Materials, Design and Corrosion Effects on Exhaust-System Life

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Patterson, W. R. (William R.), author.

Conference Name:

Designing for Automotive Corrosion Prevention Conference (1978-11-08 : Troy, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1978

Summary:

A description is given of contemporary exhaust-system metal-deteriorating conditions, and their relation to exhaust component failure mode and likelihood, based on materials and design considerations. Exhaust-component durability is discussed, and specific failure sites and metal corrosion-oxidation conditions identified.Localized, external corrosion is shown to be an important source of metal-failure in exhaust-system components. Internal, muffler-condensate corrosion is likely to produce the most rapid rate of metal-thickness decrease, and component failure. The effect of the catalytic convertor on internal corrosion is discussed.Exhaust-component steels' corrosion oxidation resistance depends both on the metallic coating, and the internal and external exhaust-system operating environment. Traditional steel usage in exhaust-systems may change, due to current and future requirements of reduced-weight and/or extended life

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Publisher Number:

780921

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license