Rigid A-frame and vane structures increase moment stiffness ratios to manage torque loads from gear reduction mechanisms.
A transverse accessory gearbox aligns gear axes perpendicular to the drive shaft.
Segmented angel wing voids increase purge air swirl velocity, reducing mixing losses and thermal stresses in gas turbines.
A differential cooling system blows air through the exhaust frame struts and bearing tunnel to maintain shaft alignment.
An integrated inducer heat exchanger cools compressor bleed air using internal coolant flow through annular manifolds and transfer tubes.
Segmented flange apertures and intermediary fasteners enable precise weight placement for turbomachine rotors in limited access configurations.
Friction welding stainless steel to mild steel creates a corrosion resistant blade root insert that maintains structural integrity in harsh environments.
External frame resists internal pressure to eliminate fasteners, enabling tool-free disassembly and reducing leakage in viscous adhesive handling.
Dynamic rotor axis tilting prevents blade-to-tower collisions while maximizing energy capture across varying wind speeds.
Variable cross-sectional areas in the turbine center frame control airflow velocity to minimize frictional drag losses.
Infusing graphene foam with PDMS resin creates a conductive network that reduces power density while preventing particle agglomeration.
Co-molded thermoplastic blocker door assembly eliminates potting compounds to reduce weight and enhance noise attenuation in gas turbine engines.
A ceramic matrix composite vane arc segment features single-sided platforms projecting from the airfoil section to manage aerodynamic loads.
Hardened intermediate component creates high-friction coupling between wind turbine parts, solving load-bearing reliability issues under adverse conditions.
An asymmetric vane ring equalizes exhaust flow between volutes, reducing high cycle fatigue on the turbine wheel.
Bypass air cools the generator stator through a conductive structure, preventing overheating in throttle loss recovery systems.
A turbine rotor blade airfoil shape defined by Cartesian coordinates.