Core mechanical integrity testing by viscosity manipulation

    公开(公告)号:US10252325B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-09

    申请号:US15728920

    申请日:2017-10-10

    Abstract: A mold system for forming a casting article for investment casting in which the mechanical integrity of a ceramic core can be tested by viscosity manipulation. A method for testing a ceramic core used for an investment casting includes: positioning the ceramic core within a mold for receiving a sacrificial material fluid to form a sacrificial material on at least a portion of the ceramic core, the ceramic core having a predefined layout; during casting of the sacrificial material fluid about the ceramic core using the mold, controlling a viscosity of the sacrificial material fluid to simulate an expected viscosity of a molten metal used during a subsequent investment casting using the ceramic core; and evaluating mechanical damage to at least one region of the ceramic core caused by the casting of the sacrificial material fluid.

    Method and System for Compressor On Line Water Washing With Anticorrosive Solution
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    发明申请
    Method and System for Compressor On Line Water Washing With Anticorrosive Solution 审中-公开
    压缩机在线洗涤与防腐解决方案和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150159559A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-11

    申请号:US14099261

    申请日:2013-12-06

    CPC classification number: F02C7/30 F01D25/002 F01D25/007 F05D2260/95

    Abstract: Methods and systems may dispense turbine engine anticorrosive protection. In an embodiment, a method may include determining a condition of a gas turbine engine while the gas turbine engine is online, wherein the condition includes the power output level of the gas turbine engine and applying, based on the condition, an anticorrosion fluid to the gas turbine engine while the gas turbine engine is online.

    Abstract translation: 方法和系统可以分配涡轮发动机防腐保护。 在一个实施例中,一种方法可以包括在燃气涡轮发动机在线时确定燃气涡轮发动机的状态,其中所述条件包括燃气涡轮发动机的功率输出水平,并且基于该条件将防腐流体施加到 燃气涡轮发动机,而燃气涡轮发动机在线。

    FLOW-DIVERTING SYSTEMS FOR GAS TURBINE AIR SEPARATOR

    公开(公告)号:US20200088036A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-19

    申请号:US16135707

    申请日:2018-09-19

    Abstract: A flow diverter for an air separator of a gas turbine includes a cylindrical body configured to fit within a cooling hole of the air separator. One or more air flow vents are defined through and around a partial circumference of the cylindrical body. A bottom panel closes the cylindrical body at one end. A mounting flange surrounds the cylindrical body at an open end and extends radially outward from the cylindrical body. When the flow diverter is installed, air flows through the open end in a radial direction and exits through the air flow vents in an axial direction. The cylindrical body may include a collapsible region that collapses to engage the air separator and prevent the flow diverter from being dislodged. The air separator may additionally or alternately include supplemental cooling holes in a recessed area proximate to its mounting flange.

    CORE MECHANICAL INTEGRITY TESTING BY VISCOSITY MANIPULATION

    公开(公告)号:US20190176220A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-13

    申请号:US16274679

    申请日:2019-02-13

    CPC classification number: B22C7/02 B22C9/10 B22C9/24

    Abstract: A mold system for forming a casting article for investment casting in which the mechanical integrity of a ceramic core can be tested by viscosity manipulation. A method for testing a ceramic core used for an investment casting includes: positioning the ceramic core within a mold for receiving a sacrificial material fluid to form a sacrificial material on at least a portion of the ceramic core, the ceramic core having a predefined layout; during casting of the sacrificial material fluid about the ceramic core using the mold, controlling a viscosity of the sacrificial material fluid to simulate an expected viscosity of a molten metal used during a subsequent investment casting using the ceramic core; and evaluating mechanical damage to at least one region of the ceramic core caused by the casting of the sacrificial material fluid.

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