About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
11th Conference on Trends in Welding Research + Additive Manufacturing (TWR+AM)
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| Symposium
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11th Conference on Trends in Welding Research + Additive Manufacturing (TWR+AM)
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| Presentation Title |
Accelerating Additive Manufacturing in the Energy Sector: Wire DED Demonstrations, Data Generation, and Standardization Efforts |
| Author(s) |
Tapasvi Lolla, John Siefert, John Shingledecker, Alex Bridges |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Tapasvi Lolla |
| Abstract Scope |
Ongoing research at Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) focuses on accelerating the adoption of wire additive manufacturing (AM) directed energy deposition (DED) processes for critical energy infrastructure. This presentation highlights collaborative demonstration projects showcasing wire DED's capability to manufacture and test large-scale plant components, including hydro wicket gates, valve bodies, and gas turbine vanes utilizing advanced high-temperature alloys like ADB900. Crucial to widespread industry adoption is the development of centralized, comprehensive materials property databases of AM material behavior. Other research activities at EPRI include validating build parameters and establishing creep properties DED builds for high-temperature applications. Furthermore, EPRI is actively engaging with ASME Code body to facilitate an AM standard for the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. By coupling advanced testing and data repository creation with code development activities, EPRI is seeking to provide a clear pathway for AM deployment and adoption for next-generation energy systems. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Undecided |