Engine Manufacture TRIZ Cases

Curved windback heat shield accommodates differential thermal expansion between engine cases, reducing mechanical stress and improving thermal protection.

Hydraulic mobile lifts adjust load height relative to transport beds, eliminating extensive sand bund preparation for offshore wind turbine installation.

Segmented power paths and auxiliary turbines drive propulsor rotors, resolving flight mode transition complexity.

Partial weld joints or holding clamps connect wind turbine pipe segments, reducing production time and costs by minimizing weld seam length.

Translating nacelles and articulating doors resolve duct loft line constraints without reducing efficiency.

Multimodal thickness distribution in gas turbine airfoils reduces stress concentrations and weight while maintaining aerodynamic performance.

Automated cutting and joining of acoustical material into conical structures reduces honeycomb panel manufacturing complexity.

Z-shaped shroud edges and radial sealing fins reduce tip leakage loss while minimizing stress concentrations in the airfoil.

Variable stiffness ribs transition from attachment to airfoil sections, resolving the trade-off between structural strength and thermal expansion accommodation.

A flexible leaf member connects a gas turbine liner to the case structure, accommodating diametrical changes across operating temperatures.

Segmented radial cooling channels with alternating flow directions manage thermal loads while maintaining casting precision for extended service life.

Rail coolant directing chamber uses internal walls to distribute flow to tip rail outlets, reducing leakage and improving durability.

A Reach Stacker uses multi-point attachment and an intermediary platform to orient rotor blades, reducing wind susceptibility during mounting.

Clamp disk teeth compress blade roots against a holder disk, reducing clearance and improving engine performance.

A concrete formwork production method using a master pattern to define the cavity shape for liquid concrete casting.

Variable ejector entrains scavenge flow to balance separation effectiveness and engine performance.

Cartesian-defined film cooling holes on the blade outer air seal generate a thermal boundary layer that reduces exhaust gas leakage.

A lifting device for wind turbine rotor blades uses a variable airflow assembly to counteract asymmetric loading during uptower installation.

A non-axisymmetric fan nozzle applies varying flap configurations to create non-uniform back pressure.

A turbine linkage mechanism uses a radially extending flange and retaining member to connect an annular wall member.

Segmented rib structures partition airfoil chambers to relieve thermal expansion stress while maintaining cooling efficiency.

Angled and surficial fibres in pultruded wind turbine spar caps increase surface roughness for better adhesive bonding.

Compound fillets in ceramic matrix composites reduce peak tensile stress, lowering cooling flow requirements and specific fuel consumption.

A wind turbine blade leading edge protection method applies fibrous material between paint layers to form a durable composite coating.

Additive printing deposits cementitious material around pre-fabricated components with protruding reinforcement members to build tower structures layer by layer.

A gas turbine exhaust nozzle uses a labyrinth seal hinge to pivot convergent petals.

Oblong purge holes in turbine blade tips reduce hot gas leakage by creating a larger effective blockage area along the chordwise direction.

Injecting adhesive into core cavities joins blade segments, resolving joint strength versus manufacturing speed trade-offs.

Curved sync-rings reduce axial pressure loads and airflow resistance in gas turbine cooling systems by eliminating flow separation.

Radiated connection zones in wax patterns create smooth curved orifice profiles, eliminating sharp edges that cause stress concentrations and crack initiation.

An internal jack supports the tower body during dismantling, eliminating large cranes and wind delays.

Fiber-reinforced male-female spar cap connects shear web to blade shell, preventing crippling under high wind loads.

A variable inlet guide vane airfoil profile defined by specific Cartesian coordinates shapes the gas flow path to control aerodynamic loading.

Complementary curved surfaces between stator vane bases and the conical shroud eliminate gaps, reducing stress on the supporting case.

Arcuate vane platforms follow combustor liner contours to minimize pressure gradients and reduce thermal loads on turbine components.

Segmented plenums with feed holes distribute cooling air to inbound regions, reducing temperature gradients across the vane platforms.

Oval radial passages in turbine disks redirect inertial forces to lower stress concentration on rotating components.

Coating-capturing features retain thermal barrier coatings on turbomachine components to enhance heat transfer and protect metal surfaces.

Passive micro-vortex generators on nozzle seals weaken shock cells and stabilize boundary layers, lowering takeoff noise without fluid supply systems.

A turbine housing design optimizes scroll flow path surfaces to minimize exhaust gas resistance and enhance turbocharger efficiency.

Double-tapered thickness section embeds two reinforcement fibre types in a common polymer matrix, reducing stress concentrations at the transition zone.

Pivotable triangular panels adjust convergent and divergent nozzle areas to redirect exhaust flow for precise thrust vectoring.

Segmented production mold recesses isolate add-on element regions from resin flow, eliminating labor-intensive post-processing cycles.

A two-stage separation system removes abrasive dust from cement flue gas before heat transfer, preventing equipment erosion and maintaining thermal efficiency.

Strategic gaps in interlocking tip shrouds tune blade natural frequencies, resolving the trade-off between vibration resistance and structural complexity.