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Designer hailed as next Dyson for compressor blade discovery A British invention can cut energy costs by up to 20pc, reports Rebecca Burn-Callander ...
A fan prototype will be installed as part of a vapour compressor at the refrigeration plant at AngloGold Ashanti's Mponeng mine. Refrigeration plants are generally required in deep-level mining where ...
The study of aerodynamic performance in compressor blades is critical for optimising the efficiency and reliability of modern turbomachinery. Recent work has focused on the dual challenges of ...
GE9X engine will have fewer, thinner composite fan blades than any GE wide-body engine Improved airflow, 10% increase in fuel efficiency $300 million in development GE Aviation is designing a new, ...
EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) reports that 7FA gas turbines have a rotor life of about 144,000 hours, or 5,000 starts. The primary life-limiting factor is high cycle fatigue cracks ...
Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) completed compressor blade replacement work on two 7FA units, including full inspections, and ongoing operational recommendations. We were responsive to emerging ...