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APS process parameters for deposition of YSZ ceramic outer layer of TBC
| Process parameters | Value |
|---|---|
| Plasma torch | A60 |
| Plasma gases Ar/H2 [NLPM] | 54/6; 48/12; 42/18 |
| Current [A] | 600; 700; 800 |
| Substrate radial velocity [rev/min] | 150 |
| Plasma torch feed rate [mm/s] | 3 |
| Time of spraying [s] | 1,110 |
| Spray distance [mm] | 100 |
| Spray angle [°] | 90 |
| Carrier gas [NLPM] | 6 |
| Powder feed rate [g/min] | 10 |
| Angle of powder injection to plasma plume [°] | 90 |