Gas-Turbine Engine Testing TRIZ Cases
- Calibration Block for Gas Turbine Inspection
Replicates defects on a coated substrate to calibrate infrared thermography, resolving measurement precision versus device complexity.
- Rotary Table Part Measurement Calibration Offset
A rotary table part measuring kit calculates calibration offsets using an artifact with known dimensions to correct measurement data.
- Turbine Engine Part Service Life Assessment via Wear-Driven Damage Integration
A method determines turbine engine part service life by integrating average damage over time based on evolving wear and stress patterns.
- Automated Optical Inspection Scope for Gas Turbine Maintenance
An articulated multi-axis inspection scope automates camera positioning within gas turbines to capture internal component images without manual intervention.
- Modular Probe Strut for Gas Turbine Inlet Testing
Segmented probe struts attach to inlet cases without removing the engine, resolving installation complexity that reduces testing efficiency.
- Gas Turbine Engine Real-Time Fault Detection Using Physics-Based Models
A real-time diagnostic system processes sensor data through a physics-based aero-thermal model to calculate engine parameters at non-instrumented locations.
- Gas Turbine Engine Monitoring Hub Unit Temperature Management
Hub units condition analog sensor signals near the engine before transmitting digital data to remote processing units.
- Turbocharger Shaft Swaged Collar Assembly for Consistent Clamping Load
Deforming a swage collar on the turbocharger shaft eliminates assembly variability and unbalance migration under thermal loads.
- Wireless Engine Monitoring System for Real-Time Aircraft Data
A wireless engine monitoring system collects and transmits real-time aircraft engine performance data using onboard sensors and a local network.
- Adaptive Fuel Metering Channel Selection for Turbomachine Stability
A fuel injection system selects a metering unit channel based on flowmeter reliability to maintain stable operation.
- Turbofan Thrust Fault Detection Using Transient Phase Modeling
A monitoring method processes thrust settings via a filtering function and transient-phase model to derive modeled thrust for real-time comparison.
- Automated Optical Inspection Scope for Gas Turbines
Automated optical inspection scopes navigate pre-designed paths to reduce maintenance cycles and prevent internal component damage.
- Gas Turbine Torque Fault Detection via Biased Speed Estimation
A model-based estimator uses biased engine speed to detect torque-related faults in gas turbine engines.
- Geared Turbine Thrust Measurement via Annulus Gear Force
A geared turbine thrust measurement system uses force sensors on the annulus gear to determine fan torque and calculate thrust directly.
- Borescope Guide Pipe for Jet Engine Blade Serial Number Identification
A rigid guide pipe orients a flexible borescope between turbine blades, enabling clear serial number identification without engine disassembly.
- Non-Contact Magnetic Excitation System for Spin Rig Vibration Testing
A non-contact magnetic excitation system uses movable magnets to apply precise forces to rotating test pieces without physical contact.
- Thrust Reverser Lock Monitoring via Transcowl Sensors
Segmented locks with transcowl sensors detect displacement to prevent unintended deployment during landing.