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Measuring rotor imbalance via blade clearance sensors

US7775107B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2007
Grant dateAug 17, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M15/14
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method can be utilized to determine an out of balance condition of a rotor having a plurality of blades. The system monitors a clearance between the blades and an associated housing. By looking at a center of that clearance information, a determination can be made of the magnitude of imbalance of the rotor.

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