Gas-Turbine Engine Testing TRIZ Cases

A multi-layer capacitor wear indicator measures blade tip clearance via capacitance changes as the rotating blade rubs against the sensing element.

Automated laser profilometer scans turbine blade surfaces to resolve manual inspection bottlenecks and ensure consistent measurement accuracy.

Ultrasonic transducers pass signals through wedges to inspect blades without compressor case removal, reducing outage time.

A trigger coupled to an accessory gear box generates phase data at normal operating speeds, resolving the inaccuracy of sub-idle balancing.

A self-adjusting sensor gap mechanism dynamically positions a proximity probe to maintain optimal measurement distance during turbine operation.

A probe receptacle with a bayonet slot and spring secures the attachment assembly within the engine casing.

Real-time proximity sensing calculates blade creep from thermal and stress data, replacing inaccurate manual inspections with continuous monitoring.

Embedded RFID tags transmit incursion depth data through abradable coatings, resolving measurement precision versus device complexity trade-offs.

An engine health monitoring system calculates remaining useful life for redundant components to balance operational loads between engines.

Aircraft performance optimization method dynamically adjusts target power levels based on real-time turboshaft engine health margins.

Correlates rotating fan blade images with unique time-of-arrival signatures to identify wear features without engine shutdown.

Functional testing replaces geometric measurement of cooling holes by measuring flow rate and thermal distribution, reducing inspection time.

Correlating turbine gas temperature anomalies with combustor instability identifies specific fuel injector faults, preventing nozzle damage from hot streaks.

Loading custom scripts into FADEC enables targeted engine defect detection, reducing maintenance downtime.

Segmented current and voltage thresholding detects servo-valve failures early without increasing baseline system complexity during normal operation.

Automated multi-axis inspection scope navigates pre-designated paths to capture images without manual alignment, reducing maintenance cycle time.

A turbomachine monitoring method calculates degraded performance indices and associated cost metrics to identify specific functional modules.

A rotor blade inspection method compares measured moment weight against theoretical values to detect discrepancies.

A sealed annular air cavity insulates the probe from high temperatures while accommodating thermal expansion through floating engagement.

A forecasting system analyzes geospatial environmental factors and operating parameters to predict turbo machine reliability.

A computer-implemented system filters sensor data to establish baseline dynamics and identify anomalies in gas turbine operations.

A single smart vibration sensor acquires and processes data from both compressor and power turbines using derived tachometer values.

Multi-dimensional feature vectors identify anomaly-related sensors using 2D distribution density, reducing false alarms in switching operations.

Adjustable fluid pressure in the bearing chamber maintains rotor alignment stability while reducing maintenance requirements for non-contact configurations.

An auxiliary wheel provides a dedicated surface for turbine disc balancing and speed sensing.

A signal processor compares two sensor outputs to distinguish true metallic debris from electromagnetic noise, reducing false positives in gas turbine engines.

A fastener with a C-clip body retains probes within gas turbine engine cases.

A wireless balancing system adjusts rotor weight distribution to reduce vibration levels in gas turbine engines.

A pneumatic piston applies axial loads to a rotating shaft through a non-contacting seal.

An automated fuel polishing loop maintains consistent fuel quality by continuously filtering contaminants through a dedicated circulation path.

Radially extending resilient elements maintain inspection element position and orientation, reducing scope seizure risk during internal engine inspections.

Ceramic passive strain indicators withstand high temperatures and corrosive conditions to enable accurate strain measurement.

A closed-loop test bench regulates a variable load on a rotary machine shaft to determine response times without disrupting the electrical grid.

A shaft break detection method monitors derivative parameters to define a two-dimensional parameter space for signal generation.

An internal arc passage through the blisk airfoil holds a charge that detonates to release the fan blade evenly along its chordwise length for precise testing.