Implications of 'Power by the Hour' on Turbine Blade Lifing

Abstract

"Power by the Hour" (R) engine sales contracts are becoming popular both amongst engine operators and engine manufacturers. This paper examines how accurate turbine blade life prediction is achieved and is combined with accurate measurement of damage in service for successful contract fulfillment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADP010427

Entities

People

  • D. L. Shaw
  • J. C. Mason-flucke
  • S. M. Bagnall

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Engineered Resilient Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Coatings
  • Compressors
  • Computational Science
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fatigue Life
  • High Temperature
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Thermal Fatigue
  • Three Dimensional
  • Turbine Blades
  • Turbines
  • Two Dimensional

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Systems Analysis and Design