In situ gas turbine prevention of crack growth progression
US10247002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/83
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for remotely stopping a crack in a component of a gas turbine engine is provided. The method can include inserting an integrated repair interface attached to a cable delivery system within a gas turbine engine; positioning the tip adjacent to a defect within a surface of the component; temporarily attaching the tip adjacent to the defect within the surface on the component; supplying a new material to the area to fill the defect; and heating the new material to fuse the new material to the component within the defect.
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