Engine Fuctions TRIZ Cases

Axial force buffers absorb sudden loads while one-way gears ensure consistent unidirectional rotation for stable energy production.

Additive manufacturing merges sealing elements with ring segments to prevent gas leakage while reducing assembly complexity.

A segmented locking mechanism compresses a turbine engine sealing ring against the wheel flange using distributed dogs and an intermediary clamping bolt.

Heating wires at the trailing edge of steam turbine blades partially evaporate moisture, reducing energy consumption and downstream droplet damage.

A roller bearing cage uses pocket holes with a compound radius contour to mitigate strain under centrifugal loads.

Elongated damper body with lateral tabs absorbs vibratory energy through frictional contact between adjacent rotor blades.

A thrust reverser control device uses a mechanical blocking mechanism to inhibit disengagement of the motor-actuated system.

Sensors monitor media effectiveness to calculate evaporative benefit loss, triggering replacement when costs exceed maintenance expenses.

A fan platform bonds a fiber-reinforced polymer skin to a porous foam core, reducing weight while maintaining structural integrity against environmental stress.

Extracting high energy pulses from the ignition system reduces electronic control unit weight and electromagnetic interference.

An iris blade arrangement closes automatically upon AI detection of foreign objects, preventing engine strikes without obstructing normal airflow.

Segmented posts reduce draft depth while maintaining buoyancy, resolving wave load trade-offs in shallow waters.

A turbine tongue features a tapered surface that narrows the gap toward the discharge port to suppress exhaust gas leakage.

Resilient bolts in unthreaded wheel disk bores secure sealing plates, eliminating notch effects and enabling quick disassembly.

A turbine vane baffle directs cooling fluid through film holes to cool the exterior airfoil surface.

Grooves and ribs on the nacelle inner lip skin increase convective heat transfer area to reduce differential heating between inner and outer skins.

Oriented delta phase particles in a Ni-based alloy improve ring-shaped disk strength, reducing centrifugal force damage risks during high-power operation.

Segmented notches on turbine blade tips serve as visual wear indicators, eliminating the need for engine disassembly during maintenance inspections.

Multiple temperature sensors compare readings to detect faults in the aircraft anti-icing system, preventing damage from excessive hot air during operation.

An electric motor drives a booster pump to maintain propellant inlet pressure, reducing tank weight by lowering internal pressure requirements.

A central processing unit detects fan impeller rotation speed and direction to activate forward operation safely.

Drain line opening at minimum oil level admits air to stop pumping, maintaining lubrication during standstill.

Guide vanes use internal cavities filled with damping material to absorb vibratory energy, resolving the trade-off between structural robustness and weight.

Superfinished journal bearing interface increases moment capability and reduces temperature under misalignment.

Segmenting cooling into two dedicated turbines reduces power consumption and heat rejection while maintaining installation flexibility.

Segmented fire blankets with pre-integrated mechanical fasteners secure engine components against flame spread without increasing assembly complexity.

Wedge-shaped load-bearing features transfer forces from ceramic matrix composite airfoils to metallic support structures.

Segmenting the engine into separate fan, core, and case modules allows independent component replacement to reduce aircraft downtime during maintenance.

A support assembly uses a flexible restraint extending over a tubular wind turbine component to counteract lateral forces during transport.

Protruding tappets on a sealing ring prevent rotation and eliminate localized wear on rotor disk cells.

Gearbox accessories augment starter torque to reduce dedicated starter weight while overcoming turbine spool inertia.

Controller determines trim configuration by analyzing sensor data veracity, eliminating iterative balancing operations and specialized equipment requirements.

Relocating electronic modules to the cold side of a gas turbine firewall protects them from high temperatures and engine vibrations.

A common bearing supports transmission output and electromagnetic apparatus input in a wind turbine power generation system.

Grooved metal bushings in wind turbine blade root inserts create geometric interlocks that distribute loads and reduce fatigue at the blade joint.

Segmented members immobilize the casing axially and rotationally, enabling direct maintenance under the wing to reduce operational time.

Segmented rail elements and linear actuators enable lateral generator movement, resolving maintenance access constraints without heavy lifting.

An elliptic flap cross-section increases mean power production by aligning the converter eigenfrequency with local wave climate.

A planetary gear bearing employs a domed antifriction layer to mitigate edge pressure caused by tilting moments, reducing wear and extending component life.

A variable speed pumping system uses a motor generator and one way drive to rotate the pump shaft independently of engine speed.

Segregated turbine vane passages optimize heat transfer while reducing cooling airflow bleed from the engine core.

An integrated sensor strip merges MEMS accelerometers with signal lines to reduce installation complexity while maintaining vibration detection capability.

A gas turbine lubrication system mixes primary fluid with selective additives using a dedicated mixer unit.

A wind turbine load measuring apparatus uses blade distortion sensors to calculate aerodynamic loads without manual rotor fixing.

A hydroelectric generator uses a constricting conduit to create water vortices that drive helical turbine blades along a horizontal axis.

A unified manifold merges electrical and coolant paths to reduce weight while maintaining safe connection temperatures in hot turbine sections.

Recycling flue gas to a post-burner raises carbon dioxide concentration, reducing the cost of capture equipment.

Axial brush seal recaptures cooling air leakage to reduce mixing losses while managing thermal gradients across turbine components.

Positioning a reduction gear downstream of the rotor bearing dissipates vibration energy through mesh, removing the need for complex squeeze film dampers.

Viscoelastic layers between ribs and skin dissipate vibrational energy, resolving structural stability issues in lightweight hollow metal constructions.