METHOD OF MEASURING CLEARANCE BETWEEN ROTATING AND STATIC COMPONENTS

    公开(公告)号:US20170343334A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-30

    申请号:US15165153

    申请日:2016-05-26

    CPC classification number: G01B11/14

    Abstract: A method of measuring the clearance between a rotating component and a static component in a rotating machine. The method comprises installing a rub pin on an interior surface of the static component, operating the rotating machine such that the rotating component impinges on the rub pin, securing the rotating machine, and inserting an optical device to visually ascertain the length of rub pin remaining. The method reduces the time and cost of clearance determinations by avoiding disassembly or the degree of disassembly of the rotating machine required to conduct a clearance determination.

Patent Agency Ranking