Application of Polymer Coatings for the Protection of Hydraulic Turbines Flow Components

During operation， hydraulic turbines are continuously subjected to long-term impact from sediment-laden water flows.The combined damage from sediment erosion and cavitationerosion significantly impairs the flow components，compromising the safe and stable operation of the unit.Surface protection of the flow components by means of high-elastic polymer coatings is an economical and practical strategy.In this paper，firstly， the anti-cavitation protective polymer coatings on the surfaces of flow components were reviewed， especially research progress on polyurethane and epoxy resin coatings.Considering the important influence of the erosive and abrasive effects of sediment-laden water flows in the damage of hydraulic turbines，the research progress of polymer/ceramic composite coatings in the synergistic resistance to cavitation and erosion was reviewed； finally， the problems of polymer coatings in the protection of hydraulic turbine flow components were described.