Methods to facilitate extending gas turbine engine useful life
US8327538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4973
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method facilitates extending the useful life of a turbine engine including a combustor and a turbine downstream from and in flow communication with the combustor. The method comprises identifying at least a portion of the combustor that is at least one of distressed, worn, deteriorated, satisfied pre-determined threshold data, and beyond serviceable limits, identifying at least one enhancement kit for installation within the combustor, and removing at least two portions of the combustor including at least two of a combustor dome assembly, a swirler/cowl assembly, and the combustor inner and outer liners. The method also comprises installing the enhancement kit within the turbine engine such that a useful life of the turbine engine is facilitated to be increased.
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