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Optimization of Bundle Infiltration in the Forced Chemical Vapor Infiltration (FCVI) Process

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

W.M. Matlin ,
D.P. Stinton ,
T.M. Besmann  and
P.K. Liaw
W.M. Matlin
Affiliation:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37966-2200
D.P. Stinton
Affiliation:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37996-2200
T.M. Besmann
Affiliation:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37996-2200
P.K. Liaw
Affiliation:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37966-2200
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Abstract

A two-step forced-flow, thermal-gradient, chemical vapor infiltration process (FCVI) was proposed to reduced processing time while maintaining uniformly high densities. GTCVI, a finite-volume computer code developed specifically for the FCVI process was used to model thermal gradient effects on processing time and density. An optimum thermal gradient was determined and used to process material with uniformly infiltrated bundles.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 365: Symposium M – Ceramic Matrix Composites–Advanced High-Temperature Structural Materials , 1994 , 309
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1995

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