Pump Components TRIZ Cases

Segmented pump modules with spiral coolant channels reduce wellhead pressure and rotodynamic issues in subsea oil recovery.

An integrated electromechanical and hydraulic system uses a radial diamagnetic gap for power conversion.

A recessed mounting bracket couples the impeller and motor within an air mover housing to maintain precise alignment.

A pump assembly uses a resilient bearing retainer to bias the rotor can flange axially away from the impeller against a locking ring.

Segmented flywheels with heavy-metal inserts eliminate shaft seals while a heat exchanger reduces hydrodynamic friction losses.

A turbo-molecular pump uses a ferromagnetic target to detect rotor temperature for precise heating control.

Recirculation conduits extract low-momentum boundary layer flow from compressor diffuser pipes, reducing mixing losses and preventing stall.

Increasing mid-span leading edge thickness raises the first modal frequency to reduce torsional content and mitigate flutter susceptibility.

Radial standoffs extend circumferentially beyond BOAS edges to form a featherseal slot, transferring loads during blade out conditions.

Segmented composite blades insert radially through the spool to allow field serviceability without replacing the entire assembly.

A rotating cone lifts water via centrifugal force to circulate fluid in a pet fountain.

Wave springs accommodate differential thermal expansion between ceramic matrix composite shrouds and metallic structures, preventing overloads.

A centrifugal impeller eye seal uses a conical labyrinth profile to reduce fluid leakage between the rotor and casing.

A rotating fan cone bulge blocks debris trajectories before they reach the core engine splitter housing.

Radial tabs position non-planar seal supports against leaf seals to absorb pressure variations, preventing cracking at unsupported ends.

A gear-driven variable vane system uses a ring gear assembly to position airfoils within gas turbine engines.

Air piston and clearance control system adjust compressor shroud position during surge events to prevent blade tip rub.

A circular row of non-uniformly spaced vanes with unequal adjacent spacings reduces rotor blade vibrations in gas turbine engines.

Bleed air flow control system routes gas path air through an integrated heat exchanger, enhancing cooling efficiency without occupying bypass duct space.

Integrated air directing surface reduces energy consumption by at least 5% while enhancing airflow and pressure.

A modular oil tank occupies the radially-inner space of an annular radial air inlet duct to maximize volume utilization within a reverse flow gas turbine engine.

A counter-rotating axial flow fan uses two impellers on a shared axis to move air.

Axially permeable chambers redirect high-loss fluid to influence rotor-side inflow and generate counter-rotation within the compressor assembly.

Forward-tilted trailing edges on turbine vanes import swirl into combustion gases, resolving the trade-off between structural complexity and energy extraction.

Reactive anodes neutralize hydrogen sulfide in ESP seal sections, preventing motor damage and extending completion string life.

A turbomachine oil cooling circuit adjusts injection via a flow regulator responding to temperature and pressure, reducing thermal losses across flight phases.

A flexible boot secures a fan ring shroud using an interference fit locking feature.

A ceramic matrix composite airfoil uses a radially oriented core and braided shell to resist centrifugal forces.

A ceiling fan motor design uses relative rotation between a first housing and a second housing to generate internal air currents for heat dissipation.

A heat accumulation segment uses contoured elements and securing pins to join guide blades within a turbo engine stator housing.

Offset casing cavities capture and reinject air upstream of compressor blades to enhance aerodynamic performance.

A raised surface portion on the bearing housing supports the slide valve, preventing tilt-induced seizure during thermal expansion.

Segmented banded stator structures create annular cooling pathways that lower manufacturing costs and improve thermal efficiency.

A ring-shaped bearing body features a protruded slope that retains lubricant via capillarity, solving oil ditching in miniaturized fans.

Segmented cross key rings engage spacer teeth to maintain alignment during thermal expansion transients.

Non-radial guide recess symmetry planes in eccentric pendulum pumps increase partition wall thickness to reduce pressure pulsation and vibration.

Offset portions in scroll compressor key grooves reduce sliding friction during low-speed operation.

A frequency converter detects pump cavitation using estimated torque and rotational speed values without additional sensors.

Optimizing the tie rod length-to-diameter ratio eliminates additional supports, preventing resonant vibrations and ensuring uniform rotation.

A passive cooling system directs cool air from an early compressor stage through internal passages to absorb heat from the rear rim and hub.

An axial ventilator hub employs a frustoconical bottom wall and external motor placement to expel accumulated dirt via centrifugal force, preventing imbalance.

Segmented coolant passages cool turbocharger compressor regions, preventing oil coking and maintaining efficiency.

Segmented gas turbine rotor blade cooling circuits direct fluid to specific airfoil regions for targeted thermal management.

Segmented bushing design allows external removal of the outer portion, eliminating interior access and reducing maintenance time.

Localized electroless nickel plating on gas-contacting surfaces prevents metal particle generation in semiconductor vacuum chambers.

A transfer case oil pump assembly uses alignment members and locating flanges to position the gear set within the housing.

Triangular fins on a non-axisymmetric turbomachine platform reduce separation height and vortex intensity, lowering energy losses at blade connections.