Methods, systems and apparatus for detecting material defects in combustors of combustion turbine engines
US8158428B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for detecting defects in a combustion duct of a combustion system of a combustion turbine engine while the combustion turbine engine operates, wherein the combustion duct comprises a hot side, which is exposed to combustion gases and, opposing the hot side, a cold side. In one embodiment, the system comprises: a photodetector aimed at the cold side of the combustion duct, the photodetector being configured to detect a visible change to the cold side of the combustion duct.
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