux pour remplacer les aciers inoxydables austénitiques. Malheureusement, la faible forgeabilité de ces alliages rend la fabrication de tôles particulièrement critique. En effet, le phénomène de « crique de rive » est fréquemment rencontré au cours des étapes du laminage à chaud. Par conséquent, cela nécessite des opérations supplémentaires comme le découpage des rives, ce qui aboutit à une augmentation des coûts de production. Les différents facteurs influençant la ductilité à chaud de ces aciers sont passés en revue afin d'identifier quels sont les zones d'ombres. La synthèse bibliographique révèle deux zones d'ombres : d'une part, le manque d'un essai de ductilité à chaud permettant de discriminer différentes microstructures en terme de résistance à la propagation de fissure à haute température ; et d'autre part l'absence de données quantitative concernant la partition de la déformation entre la ferrite et l'austénite lors des étapes de mise en forme à chaud. Le concept de travail essentiel de rupture a été appliqué à hautes températures. Il a été démontré que cette méthode est fiable et discriminante pour quantifier la résistance à la propagation de fissure à haute température. Elle permet également de générer un paramètre physique pertinent pour optimiser les microstructures par rapport à un mode de mise en forme donné. La technique conventionnelle de micro-grilles a été adaptée de manière à cartographier à haute température les déformations à l'échelle de la microstructure. Cette technique fournit en plus des résultats qualitatifs concernant les mécanismes de déformations, des données quantitatives à propos de la partition de la déformation entre la ferrite et l'austénite. Ces données peuvent être utilisées afin de valider les modèles qui prédisent le comportement à chaud des aciers duplex pendant les premières étapes du laminage à chaud. Les deux outils developpés au cours de cette étude permettent de donner des solutions pour éviter le phénomène de « crique de rives ». / The Duplex Stainless Steels (DSS) are defined as a family of stainless steels consisting of a two-phase microstructure involving δ-ferrite and γ-austenite. Exceptional combinations of strength and toughness together with good corrosion resistance under critical working conditions designate DSS a suitable alternative to conventional austenitic stainless steels. Unfortunately, the relatively poor hot workability of these alloys makes the industrial processing of flat products particularly critical. Cracking of the coils during hot rolling along the edges is frequently reported. As a consequence, additional operations like grinding, discontinuous processing or scraping are often required, leading to increased manufacturing costs. The different parameters affecting the hot working of duplex stainless steels have been reviewed in order to identify which are the missing pieces of the puzzle. The bibliographical review reveals that two pieces are missing in the hot workability puzzle. On the one hand, it is necessary to develop a new hot ductility test which allows discriminating microstructures in terms of high temperature tearing resistance, and on the other hand, quantitative data about the strain partitioning between ferrite and austenite during the hot working operations are needed. The Essential Work of Fracture concept has been applied at high temperature. It has been demonstrated that this method is a reliable and discriminating tool for quantifying the high temperature tearing resistance and to generate a physically relevant index to guide the optimization of microstructures towards successful forming operations. A modified micro-grid technique has been developed to experimentally simulate the local state of deformation of different duplex microstructures at high temperature. This technique provides qualitative results about the deformation features as well as quantitative data about the strain partitioning between ferrite and austenite. The micro-strain distributions measured can be used to validate the models predicting the hot deformation of duplex stainless steels during the roughing-mill operations. The two tools developed in this investigation allow suggesting possible remedies for the edge cracking phenomenon.

La Corrosion Haute Température (HTC), en environnements divers et sévères, d'alliages métalliques toujours plus élaborés en termes de composition et micro-structure, est un sujet industriel et scientifique très complexe. La PhotoElectroChimie (PEC) est une technique de choix pour caractériser les propriétés physico-chimiques et électroniques des couches d'oxydation très hétérogènes formées en HTC. Sur des exemples d'alliages modèles mais représentatifs de la réalité industrielle (aciers duplex, base-Nickel 690), ce travail présente le développement et la validation d'un dispositif expérimental permettant d'appliquer pour la première fois tout l'arsenal des techniques PEC à l'échelle mésoscopique (typiquement 30 µm), ainsi que la validation d'une modélisation originale développée au SIMaP des spectres de photocourants en énergie, qui permet de les décrire et ajuster finement et d'en extraire notamment avec précision les gaps des oxydes semiconducteurs présents dans la couche thermique. / High Temperature Corrosion (HTC), in various and severe atmospheres, of continually more elaborated (composition, micro–structure) metallic alloys, is a rather complex industrial and scientific topic. PhotoElectroChemistry (PEC) acquired a special place in the characterization of physico–chemical and electronic properties of the highly heterogeneous oxidation layers formed in HTC. Through studies of model but industrially representative samples (duplex stainless steel, Ni–base alloy 690), this work presents the development and validation of an experimental set–up allowing for the first time to use the whole set of PEC techniques at the mesoscopic level (typically 30 µm), as well as the validation of an original model of photocurrent energy spectra, developed at SIMaP, allowing to well describe, and accurately fit the latter spectra, and thus yielding, notably, precise bandgap values for the semiconducting components of the thermal scale.

This work aims to study the niobium influence in the crystallographic texture and the corrosion resistance of ferritic stainless steels on aerated and de-aerated environments. For this objective the ferritic stainless steels P409, P410, P430A, P430E (Nb stabilized) were used; and austenitic stainless steel, P304, and carbon steel, A36, were used as comparative materials. These materials had a mechanical characterization (hardness and tension test), and the steels P430A and P430E had a crystallographic characterization too. That crystallographic characterization (by EBSD) was analyzed through to inverse pole figure (IPF) and crystal orientation distribution function (CODF). The samples were submitted to anodic potentiodynamic polarization test in solutions: 3.56% NaCl, and 1N H2SO4 on aerated environment, and 3.56% NaCl at de-aerated environment. The samples were examined by SEM after the polarization tests. The analysis of the results clearly showed that the crystallographic texture influence the corrosion resistance. The niobium in the stainless steel reduces the presence of preferential orientation, therefore, the influence of the texture in the corrosion resistance, but helps to increase the corrosion resistance by the formation of niobium carbbonites. Finally it was observed that for polarization tests in aerated environments and de-aerated have a very small variation in behavior that depends on the steel, but this variation is not statistically significant. / O objetivo deste trabalho é estudar a influência do nióbio na textura cristalográfica e resistência à corrosão de aços inoxidáveis ferríticos em ambientes aerados e desaerados. Usou-se para o estudo os aços inoxidáveis ferríticos P409, P410, P430A, P430E (estabilizado ao Nb) e como objetos de comparação usaram-se os aços inoxidáveis austenítico P304 e o aço ao carbono A36. Neles realizou-se uma caracterização mecânica (dureza, ensaio de tração), e para os aços P430A e P430E foi feita uma caracterização cristalográfica (via EBSD) por meio de figura de polos inversa (IPF) e da função de distribuição de orientação cristalina (FDOC). As amostras foram submetidas a ensaios de polarização potenciodinâmica anódica para soluções de 3,56% NaCl e 1N de H2SO4 em ambiente aerado e solução de 3,56% NaCl em ambiente desaerado. As amostras foram examinadas por microscopia MEV após os ensaios de polarização. A análise dos resultados mostrou claramente que a textura cristalográfica influência a resistência à corrosão. O nióbio diminui a presença de orientações preferenciais, e, por consequência, a influência da textura na resistência à corrosão, no entanto aumenta a resistência à corrosão nos aços inoxidáveis pela formação de carbonetos de nióbio. Por último observou-se que para ensaios de polarização em ambientes aerados e desaerados existe uma ligeira variação no comportamento que depende de cada aço, mas que não é estatisticamente significativa. / Mestre em Engenharia Mecânica

Submitted by Claudinei Pracidelli (cpracide@ipen.br) on 2016-11-11T09:40:30Z No. of bitstreams: 0 / Made available in DSpace on 2016-11-11T09:40:30Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 / A soldagem tem grande importância no setor metroferroviário, pois é empregada na fabricação de componentes estruturais e no acabamento de vagões de passageiros, que em sua maior parte são de aço inoxidável. As juntas soldadas podem apresentar descontinuidades que são interrupções que afetam as propriedades mecânicas e metalúrgicas da junta soldada. A presença destas descontinuidades, dependendo do seu tamanho, natureza ou efeito combinado, pode ocasionar a reprovação da junta soldada, quer pela redução de propriedades mecânicas ou pela não aceitação, segundo critérios estabelecidos em normas. Uma estrutura que tenha uma solda reprovada durante sua qualificação ou inspeção, pela presença de descontinuidades pode ser recuperada, por meio de um retrabalho a ser realizado nesta junta. A refusão do cordão de solda por meio do processo TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), sem a utilização do material de adição, é uma técnica de retrabalho que pode ser empregada, em especial pela viabilidade técnica e econômica do processo. Neste estudo analisou-se a influência que o processo de reparo por soldagem TIG exerceu no comportamento mecânico e microestrutural das juntas soldadas pelo processo MIG, por meio de: ensaios mecânicos (tração, fadiga e microdureza Vickers), ensaios não destrutivos (inspeção visual e líquidos penetrantes) e caracterização microestrutural do cordão de solda. Resultados das amostras de ensaio de tração e fadiga indicaram que o reparo dos cordões de solda não alterou o comportamento mecânico das juntas. As juntas submetidas ao reparo nas quais foram retirados os reforços dos cordões apresentaram modificações nas propriedades mecânicas, mas também apresentaram resultados satisfatórios. / Dissertação (Mestrado em Tecnologia Nuclear) / IPEN/D / Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares - IPEN-CNEN/SP

Submitted by Claudinei Pracidelli (cpracide@ipen.br) on 2016-11-11T16:39:02Z No. of bitstreams: 0 / Made available in DSpace on 2016-11-11T16:39:02Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 / O reator de pesquisas IEA-R1 opera em regime de 40 h semanais à potência de 4,5 MW. Nestas condições, os cestos disponíveis para o armazenamento dos elementos combustíveis irradiados possuem menos de metade da sua capacidade inicial. Assim, nestas condições de operação, teremos apenas cerca de seis anos de capacidade para armazenamento. Considerando que a vida útil desejada do IEA-R1 seja de pelo menos mais 20 anos, será necessário aumentar a capacidade de armazenamento de combustível irradiado. Dr. Henrik Grahn, especialista da Agência Internacional de Energia Atômica sobre o armazenamento molhado (em piscinas de estocagem), ao visitar o reator IEA-R1 (setembro/2012) fez algumas recomendações. Entre elas, a concepção e instalação de cestos fabricados com aço inoxidável borado e internamente revestidos com uma película de alumínio, de modo que a corrosão dos elementos combustíveis não ocorresse. Após uma revisão da literatura sobre opções de materiais disponíveis para esse tipo de aplicação chegamos ao BoralcanTM fabricado pela 3M devido suas propriedades. Este trabalho apresenta estudos sobre a análise de criticalidade com o código computacional MCNP-5 utilizando duas bibliotecas americanas de dados nucleares avaliados (ENDF/B-VI e ENDF/B-VII) comparativamente. Estas análises demonstraram a possibilidade de dobrar a capacidade de armazenamento de elementos combustíveis, no mesmo espaço ocupado pelos cestos atuais, atendendo a demanda do reator de pesquisas IEA-R1 e também satisfazendo os requisitos de segurança da Comissão Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN) e da Agência Internacional de Energia Atômica (IAEA). / Dissertação (Mestrado em Tecnologia Nuclear) / IPEN/D / Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares - IPEN-CNEN/SP