Engine Fuctions TRIZ Cases

Split compressor loops and cryogenic fuel cooling let the bottoming cycle match thermal demand and recover more exhaust heat.

Biochar adsorbs NOx from power plant exhaust, cutting harmful emissions while producing nitrogen-enriched biochar for soil use.

Cleaning fluid routed through built-in ports and internal passages clears debris from hollow vanes, restoring airflow and thermal regulation.

A separate thermal routing fluid collects heat from multiple aircraft sources and transfers it to a bottoming cycle for higher shaft power.

Dual compressor loops route working fluid around a cryogenic fuel heat exchanger to match fuel thermal capacity and recover more exhaust energy.

A spanwise load member and cooling cavity let a fan exit guide vane carry tension loads while improving heat transfer to bypass flow.

Integrated cleaning and outlet ports let fluid clear debris from hollow vane passages, restoring airflow and thermal regulation.

Pressurized de-priming drains oil from aircraft engine components during a fire event, cutting flammable volume without fireproof redesign.

Cryogenic fuel cools bottoming-cycle fluid and split exhaust flow to condense water and recover more turbine exhaust energy.

Dynamic power sharing between high and low spools meets electrical demand while limiting compressor loading, temperatures, and stall risk.

Sequential heat exchangers let a bottoming cycle recover exhaust and onboard heat while cooling with cryogenic fuel to generate extra shaft power.

Separate cooling circuits route low-temperature and high-pressure air to different turbine parts to prevent flow reversal and overheating.

Integrated cooling cavities and a load member let a fan exit guide vane carry structural loads while heating the leading edge to suppress ice.

Motor-generators and a controller balance power between gas turbine spools to limit temperature rise, smooth fluctuations, and stabilize thrust.

A partition wall and storage layout attenuate wind turbine cogging noise inside a transportable off-grid mobile structure.

An underground shaft, pump assembly, and elevated tank store grid energy by lifting water, removing the need for pre-existing reservoirs.

A latched flexible tube lets a borescope or repair tool move freely inside an aircraft engine, simplifying internal inspection and repair.

A selectable power coupler switches accessory drive between engine transfer paths to improve gearbox flexibility, efficiency, and serviceability.

A primary and secondary fan split airflow into three streams to raise thrust while easing fan size, weight, and thermal constraints.

Full-hoop ceramic support rings and elongated flanges constrain CMC vane segments to cut stress concentrations and deflection in turbines.

A hinged foldable platform mounted on each tower sheet avoids heavy lifting, reduces assembly interference, and speeds wind tower installation.

A valve redirects oil buffer air based on flight and atmospheric conditions to suppress or promote contrails and manage daytime heating versus nighttime heat loss.

A tension load member and spanwise cooling cavities let a fan exit guide vane handle structural loads while improving bypass-flow heat transfer.

Waste exhaust gas is recirculated through a heat exchanger to warm turbine fuel without compressor air extraction, improving combustion and output.

A high-speed camera derives fan speed and blade position from video to synchronize shutter timing for consistent blade defect inspection.

Redirecting ATS exhaust gas pressurizes the engine compartment during start-up, preventing oil contamination before clean bleed air is available.

A spanwise cooling cavity and leading-edge deicing structure let a fan exit guide vane carry loads, transfer heat, and suppress ice buildup.

Recirculated exhaust gas heats turbine fuel through a heat exchanger, avoiding compressor air extraction, output loss, and added heating equipment.

Bent manifold passages use centrifugal separation to remove air from scavenged oil, improving aircraft engine oil system efficiency.

A tip timing sensor detects icing at turbine blade tips, then switches to higher optical power to heat the tip and reduce imbalance and vibration.

ATS exhaust gas is routed into the engine compartment during start-up to maintain buffer pressure and prevent oil contamination of cabin ventilation air.

Mounting evaporator heat exchangers on the fan case uses exhaust heat for compact steam generation without exceeding engine space limits.