Research Article

Parametric Appraisal of Process Parameters for Adhesion of Plasma Sprayed Nanostructured YSZ Coatings Using Taguchi Experimental Design

Table 2

Control factors with their selected levels.

LevelsUnit

A: Torch input power30354045kW
B: Torch to base distance75100125150mm
C: Molten particle velocity200225250275m/sec
D: Particle temperature2500260027002800 °C
E: Surface roughness4567μm