Abstract:
An apparatus a multiple layer structure having a sub-portion defining an impact zone, and having an inner composite fiber layer, an outer composite fiber layer overlying the inner composite fiber layer, and a woven glass layer, where the inner composite fiber layer, outer composite fiber layer, and the woven glass layer overly the impact zone.
Abstract:
An annular rotatable component for a machine includes a first element formed of a composite material, is ring-shaped, and is formed of one or more first ring segments. The first element includes a first interface surface. A second element is formed of a metallic material, is ring-shaped, and is formed of one or more second ring segments. The second element includes a second interface surface complementary to the first interface surface. The annular rotatable component also includes an interface comprising an interface material disposed between the first interface surface and the second interface surface. The interface material, the first element and the second element are co-bonded together to form a unitary structure of the annular rotatable component.
Abstract:
An engine shaft assembly for an engine is provided. The engine shaft assembly includes a shaft and a thermal distribution layer. The thermal distribution layer is provided on the shaft, and is configured to minimize the effect of distortion of the shaft caused by asymmetric cooling on shutdown of the engine.
Abstract:
A system for active control of radial gap around an annular row of rotor blades of a turbine engine, notably rotor blades of a low-pressure compressor of an aircraft turbojet engine. The system comprises an annular row of rotor blades; an outer casing around the annular row of rotor blades; a radial gap between the rotor blades and the outer casing; an oil circuit which is suitable for recovering the calories from a reduction gear box such as a planetary gear train which drives the fan. The oil circuit includes an expansion module which is configured to be expanded by the calories recovered from the oil. The expansion module is placed inside the outer casing so as to modulate its diameter around the rotor blades.
Abstract:
In some examples, method including forming an EBC layer on a substrate, wherein the EBC layer exhibits an initial porosity; forming a layer of silicate glass on a surface of the EBC layer; and melting the silicate glass on the surface of the EBC layer to infiltrate the EBC layer with the molten silicate glass to decrease the porosity of the EBC layer from the initial porosity to a final porosity.
Abstract:
A turbomachine includes an inner housing which radially defines the flow channel of the turbomachine. A thermal barrier coating is arranged about the inner housing. The thermal barrier coating of the inner housing is made of microporous plastic coating which can be added to hollow spheres made of different materials and have different sizes. A method for applying a thermal barrier coating to the inner casing of a turbomachine includes preparing a material having a base material which has a microporous plastic; coating the outside of the wall of the inner casing by applying the base material to the inner casing; and curing the applied material, thus forming the thermal barrier coating.
Abstract:
Apparatus and system for containing a rupture of a duct. The apparatus includes an air-permeable sheet, such as a wide-weave fiberglass sheet. The air-permeable sheet includes a strap arranged on a first side of the sheet such that it forms diamond-shaped patterns along a longitudinal axis. The strap can be made of a tight-weave fiberglass. Laterally-spaced corners of the diamond-shaped patterns include connection members that can be engaged to affix the strap and the air-permeable sheet around a duct. Various aspects include an air-impermeable air barrier surrounding the wide-weave fiberglass sheet and strap. The air barrier can include a window that directs air from a ruptured duct. Various aspects can be used on a bleed-air duct of an aircraft. The window of the air barrier can be aimed at a temperature sensor. A valve can close the bleed-air duct if the temperature sensor detects a high temperature leak.
Abstract:
A hybrid part for use in a gas turbine engine has a platform and an attachment feature. The platform and an exterior portion of the attachment feature are formed from a monolithic ceramic material. A ceramic matrix composite material is located adjacent interior portions of the platform and the attachment feature and is bonded to the monolithic ceramic material.
Abstract:
A gas turbine or turbine component partially or fully coated with a damping surface layer. The damping surface layer may have a thickness between 0.1 and 2000 microns and may be capable of dissipating vibration or modifying a resonance frequency of the gas turbine or turbine component at ambient room temperatures including operational temperatures greater than 500° F., and the damping surface layer comprises at least one of (a) at least two layers comprising a first layer of at least one hard material and a second layer comprising at least one soft material, (b) a composite comprising a nickel alloy with a heat softenable chemistry, (c) a fine-grained nickel-based superalloy, or (d) a porous metallic coating, a porous metallic and ceramic coating, or a ceramic coating.
Abstract:
The invention provides a method of making a fiber ply for forming a preform of a composite part in the form of a body of revolution having a non-developable surface, the method being characterized in that it comprises the steps consisting in: defining an annular space (23) with first and second canvases (20, 21) respectively defining an inner periphery and an outer periphery thereof; placing fibers between the canvases (20, 21) by placing the fibers in the annular space in at least one direction and by holding said fibers on the canvases by stitching; implementing circular connection stitching in the vicinity of the inner periphery of the annular space (23); and cutting out the fiber ply as made in this way in the annular space (23) in order to extract it from the canvases.