Sustainable and robust Australian Ni-based superalloy manufacturing

该项目旨在解决关键镍基高温合金制造过程中与微结构缺陷形成相关的挑战。通过实验和计算相结合的方法，将对其微观结构演变和缺陷起源产生新的认识。预期的结果是先进的制造路线，无缺陷材料的产量更高，使用更多的废料作为投入。这将为发电、国防和航空航天工业提供稳健和可持续的合金制造。商业利益是有机会在国内采购合金，减少对国际贸易的依赖。环境和社会效益包括由于更好的机械设计和劳动力培训而降低的排放。

This project aims to solve challenges related to microstructural defect formation in the manufacturing of a critical Ni-based superalloy. It will generate new knowledge on its microstructure evolution and defect origin via a combined experimental and computational approach. Expected outcomes are advanced manufacturing routes with higher yield of defect free materials, using more scrap as input. This will enable robust and sustainable alloy manufacturing for power generation, defence, and aerospace industries. Commercial benefits are opportunities to domestically source alloys with reduced dependency on international trade. Environmental and societal benefits include lower emissions due to better mechanical design and workforce training.