System and method for measuring clearance gaps between rotating and stationary components of a turbomachine

    公开(公告)号:US11156455B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-26

    申请号:US16142425

    申请日:2018-09-26

    IPC分类号: G01B15/00 F01D19/00 F01D25/00

    摘要: Systems and methods for measuring the clearance gaps between rotating and stationary components of a turbomachine are provided. In one exemplary aspect, flexible and degradable sensing arrays that include a plurality of microwave sensors are utilized to sense the clearance gaps between rotating and stationary components of the turbomachine. Microwaves generated by a microwave generator are transmitted to the sensors. Upon rotation of the rotating components, the rotating components reflect the microwaves transmitted thereto. The microwave sensors capture the transmitted signal and also capture a reflected signal indicative of the transmitted signal reflected by the rotating components. The signals are then forwarded to a computing device for processing. The amplitude difference at the interference fringes between the superimposed signals is representative of the clearance gaps between the rotating and stationary components. After measuring the clearance gaps, the turbomachine may be operated and the degradable sensing array may be consumed.

    System and Method for Measuring Clearance Gaps Between Rotating and Stationary Components of a Turbomachine

    公开(公告)号:US20200096329A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-26

    申请号:US16142425

    申请日:2018-09-26

    IPC分类号: G01B15/00 F01D25/00 F01D19/00

    摘要: Systems and methods for measuring the clearance gaps between rotating and stationary components of a turbomachine are provided. In one exemplary aspect, flexible and degradable sensing arrays that include a plurality of microwave sensors are utilized to sense the clearance gaps between rotating and stationary components of the turbomachine. Microwaves generated by a microwave generator are transmitted to the sensors. Upon rotation of the rotating components, the rotating components reflect the microwaves transmitted thereto. The microwave sensors capture the transmitted signal and also capture a reflected signal indicative of the transmitted signal reflected by the rotating components. The signals are then forwarded to a computing device for processing. The amplitude difference at the interference fringes between the superimposed signals is representative of the clearance gaps between the rotating and stationary components. After measuring the clearance gaps, the turbomachine may be operated and the degradable sensing array may be consumed.

    SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBOMACHINE
    6.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230383666A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-30

    申请号:US18196949

    申请日:2023-05-12

    IPC分类号: F01D11/00 F01D25/18

    摘要: This disclosure is directed to seal assemblies for a turbomachine. The seal assemblies include stationary and rotating components and at least one interface between the stationary and rotating components. The seal assembly further includes a self-lubricating lattice element made of carbon or a carbon-based material. The self-lubricating lattice element may have a porous and compressible microstructure capable of retaining a liquid substance. During engine operation, the self-lubricating lattice element can compress and expel some portion of the liquid substance to form a liquid-containing layer between the rotating and stationary components of the seal assembly. Also described herein are self-lubricating wear sleeves for use in other portions of the turbomachine.

    ANTI-CORROSION COATINGS
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20230101282A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-30

    申请号:US17487507

    申请日:2021-09-28

    IPC分类号: C23C18/12 C23C18/04

    摘要: A corrosion resistant coating including a matrix, corrosion resistant particles dispersed throughout the matrix, and a glass-forming additive is disclosed. The glass-forming additive and one or more materials in the matrix form a glassy-phase when cured. Coated gas turbine engine components and methods for coating components are also disclosed.