Turbines TRIZ Cases

Switching laser power, pulse width, and ablation patterns by hole group clears coated turbine part holes faster while limiting thermal damage.

Synchronized machine motion aligns laser pulses to clear coated holes faster on contoured parts while limiting substrate thermal damage.

Grouped laser settings and ablation patterns clear coated turbine holes faster while reducing substrate thermal damage and part handling.

Mixed metal powders alloy during additive manufacturing through exothermic reactions, cutting energy use while preserving target alloy composition.

A two-material blade splits high-stress and low-stress regions to cut machining waste while improving vacuum pump rotor durability at high speed.

Integrated beam scanning locates the blade workpiece interface in the AM machine, enabling accurate extension printing without transfer misalignment.

A ductile transition layer joins a cooled squealer tip to the airfoil, easing thermal stress while improving gas turbine tip cooling.

Segmented cooling cavities in an additively built squealer tip cut cooling fluid demand, lower thermal stress, and extend gas turbine blade life.

A ductile transition layer joins a cooled additively made squealer tip to the airfoil, reducing stress while preserving gas turbine tip cooling.

Laser pulses remove contaminants from diffusion-coated turbine parts while preserving the diffusion zone, reducing scrap and recoating cost.

Localized stripping and rebuild of a coated turbine blade tip cuts material loss, repair time, and repeated wall-thickness reduction.

Constant forging force above friction force improves blade-to-stub weld uniformity, stress distribution, and defect control.

Preconfigured zipper valves and swap stations speed multi-well fracturing by equalizing pressure and cutting stage-change delays.

Adjusting workpiece-to-emitter distance changes the laser irradiation region without moving delicate optics, balancing repair precision and throughput.

High-entropy alloy seals made by additive manufacturing maintain low wear, low friction, and creep resistance above 700°C.

A ray-length ratio of 2 or less shapes blade disc stubs for orbital friction welding, improving weld homogeneity and contaminant ejection.

Rounded blade-stub contours stabilize material flow and heat during orbital friction welding, preventing recirculation, contaminants, and weak joints.

Guided drilling with an extension rail removes wind turbine blade bulkheads precisely, opening tip access for ice protection installation.

Carbon-enriched nickel alloy forms hard carbide particles on turbine blade tips, cutting rub wear and helping maintain tight clearances.

A shaped braze sintered preform repairs through-hole damage in Ni- or Co-based superalloys while restoring bond strength and high-temperature resistance.

A sacrificial binder and braze-alloy powder filament reduce residual powder and cracking while enabling controlled microstructure in metal AM.

CT data guides material deposition, then structured light scanning sets machining paths to restore worn or defective components accurately.

Pulsed laser treatment forms a uniform porous oxide on titanium vanes, improving adhesive bond consistency without hazardous etching chemicals.

Non-contact distance imaging and model comparison generate adaptive toolpaths for precise machining of deformed turbomachine components.

A cam-driven piston pump switches between main and auxiliary lubrication circuits to maintain oil flow during turbomachine autorotation and low-speed operation.

Oblique dual scoops and overlapping collection paths reduce splash losses and keep bearing and seal lubrication consistent in rotating equipment.

Sealed cavity fluid expands during heating to clamp fragile additively made part blanks with stable support, lower stress, and easier powder removal.

A powder-bed base plus multi-axis laser cladding builds projecting turbine features with better surface accuracy and less post-processing.

A laser-texturing and ultrasonic spray arm renews component coatings while cutting hazardous stripping waste and overspray.

A metallic microlayer seals porous internal and external 3D-printed microfeatures, enabling HIP densification without degrading alloy properties.

Oil-pressure control switches clutch and brake states so a gearbox mechanical pump adapts speed, maintaining lubrication while limiting excess flow.

By selecting continuous bead directions from 3D layer data, this case cuts torch repositioning and takt time in metal deposition.

Optical sensing maps thermal energy density on the build plane to flag defect-prone zones and adjust additive manufacturing scans in real time.

Cryogenic cooling during laser metal deposition shortens solidification and suppresses hot cracking in high gamma prime superalloy repair.

Uses an annular oil reservoir with integrated filling and flow control to lubricate deep engine bearings without shaft modification.

A single poppet valve fully reroutes fluid around the heat exchanger, enabling faster temperature control without extra valve complexity.

Non-vertical asymmetric spacers pre-bend flange bolts to redistribute axial loads, reduce unzipping risk, and preserve gas turbine case joint integrity.

A rod-loaded turning fixture pre-deflects compressor spindle vanes to offset peening distortion and keep spindle dimensions conforming.

Flash sintering pre-consolidates ceramic-fiber blisk inserts, cutting cycle time while limiting deformation and fiber damage.

Ground-based manifolds, pumps, and air pressure let crews drain, filter, and refill elevated conveyor gearboxes without climbing.

A polygonal pin layout fixes the compressor blade stack in one setup, improving alignment and reducing core damage during pin removal.

A thermally responsive mesh sleeve breaks up coke inside hydrocarbon conduits, reducing blockage and maintenance in gas turbine oil tubes.

Sensors and physics-based models estimate water in wind turbine gearbox oil, cutting lab sampling delays and enabling timely maintenance.

Multiple oil passages with opposing-field coils preserve SNR for smaller particle detection in high-flow systems without added back pressure.

Layered high- and low-melt braze materials improve diffusion bonding in component repair while limiting thermal stress, floating, and distortion.

Sequential high- and low-melt braze layers form diffusion-bonded cladding that cuts thermal stress and distortion during component repair.

A seed single-crystal build plate and controlled thermal gradients let metal AM form arbitrary shapes without polycrystalline grain growth.

Additive manufacturing forms a monolithic split gas turbine case from discrete segments, cutting flange assembly complexity and improving structural integrity.

Using the cast airfoil and ceramic core as a build surface enables additive tip repair with less waste, lower cost, and reduced cracking.

A bore guide enables in-situ off-center reaming of gas turbine rotor cooling bores to relieve thermal stress, prevent cracking, and avoid downtime.