Abstract:
A method and apparatus reduces the magnitude of vibratory strain in a turbomachine component that experiences high steady state strain by, in the case of a passive embodiment, coupling a mechanical-to-electromagnetic energy converter to an interior and/or exterior surface of the component, and/or embedding the energy converter within the component, and by, in the case of an active embodiment, coupling a mechanical-to-electromagnetic energy converter to an interior and/or exterior surface of the component.
Abstract:
A gas turbine engine (10) includes a variable area nozzle (30) having a plurality of flaps (38). The flaps (38) are actuated by a plurality of actuating mechanisms (40) driven by shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators (68) to vary fan exist nozzle area (36). The SMA actuator (68) has a deformed shape in its martensitic state and a parent shape in its austenitic state. The SMA actuator (68) is heated to transform from martensitic state to austenitic state generating a force output to actuate the flaps (38). The variable area nozzle (30) also includes a plurality of return mechanisms (42) deforming the SMA actuator (68) when the SMA actuator (68) is in its martensitic state.
Abstract:
An alloy composition casting scheme and specific heat treatment process are described for the production of directionally solidified single crystal articles which have exceptional properties. The alloy is based on the Ni-Al-Mo system, preferably with additions of Ta. The process for producing the article inclused directional solidification at a high rate to produce a fine dendritic microstructure. A combined homogenizing and solution treatment is performed to provide a unique chemically homogeneous single phase microstructure. This homogeneous article is rapidly quenched and then aged at an intermediate temperature to develop a controlled uniform distribution of fine gamma prime phase particles.
Abstract:
A high strength nickel base superalloy having a novel microstructure is described. The article consists of a gamma matrix containing a oriented gamma prime second phase having a plate or rod form. This noncuboidal gamma prime phase is produced by aging solution treated material under an applied stress. When this process is applied to a certain class of superalloys which are rich in refractory elements, the resultant structure provides exceptional resistance to creep at elevated temperatures.
Abstract:
An alloy composition coasting scheme and specific heat treatment process are described for the production of directionally solidified single crystal articles which have exceptional properties. The alloy is based on the Ni-Al-Mo system, preferably with additions of Ta. The process for producing the article inclused directional solidification at a high rate to produce a fine dendritic microstructure. A combined homogenizing and solution treatment is performed to provide a unique chemically homogeneous single phase microstructure. This homogeneous article is rapidly quenched and then aged at an intermediate temperature to develop a controlled uniform distribution of fine gamma prime phase particles.