Engine Fuctions TRIZ Cases

Segmented locking mechanism secures inter-blade platforms via radial pin engagement, reducing hub ratio without increasing assembly clearance.

A sliding generator platform maintains belt tension and alignment with the rotating wind turbine wheel, preventing wear from offshore rocking forces.

A turbine airfoil cast platform cooling circuit uses a forked plenum to distribute coolant.

Hybrid air and magnetic bearings levitate turbocharger assemblies, enabling precise imbalance measurement across wider ranges without mechanical contact.

A thrust reverser lock tilts a hook to disengage from a striker without moving the cowl.

Direct fiber mesh exposure removes sound-reflecting perforated sheets to improve acoustic attenuation and lower airside pressure drop.

A circumferential plenum oil damper uses a buffer region and seals to isolate the squeeze-film from surrounding fluids.

A turbomachine blade cooling circuit uses two rows of radially offset discharge slots along the trailing edge to enhance heat dissipation.

Oil guide sleeve directs lubricating oil to clutch components, preventing excess oil from impeding airflow through the vent plug passage.

A vacuum blower maintains negative cavity pressure to extract oil mist, preventing compressor fouling and parasitic loss in heavy duty gas turbines.

A turbine blade orientation method uses hydraulic torque from water flow to rotate blades past non-reachable positions.

A thermal break interrupts heat conduction paths between turbine articles to protect sealing members from degradation.

Integrating sealing lips and balancing weights on one surface reduces machining complexity and installation space requirements.

Selective transducer activation resolves measurement precision complexity trade-offs by identifying faulty components to reduce maintenance downtime.

A linear generator uses elastically preloaded rolling elements to convert oscillating motion into rotational drive.

An auto-tune controller monitors emissions and dynamically adjusts fuel flow splits to resolve manual tuning bottlenecks.

A monolithic gearbox cradle pivots on engine brackets to adjust belt tension via an adjustable link.

Cored passages in blade outer air seals enhance convective heat transfer through radial and axial flow channels.

A ceramic-based composite cooling tube transfers fluid between engine structures while maintaining temperature.

A variable area fan nozzle maintains optimal incidence angles to reduce gas turbine engine noise at off-design points.

Recirculated exhaust gas dilutes combustion mixtures to enable stoichiometric operation, reducing oxygen content and NOx emissions.

Nesting a planetary gear set inside a hollow output shaft reduces system length and weight while shifting high torque loads to stronger structural parts.

Sensors mounted inside wind turbine gearboxes measure oil parameters to enable predictive maintenance without shutdowns.

A tapered abradable coating layer on a gas turbine shroud substrate reduces thermal gradients through spatially varying thickness.

Offset rigging holes enable adjustable actuator extension to correct angle errors, resolving aerodynamic inefficiency at low engine speeds.

A dovetail rim and root configuration secures ceramic matrix composite blades to a metallic disc using a clamp assembly with keeper rings.

A turbine vane uses a ceramic web and metallic load shield to route cooling air through integrated channels.

A spring assembly applies preload to turbocharger rolling element bearings via end caps and a spacer.

A guide rail on the transport frame guides the lifting device along a controlled path to reduce collision risk during installation.

Segmented platform elements attach to turbine blades to reduce stress while maintaining retrofit compatibility with existing rotor attachments.

A modular gas turbine vane design uses recessed coating pockets to protect thermal barrier layers during assembly.

A modular transport frame connects directly to wind turbine rotor blades, enabling seamless land and sea transit without additional handling.

Heat storage recovers compression energy to raise roundtrip efficiency beyond fifty percent.

Lobed edges and lateral tabs on the turbine blade root create multiple sealing barriers that reduce cooling air leakage.

Simulated sensor signals replace mechanical weight testing, enabling reliable ice detection verification while maintaining wind turbine operational continuity.

Cables detach from rotating bolt nuts when tensile stress exceeds limits, detecting preload loss before cracks cause failure.

Non-coherent laser anemometers measure three-dimensional wind velocity vectors at high refresh rates, resolving measurement precision versus device complexity.

Protruding inserts embedded in the blade root engage a mounting flange to prevent curing deformations and ensure hub alignment.

A baffle insert creates turbulence in gas turbine airfoil cooling passages to enhance convective heat transfer.

Strategic positioning of cooling channels within the curved outer wall balances thermal stress reduction against mechanical strength requirements.

A control apparatus calculates low-pressure turbine rotational speed using high-pressure turbine speed and inlet temperature data.

Segmented fixing blocks engage turbine disk protrusions to simplify support plate installation and prevent blade rotation.

Segmented tip rail cavities combine impingement jets with film exhausts to remove heat from high-load regions, improving engine reliability.

A tower shaft pump drives oil to fan drive gears and low shaft bearings within a turbine engine lubrication system.

Segmented polymeric shrouds nest into metallic fittings to resolve manufacturing complexity while maintaining structural integrity.

Segmented trunion channels route cooling fluid through dedicated airfoil cavities to increase flow rates and improve thermal management.

Rotor coupling mechanism transfers rotational energy between engine and generator shafts while accommodating relative axial and radial displacement.

A Stirling engine drives an auxiliary air compressor using thermal gradients between hot exhaust and cold fan flows.