Engine Fuctions TRIZ Cases

Fuel flows through rib channels on a mounting board to cool turbine engine power electronics, eliminating electromagnetic shielding requirements.

A motion suppression device uses an annular stabilizing plate and vertically arranged fin stabilizers to dampen floating offshore wind turbine motions.

A measurement system uses a piano wire reference to verify rotor and casing clearances during assembly.

Corrected sensor values compare against nominal baselines to detect efficiency deviations caused by manufacturing variations and component degradation.

A digital image processing system analyzes gas turbine blade discoloration using LAB color space parameters to replace subjective manual inspection.

A gas turbine valve monitoring system determines component state by comparing fluid pressures at distinct engine locations.

A hybrid power drive system uses an electric motor and battery subsystem to deliver emergency torque to the rotor.

Mechanical engagement features replace welding between segmented blade units, eliminating metallurgical defects and reducing manufacturing costs.

Segmenting the fan spool with a gear train lowers pressure ratio requirements, eliminating extra compressor stages that increase engine weight.

Ejection channels direct higher-temperature fluid to evaporate water droplets, reducing rotor blade erosion and extending turbine longevity.

Segmented full-length ribs in turbine airfoils reduce thermal stress and prevent cracking while maintaining effective cooling coverage.

Integrating vacuum pumps maintains vapor phase conditions, preventing gas condensation and early overheat without increasing costs.

A gas turbine control system applies sensor data to a physics-based hardware lifing model for predicting remaining component life.

Oil control module housing consolidates valves, sensors, and filters to eliminate numerous oil tubes and connections.

Waisted shank bolts allow 180-degree rotation of the inner casing lower part, eliminating special tools and complex radial support procedures.

Pivotable diverter fences mitigate duct and aerofoil separation by altering the radius of curvature, reducing total pressure loss at the core engine entry.

A geared turboshaft engine uses a speed change mechanism to optimize power output from the low speed spool.

Thin splitter plates disrupt turbulent structures between serrations to mitigate aerodynamic noise.

Segmented ceramic cores with clustered stubs prevent breakage during handling while preserving thin-walled blade aerodynamics.

Polyamide resin panels with through-holes reduce aircraft weight and withstand sand scratches while absorbing fan duct noise.

Sequential discharge cavities actively adjust clearances to minimize leakage losses and enhance gas turbine efficiency.

Integrated conductive panels replace bulky pneumatic systems to cut weight by 90% and power use by 23%.

Locking key prevents radial displacement of lockwire ends, reducing foreign object damage risk in gas turbines.

Concrete wave energy modules use buoyancy control to lift from the seabed, replacing heavy cranes with a barge counterweight system.

A centrifugal pump impeller determines aircraft fuel density using rotational frequency and pressure data.

Integrating heat exchanger tubing within the exhaust assembly preheats liquid hydrogen fuel, reducing backpressure and improving engine thrust.

A translating cowl conceals a pivotally coupled blocker door within the nacelle to maintain smooth bypass duct airflow during normal engine operation.

Slots in side rails distribute cooling air to reduce thermal stress and improve blade reliability.

Intermediary fairing minimizes vortex shedding and flickering to protect thin flappers from vibration-induced failure.

A rotor-mounted oil mist shield dynamically blocks or allows lubricating oil flow between inner and outer shafts using centrifugal force.

A wind farm planning system divides turbine towers into circumferential sections to calculate load sustainment parameters for each segment.

Solid lithium propellant eliminates cryogenic boil-off and heavy refrigeration mass, enabling long-duration missions with high specific impulse.

A vibration-sensitive trigger disturbs sensor signals to detect threshold conditions in gas turbine engines.

A bleed air duct joint insulation jacket incorporates a pressure holding valve to control fluid communication between the interior and exterior.

Segmented removable containers hold self-colliding fill material to reduce turbocharger resonance while preventing leakage risks.

A controller selects windmill or assisted start modes based on real-time engine parameters to optimize acceleration and fuel commands.

Positioning exit holes ahead of the throat point prevents plugging while maintaining aerodynamic performance and effective cooling coverage.

Flow turbulators in a ceramic wall disturb airflow to enhance heat removal, reducing the need for compressor bleed cooling.

Stepped wire retention pin with divided pieces secures lockwire in turbine wheel tab sections.

Hinged trays on an endless track rotate via gravity-fed water to drive a generator, resolving the complexity of continuous cycling mechanisms.

Segmented gas shields isolate engine zones, allowing continuum robots to perform repairs without disassembly.

A nozzle device routes bypass air through a dust separator to clean the flow before it reaches the measurement sensor.

Layshaft generator positioned between bevel gearboxes reduces accessory gearbox weight and structural stress by minimizing gear connections.

Directional fins direct cooling fluid homogeneously across turbine ring sectors, reducing recirculation and pressure losses.

External ring bearings absorb loads to reduce relay thickness without diameter constraints.

A radial wall projection in a turbocharger bearing housing redirects lubricating oil streams to separate axial and turbine-side radial bearing drainage paths.

Segmented skin and tip flag chambers direct cooling air through dedicated outlet holes on the trailing edge.

Anti-rotation lugs and thermal growth recesses limit circumferential movement while accommodating thermal expansion to maintain structural integrity.

Nested composite clamping portions join blade segments without metal fasteners, reducing weight and oscillation loads.