Engine Fuctions TRIZ Cases

A floating bladder system drives a turbine via buoyancy and gravity cycles.

Segmented side seal resiliently engages transition duct grooves to accommodate thermo-mechanical stress.

Automated optical imaging system captures fan rotor blade leading edges during engine shutdown for detailed inspection data.

A power generation controller manages online maintenance through segmented operational modes that adjust automated fault response behaviors.

A synthetic aperture radar antenna mounted on a windmill blade utilizes circular motion to create a vertical imaging swath.

A membrane-separated Helmholtz resonator damper absorbs oil pressure pulses between the pump and heat exchanger.

Merged shroud segments eliminate fluid leakage gaps between rotor blade stages while reducing overall engine weight.

Non-circular cooling channels increase heat transfer without reducing wall thickness, preserving structural integrity against high temperatures.

An aircraft air intake system uses a driving mechanism to move fins through skin slots for vortex generation.

Ejector pump reduces bearing compartment pressure to minimize oil leakage and windage.

Offset pressure and suction wings on the midspan shroud align during operation, reducing wear from misalignment and preventing harmful tension forces.

Curved load paths through asymmetric disks reduce required preload forces, lowering weight while managing thermal stresses in high-temperature zones.

Actuator injects mechanical energy into rotor blades while dual vibration sensors measure wave propagation for structural integrity assessment.

A pull-belt drive transmits torque to wind turbine rotor blades using a block and tackle pulley configuration, reducing tensile forces on the belt.

Segmented impingement cooling assemblies with flexible seals reduce cross-cavity leakage while simplifying manufacturing complexity.

Analytical engine system calculates distance metrics from lubricant temperature data to monitor bearing operational status.

Integrating bushing recesses into fan blade platform clevises eliminates separate metal bushings, reducing weight and assembly complexity.

Segmenting the casing with a central third flange supports the blade ring, reducing overhang and preventing fluid leakage.

Multiple extensions on a vane ring scrub cooling airflow to prevent particulate blockages in feed passages, ensuring consistent airfoil cooling.

Slits in the outer circumferential sidewall alleviate thermal stress from temperature differences while seal members prevent cooling medium leakage.

Matching the bevel angle to the channel geometry reduces vibration damage on ceramic matrix composite components.

Additive layer manufacturing integrates complex flange cavities to direct cooling air, reducing component weight and improving thermal management.

Hood section acts as a shadow mask preventing ceramic thermal barrier coating from filling film-cooling holes during application.

A turbine shroud retainer system applies radial bias force to secure ceramic matrix composite segments against metallic carriers.

Integrated detection systems trigger rapid valve closure to mitigate uncontained fire risks in hydrogen aircraft engines.

A dual-speed split compressor uses a gearbox to drive forward and aft stages at different rotational speeds, reducing tip speed losses in high-radius sections.

A journal bearing dam suppresses downstream oil flow, preventing air entrainment that reduces dynamic pressure and load capability.

An integral scavenge passage redirects lubricant from the inner hub to an outward outlet, eliminating separate sump hardware and reducing device complexity.

Nested cavities manage buffer air pressure to minimize parasitic losses on seal devices without disrupting high-pressure supply.

Segmentation isolates an angle-measuring device from mechanical stress to determine torsional deformation in wind turbine rotor blades.

A thermoelectric cooler manages heat dissipation using alternating semiconductor pillars.

Segmented heat-resistant linings on gas duct casings enable independent thermal expansion, reducing stress accumulation and cracking risks.

Bypass passage redirects steam flow to prevent separation from the bearing cone, maintaining pressure recovery under varying environmental conditions.

A multi-engine aircraft system operates one turbine in standby mode while storing compressed air externally for rapid acceleration.

Metal-to-metal sealing eliminates polymeric O-ring limits, enabling effective heat exchange and fuel preheating at high temperatures.

UV-visual spectrum light passes through aviation fuel to measure transmittance parameters for determining hydrocarbon distribution and aromatic content.

Combining buffer air with leakage air before venting reduces parasitic losses while maintaining minimum leakage flow across the seal device.

A plug assembly uses a biasing mechanism to apply force to arms, maintaining a secure seal within a gas turbine engine sheath.

A control element manages exhaust gas recirculation flow in a gas turbine power plant.

Segmented mount assemblies allow independent loading of seal segments, reducing stress concentrations and leakage caused by mismatched thermal expansion rates.

Alternating surface ribs on ceramic matrix composite airfoils guide gas flow to minimize leakage and enhance energy extraction.

A spoke locking washer uses plastically deformed tabs to secure bolts against rotation in gas turbine structural rings.

Staggered trench columns improve film cooling coverage to reduce turbine component wear and damage.

A turbine blade cooling system monitors the minimum creep life location to dynamically adjust airflow.

A pivoting containment member catches failing tension studs, preventing hazardous energy release during manual assembly operations.

A turbomachine air intake de-icing system uses a gas-liquid heat exchanger to cool hot bleed air before it reaches the inner skin.

Segmenting the exhaust stream allows water condensation despite limited cold sink temperatures, generating steam to boost propulsive efficiency.

Directional natural frequency analysis detects stiffness anisotropy in non-rotary parts, replacing manual checks with automated abnormality identification.

An airfoil tip plenum isolates cooling air from heated skin core passages, delivering cold fluid directly to the tip to boost heat transfer coefficients.