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4 December 2024 Characterization method for micron-scale sealing coating wear of long-life infrared detector cryocooler assembly
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Proceedings Volume 13283, Conference on Spectral Technology and Applications (CSTA 2024); 132831M (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3035477
Event: Conference on Spectral Technology and Applications (CSTA 2024), 2024, Dalian, China
Abstract
Infrared detector cooler assemblies with extended operational longevity derive benefits from the utilization of linear compressors. This article is dedicated to the examination of the coating applied to linear compressor piston seals, as even coatings measuring only a few micrometers in thickness can precipitate cryocooler failure. Our investigation delves into the wear resistance characteristics of these coatings. Traditional methods reliant on wear rate for assessing wear may prove inadequate in quantifying micrometer-level wear loss; hence, we introduce a novel indentation method for accurately determining wear depth. This method furnishes a precise means of characterizing micrometer-level wear in the piston coatings of linear compressors. To validate our approach, experiments were conducted using three samples composed of specialized engineering materials. Initially, sample wear resistance was indirectly characterized through scratch width measurements and subsequently assessed directly using the indentation method. Notably, results obtained from both methods were consistent, demonstrating the validity and practicality of employing the indentation method for characterizing micro-level wear in highly resistant materials.
(2024) Published by SPIE. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.
Kai Zhang, Haiying Li, Shijin Wang, Shouzhang Yuan, Peiyuan Li, Hongfu Li, Wenli Zhao, and Renzh Li "Characterization method for micron-scale sealing coating wear of long-life infrared detector cryocooler assembly", Proc. SPIE 13283, Conference on Spectral Technology and Applications (CSTA 2024), 132831M (4 December 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3035477
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KEYWORDS
Coating

Resistance

Infrared detectors

Cryocoolers

Engineering

Equipment

Infrared radiation

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