Summary

The project ” Research on improving the durability of disc harrows by plasma jet thermal coatings” proposes the development and improvement of the characteristics of use through thermal deposition of disc harrows, which are highly demanded in soil tillage operations. Using powders from the Oerlikon Metco catalog, intended to obtain superior wear and corrosion mechanical properties, it is expected to improve the durability of disc harrows. The project will be to create components that are much more resistant to the demands during operation and can lead to their reconditioning when the degree of wear exceeds the allowed limits, so that the durability and profitability of these components will increase and the maintenance costs will be significantly reduced. Within the project, plasma jet depositions will be carried out for disc harrows with three different types of powders (metallic and ceramic) and at three different thicknesses, depending on the stability of the experimental program and the number of passes of the spray gun. In this way, it is proposed to obtain an optimal variant with coverage properties. The project envisages the mobility of researchers from the two states (Ro-Med) for the exchange of experience, collaborations, and the dissemination of results in a reciprocal manner. Throughout the project, they will be published in specialized journals and it will be proposed to patent the technology with the best results.

General Objectives

OG1. The interrelationships of the current skills within the implementation team is aligned with the recognized requirements in agricultural industries.
OG2. Improving scientific results reputation of experimental study in Romania and Moldova.
OG3. Technological transfer (TRL) in the market by sharing research results and increasing partnerships between educational institutions and economic players in the agriculture field.

Specific objectives

OS1. Identifying and contacting agricultural companies in the area of Romania and Moldova.
OS2. Current status of thermal coatings on disc harrow materials.
OS3. Establishing characteristics and selecting powders for technical purposes.
OS4. Performing plasma jet depositions on specific samples.
OS5. Performing microstructural, wear resistance, hardness, microindentation and corrosion tests of the coatings performed.
OS6. Selection of coatings with optimal characteristics and making coatings on disc harrows.
OS7. Mobility research exchanges between the two parteners.
OS8. Dissemination of results through patenting and publication of ISI/BDI articles.

Dissemination

The “Research on improving the durability of disc harrows by plasma jet thermal coatings – DiscHAPS” project will give the possibility of obtaining different metallic and ceramic layers using 3 powders and 3 different thicknesses dedicated to obtain superior wear and corrosion resistance. The deliverables of the project will be materialize by: stage reports, analysis bulletins, min. 3 ISI articles with IF>2, participation in min. 3 conferences, website and submission of a patent documentation

Team - TUIASI (Coordinator) - UTM (Partner)

Project Manager
Munteanu Corneliu
TUIASI

Responsable Partner
Iurie Melnic
UTM

Member
Istrate Bogdan
TUIASI

Member
Ianus Gelu
TUIASI

Member
Marcelin Benchea
TUIASI

Member
Vlad Arsenoaia
TUIASI

Member
Cezara Zapodeanu
TUIASI

Member
Ramona Cimpoesu
TUIASI

Member
Ana Tufescu
TUIASI

Member
Fabian Lupu
TUIASI

Member
Constantin Zirnescu
UTM

Member
Vladimir Badiul
UTM

Member
Vitali Visanu
UTM

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