Engine Manufacture TRIZ Cases

Dual glue flanges reinforce a flatback wind turbine blade joint under high loads.

Polygonal supports and adjustable cone stiffeners align the degassing tube, improving retention under dynamic turbine stresses.

A UV-resistant, thixotropic epoxy forms an oblique, low-step transition that helps prevent aerodynamic wear and delamination.

Automated vertical and lateral movement helps inspect, clean, and repair offshore blades despite wind and wave motion.

A self-climbing platform and freely rotating blade holder simplify vertical turbine blade installation and removal without large cranes.

Alternating ribs and separate cooling passages let an airfoil manage pressure- and suction-side heat independently, reducing thermal stress.

A movable portal and laser distance sensing automate precise vortex generator tape placement along large wind turbine blades.

Arch-shaped promoters improve vane heat exchange while limiting pressure loss.

A slotted carbon fibre layer creates a long current path for adaptable, robust heating across wind turbine rotor blade surfaces.

This case shows how winding and interleaving metal and fiber sheets creates a transition section for stronger blade-root load transfer.

An outer carrier and inflatable bladder apply sustained joint pressure, distributing adhesive while rotor blade segments cure.

This case shows how a spring, stop, and pivoting mount link retract the linkage from the bypass flowpath during normal operation.

Saddle-shaped seals limit cooling-air leakage during turbine thermal movement.

A recessed flexible seal and coated flanges accommodate CMC thermal growth while limiting chemical interaction at the turbine seal.

A pin, tapered end, and seal plate stabilize ceramic BOAS mounting while limiting axial movement and assembly complexity.

Blades and a crown are assembled first, then external welding forms the band while avoiding hazardous interior work.

Overlapping feather seals and pressure biasing maintain CMC blade outer air seal contact, limiting hot gas flow behind turbine seals.

A localized groove and insert repair secures damaged wind turbine blade root joints, extending blade life while reducing downtime.

This gas turbine ring uses foam-filled hairpin features to absorb blade debris energy and redistribute containment forces.

Pneumatic actuators adjust telescopic supports to maintain shear web perpendicularity and improve bond-line quality during blade assembly.

This axial-flow casing uses end cutouts in its connecting flange to enlarge the exhaust gas channel without sacrificing transportability.

Historical data from turbines at the actual site improves meteorological estimates and guides replacement turbine planning.

Detachable tower sections and a self-climbing platform reduce crane dependence for onshore and offshore wind turbine installation.

Actuated telescopic supports maintain shear web verticality during blade assembly, improving bond-line consistency and structural stability.

A bonding flange and adhesive overflow reinforce modular blade joints while preserving aerodynamic performance during assembly.

Bonded prefabricated cover plates bridge root-end shear web defects, cutting repair time while improving bonding consistency.

This case uses localized blade chord variation to balance aerodynamic straightening, thermal exchange, and mechanical integrity.

This case uses segmented guide fins around turbine airfoil pin fins to reduce wake zones and improve coolant airflow and heat transfer.

Structural adhesive, sloped interfaces, and biaxial fabric reinforcement reduce stress concentration in segmented wind turbine blades.

A stowed, deployable support structure enters the central frame from outside and provides multi-level access without temporary platforms.

A movable root assembly accommodates shrinkage during infusion and curing, reducing fastener misalignment and fibre wrinkles.

Fibre rovings joined with a binding agent improve steep-mold handling and support resin infusion for stable blade shells.

A heat cover separates cooling flow from the support cone, preserving tie-bolt support during high-temperature rotor operation.

Swirling exhaust causes pressure loss; non-circular outlets manage flow while reducing duct length and height.

This aircraft thrust reverser uses a translating-structure lock to delay blocker door deployment and reduce bypass flowpath drag.

Spring-loaded overlapping flaps maintain nozzle contact during gimbaling while shielding the seal and rocket interior during reentry.

Varying hole sizes and standoff lengths guide airfoil cooling flow while managing pressure drop at high internal Mach numbers.

A retained damper body mates with a tapered blade pocket, using friction to dissipate vibration and extend IBR durability.

Branched airfoil passages and curved vanes improve cooling while limiting pressure loss.

This case uses separately formed spar parts and two-part moulding to reduce mandrel removal, fibre misalignment, and defects.

Inline optical measurement guides WJGL grooves in CMC coatings, improving EBC wettability, bonding, and durability.

This case separates, cuts, flattens, compresses, and bands blade sections so up to three blades can share one flatbed truck.

A recessed blade groove integrates protective film edges, reducing aerodynamic drag, noise, and premature peeling.

A trailing-edge coolant cavity uses guide fins around cooling fins to improve airflow and heat transfer by over 40%.

This case uses a curved disc transition and overhang to redirect particles, improving airflow and limiting blade-root sulfidation.

This turbine rotor case uses segmented, overlapping retention strips to seal blade roots, reduce mass, and simplify assembly.

This case uses segmented serpentine cooling channels and fins to increase heat transfer and protect turbine blades from thermal damage.

A stator vane insert uses impingement apertures and a secured splitter plate to prevent bypass flow and improve cooling.

A support-and-fin cooling structure improves turbine airfoil cooling by directing impinging air jets and limiting cross-flow.

This case guides liquefied-steam droplets into a collecting portion, reducing rotor-blade erosion and braking loss.