Patent classifications
F01D21/10
Pit initiation evaluation system, and, pit initiation evaluation method
There is provided a pit initiation evaluation system or the like capable of predicting pit initiation effectively and at low cost. In a pit initiation evaluation system of an embodiment, a pit initiation evaluation unit creates and retains, based on a dry-wet alternate time data, a deposit impurity concentration data, and a pit initiation data on pitting corrosion initiated in each of a plurality of turbine stages when an operation is actually performed in the steam turbine, a pit initiation evaluation table presenting a relationship between a dry-wet alternate time, a deposit impurity concentration, and pit initiation. Further, the pit initiation evaluation unit is configured to evaluate, by using the pit initiation evaluation table, pitting corrosion to be initiated in each of the plurality of turbine stages in an operation planned for the steam turbine.
Pit initiation evaluation system, and, pit initiation evaluation method
There is provided a pit initiation evaluation system or the like capable of predicting pit initiation effectively and at low cost. In a pit initiation evaluation system of an embodiment, a pit initiation evaluation unit creates and retains, based on a dry-wet alternate time data, a deposit impurity concentration data, and a pit initiation data on pitting corrosion initiated in each of a plurality of turbine stages when an operation is actually performed in the steam turbine, a pit initiation evaluation table presenting a relationship between a dry-wet alternate time, a deposit impurity concentration, and pit initiation. Further, the pit initiation evaluation unit is configured to evaluate, by using the pit initiation evaluation table, pitting corrosion to be initiated in each of the plurality of turbine stages in an operation planned for the steam turbine.
Oil debris monitoring (ODM) using active valve configuration control
A gas turbine engine, a method, and a system for detecting oil debris are provided. The gas turbine engine includes an oil debris monitor sensor configured to detects oil debris in an oil flow, and generate a sensor signal based on the detected oil debris, a controller configured to control the oil flow through the oil debris monitor sensor using a plurality of valves, and a signal processor configured to receive the sensor signal from the oil debris monitor and to receive a valve system configuration from the controller, the signal processor further configured to generates a health indicator based on the sensor signal and valve configuration.
Oil debris monitoring (ODM) using active valve configuration control
A gas turbine engine, a method, and a system for detecting oil debris are provided. The gas turbine engine includes an oil debris monitor sensor configured to detects oil debris in an oil flow, and generate a sensor signal based on the detected oil debris, a controller configured to control the oil flow through the oil debris monitor sensor using a plurality of valves, and a signal processor configured to receive the sensor signal from the oil debris monitor and to receive a valve system configuration from the controller, the signal processor further configured to generates a health indicator based on the sensor signal and valve configuration.
Engine Wash Analytics
A wash optimization system and related methods are provided that increase the efficiency and the effectiveness of engine washes. A system comprising at least one processor receives sensor data representing one or more measured parameters of a turbine engine and determines at least one performance parameter based on the sensor data. The at least one performance parameter represents at least one of a condition or performance associated with the turbine engine. The system generates a health state for the turbine engine based on the at least one performance parameter and generates a wash identifier based on the health state of the turbine engine.
Contamination Accumulation Modeling
A wash optimization system and related methods are provided that increase the efficiency and the effectiveness of engine washes. A system comprising at least one processor receives sensor data representing one or more measured parameters of a turbine engine and determines at least one performance parameter based on the sensor data. The at least one performance parameter represents one or more particulate values associated with the turbine engine. The system generates a health state for the turbine engine based on the at least one performance parameter and generates a wash identifier based on the health state of the turbine engine.
Contamination Accumulation Modeling
A wash optimization system and related methods are provided that increase the efficiency and the effectiveness of engine washes. A system comprising at least one processor receives sensor data representing one or more measured parameters of a turbine engine and determines at least one performance parameter based on the sensor data. The at least one performance parameter represents one or more particulate values associated with the turbine engine. The system generates a health state for the turbine engine based on the at least one performance parameter and generates a wash identifier based on the health state of the turbine engine.
Monitoring system for non-ferrous metal particles
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a debris monitoring system is disclosed that includes a fan, a geared architecture operatively coupled to the fan. The geared architecture includes a component having a non-ferrous metal coating. A scavenge pump is in fluid communication with the geared architecture via a lubrication sump. A non-ferrous chip detector is situated downstream of the geared architecture, but upstream of the scavenge pump. A controller is configured to determine a lubrication condition of the component based on a signal received from the non-ferrous chip detector, and command a status indicator in response thereto.
Monitoring system for non-ferrous metal particles
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a debris monitoring system is disclosed that includes a fan, a geared architecture operatively coupled to the fan. The geared architecture includes a component having a non-ferrous metal coating. A scavenge pump is in fluid communication with the geared architecture via a lubrication sump. A non-ferrous chip detector is situated downstream of the geared architecture, but upstream of the scavenge pump. A controller is configured to determine a lubrication condition of the component based on a signal received from the non-ferrous chip detector, and command a status indicator in response thereto.
SEAL SACRIFICIAL WEAR INDICATOR
Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system comprising: a rotatable seal runner, a stationary sealing member that includes a base and a nose that extends from the base in an axial direction and interfaces with the seal runner, a carrier that supports the sealing member, and a tab coupled to the carrier, where the tab extends from the carrier in the axial direction towards the seal runner.