A silicon-based bond coating contains a molten silicon phase within a refractory matrix to maintain structural integrity during thermal cycling.
Segmenting the spar into a stub configuration while thickening skins resolves strength versus manufacturing complexity trade-offs.
Segmented coating vessels use plates with cut-outs to direct gas into internal turbine passages, preventing external aluminum deposition.
A composite annulus filler combines high-modulus and tough polymer reinforcement elements to balance stiffness with impact resistance.
Co-curing a monolithic composite leading edge eliminates separate assembly steps, reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining structural integrity.
Austenite matrix with granular intermetallic compounds reduces thermal expansion in Fe-Ni-Co alloys.
Discrete coating blocks minimize leakage by reducing residual stress and bond strength loss in high-temperature turbine systems.
Preheating metal joining surfaces to 20% of melting point allows burr discharge without increasing pressing mechanism size.
Curved drilling forms a non-linear cooling conduit in the turbine nozzle fillet, eliminating spallation from direct mechanical stress.