Gas-Turbine Engine Testing TRIZ Cases
- Rotatable Prism Turbine Blade Temperature Measurement
Rotating the quartz prism eliminates probe movement, resolving optical instability and slow scanning inherent in traditional single-point measurement methods.
- Embedded Hypotube Lattice for Composite Airfoil Pressure Sensing
An embedded hypotube lattice measures static pressure on composite airfoils while minimizing flow interference and fabrication complexity.
- Optical Probe Blade Deformation Measurement
An optical probe detects blade radiation to calculate longitude deformation, eliminating thermal drift and sensor lifespan limits.
- Rotor Blade Vibration Jig Centrifugal Load Simulation
A rotor blade vibration jig applies centrifugal load to simulate engine operation during high cycle fatigue testing.
- Turbomachine Risk Prediction Using Ambient Data
A risk prediction system analyzes historical profiles and ambient conditions to adjust turbomachine operations.
- Compressor Aerodynamic Stability Diagnosis and Control
Real-time pressure and velocity fluctuation detection identifies instability precursors to enable active compressor regulation.
- Bump Check Tool for Gas Turbine Rotor Clearance
A hydraulic bump check tool measures thrust bearing clearance by driving a connection plate against the rotor shaft.
- Rotary Exhaust Valve Aperture Alignment for Surge Choke Measurement
Segmented arcuate rings and dynamic rotation enable precise surge and choke measurement by reducing asymmetrical pressure distribution.
- Turbine Cooling Aperture Detection Using Feature Markers
Feature markers allow non-visual sensors to locate obscured turbine cooling apertures, preventing excessive coating removal during repair.
- Gas Turbine Auto Testing System Using Closed-Loop Control
A gas turbine auto testing system uses closed-loop control to adjust operating parameters in real time.
- Jet Engine Unbalance Diagnosis via Predictive Vibration Models
A predictive model uses operational vibration parameters to pinpoint rotor unbalance, eliminating trial-and-error balancing and reducing engine repair time.
- Turbomachine Thrust Margin Measurement Bias Correction
Linear or affine functions model thrust margin evolution to calculate bench equipment biases, reducing dispersion across test conditions.
- Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Fault Prediction via Sensor Comparison
Controller compares auxiliary power unit sensor signals against reference values to detect potential faults before they occur.
- Off-Axis Wind Turbine Load Sensors
Off-axis load sensors measure rotor blade bending moments without principal axis alignment, reducing installation complexity and improving calibration accuracy.
- Optic Fiber Sensor Routing in Harsh Environments
Multiplexed sensor system routes optic fibers through a protected channel for reliable data communication.
- Automated Overspeed Protection Testing for Powerplant Machines
An automated system tests overspeed protection by adjusting trip values and shaft speed during shutdown or full-speed-no-load operations.