FRACTAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CAVITATION DAMAGE OF CARBURIZED AISI 5117 STEE

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Mechanical Eng Department, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt

2 Research Center director of Engineering and Applied Science, Faculty of Engineering, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia

3 Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Majmaah University ,Saudi Arabia

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The cavitation erosion of carburized and untreated low alloy steel (AISI 5117) has been investigated during the incubation period. Scanning electron microscope images of eroded surface were obtained, forming a data base for further analysis. It has been shown that carburizing can effectively improve the cavitation erosion resistance of AISI 5117 low alloy steel and prolong the incubation period. The fractal dimension and Fourier intercept values can be used to characterize the cavitation damage. The fractal dimension and Fourier intercept value for the untreated surfaces were higher than that of the carburized surfaces.

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JES. Journal of Engineering Sciences
Volume 41, No 2
March and April 2013
Pages 517-542

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