OPTICAL HEAT FLUX MEASUREMENTS FOR ENGINE AND TURBINE RIGS TO ACCELERATE TURBINE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This proposal requests an advanced thermal imaging system composed of a multi-wavelength infrared approach for use in an engine-relevant research environment. Single-wavelength measurements, which provide only surface temperature measurements, have already been demonstrated by the PIs and have shown breakthrough understanding of turbine cooling architectures. However, the combination of imaging in multiple wavelengths provides the ability to measure surface temperatures in tandem with much needed heat flux on rotating blades. The proposed multi-wavelength measurement system represents the product of premier thermal imaging development for turbine applications over the past decade.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Mar 07, 2023
Source ID
FA95502210160

Entities

People

  • Karen Thole

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Pennsylvania State University
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Research Science/Academic Research