Systems and methods for thermally processing CMC components
US11286208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC04B2235/9607
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems and methods for thermally processing composite components are provided. In one exemplary aspect, a system includes a thermal system, a mover device, and a control system. The system also includes a plurality of vessels in which one or more components may be placed. The vessels are similarly shaped and configured. A vessel containing the one or more components therein may be mounted into a chamber defined by the thermal system during thermal processing. The thermal system and vessels include features that allow components to be thermally processed, e.g., compacted, burnt-out, and densified via a melt-infiltration process, a polymer impregnation and pyrolyzing process, or a chemical vapor infiltration process. utilizing the same thermal system and common vessel design. The control system may control the thermal system and mover device to automate thermal processing of the composite components.
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