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Component inspection apparatus and method

US9964522B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GENERAL ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY GMBH · CH

Inventors

Christopher Gordon Udell · Ennetbaden, CH
Vijayendra Munikoti · Kleinmachnow, DE
Dirk Tscharntke · Berlin, DE
Remy Schmid · Dachsen, CH
David Clarke · Newcastle, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 28, 2014
Grant date	May 8, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 25, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2291/2693
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A component inspection apparatus and a method for ultrasonic inspection of a component, including low pressure last stage steam turbine blades, are disclosed. The apparatus includes a guide member, a guide adapting member and scanning probes. The guide member includes a first surface and a distal second surface. The first surface is configured to adaptably mirror the shape of portions of the component to be inspected. The guide adapting member is capable of releasably attaching the second surface of the guide member. to be changeable as per the shape of the component. The scanning probes may be located on the guide adapting member in a manner configured to be movable along the second surface of the guide member to generate and receive ultrasonic waves used to inspect the component.

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