Download or read book Thermal Spray Fundamentals written by Pierre L. Fauchais and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-01-24 with total page 1566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides readers with the fundamentals necessary for understanding thermal spray technology. Coverage includes in-depth discussions of various thermal spray processes, feedstock materials, particle-jet interactions, and associated yet very critical topics: diagnostics, current and emerging applications, surface science, and pre and post-treatment. This book will serve as an invaluable resource as a textbook for graduate courses in the field and as an exhaustive reference for professionals involved in thermal spray technology.