Abstract
This study evaluates the surface protection of a waste-to-energy boiler wall using the Eutronic Arc Spray Gun 4 HFH. The test involved coating a 3.2 m² section of the boiler membrane wall with four materials: BTW 58 (FeCr-based), METCO 8294 (NiCrMo alloy), TAFALOY 71T (Inconel 625), and Metcoloy 4 (FeCr steel). Before spraying, the surface was grit-blasted to SA 3 finish with a roughness of 75–100 μm. Coatings were applied both with and without a Metco 8450 bonding layer. Additionally, two high-temperature ceramic coatings—Fireside and Tubearmor—were tested. The wear tests were conducted on-site in the boiler's third pass. After one year of exposure, samples were evaluated for condition, wear, and scale formation. BTW 58 and TAFALOY 71T, particularly when combined with Fireside ceramic coating, provided the most effective protection.
