Tape Fed Miniature Air Gap Inspection Crawler

An air gap inspection device. The air gap inspection device may include a mast and an inspection head attached to the mast. The mast may be in the form of a collapsible tube.

DIGITIZATION OF WORK PROCESSES USING WEARABLE WIRELESS DEVICES CAPABLE OF VOCAL COMMAND RECOGNITION IN NOISY ENVIRONMENTS

In an information processing system having an equipment controller for enabling the digitization of complex work processes conducted during testing and/or operation of machinery and equipment, a local wireless communications network is implemented using at least one fixed point wireless communications access station and one or more voice-responsive wireless mobile computing/communications devices that are capable of accurate vocal command recognition in noisy industrial environments. The computing/communications device determines spectral characteristics of ambient non-speech background noises and provides active noise cancellation through the use of a directional microphone and an adaptive noise tracking and subtraction process. The device is carried by a user and is responsive to one or more vocal utterances of the user for communicating data to the information processing system and/or generating operational control commands to provide to the equipment controller for controlling the machinery ...

Apparatus and methods for automatically inspecting dovetails on turbine rotors

A scanner assembly for dovetail inspection of the wheels of a turbine rotor includes a series of circumferentially pivotally connected links: a motor link, transmission links, an encoder link, an adjustable link, free links and a base link mounting a transducer. The motor link mounts a motor for driving rollers on the transmission links and rotating the scanner assembly about the rotor shaft. The encoder link mounts an encoder for determining the circumferential position of the transducer about the shaft. The adjustable link enables the assembly to be tightened or loosened about the rotor shaft. The free links and base link complete the circular scanner assembly about the shaft. A single scan for a full 360° investigates the plurality of hooks on the side of the wheel opposite the transducer.

Apparatus and methods for inspecting cooling slot defects in turbine rotor wheels

A probe is pulled along a cooling slot of a turbine wheel to detect defects along the slot surfaces. The cooling slot extends radially inwardly of the bases of both the dovetails and dovetail slots. A housing assembly is releasably coupled to the rim of the turbine wheel and a motor draws the probe along the cooling slot at constant speed. A guide and brushes on the probe serve to bias the probe radially outwardly against the surfaces to be inspected as the probe is drawn along the cooling slot.

ULTRASONIC MINIATURE AIR GAP INSPECTION CRAWLER

A miniature air gap inspection crawler. The miniature air gap inspection crawler may include a base, a linear drive mechanism and a circumferential drive mechanism such that either the linear drive mechanism or the circumferential drive mechanism may be employed, and an inspection module connected to the base.

Flexible borescope assembly for inspecting internal turbine components at elevated temperatures

A borescope is received within a housing. The borescope includes a flexible end portion carrying the video head and a housing includes a flexible end portion comprised of ball-socket segments and a tip for following the movement of the flexible end portion of the borescope. Cooling air is provided in an annular passage between the borescope and housing for flow about the borescope to maintain the video head temperature below its temperature limitation. Two cables maintain the ball-socket segments and tip in contact with a transition piece and with one another to enable the flexible borescope end portion to follow the movement of the directionally controlled video head.

Methods and apparatus for rotary machinery inspection

Methods, apparatus and systems for machinery testing and inspection using a manipulator are provided. The apparatus includes a tubular shaft, an operator end coupled to the tubular shaft and including a first spool rotatably coupled to the operator end, an effector including an attachment end that includes a second spool rotatably coupled to the attachment end, and a control cable channeled through the shaft from the first spool to the second spool. The control cable is wound at least partially around the first spool and is wound at least partially around the second spool such that rotation of the first spool rotates the second spool using the control cable.

Apparatus and methods for cleaning cooling slot surfaces on a rotor wheel of a gas turbine

The cleaning system includes a plurality of generally dovetail-shaped slot blocks having a slot along a radial inner side, an abrasive media or belt and a backing tube. Upon insertion of the blocks into the dovetail slots of a rotor wheel and aligning the block slots with the cooling slot, the abrasive media and backing tube are inserted in the cooling slot tunnel. The abrasive media may extend through end feeder blocks. With the backing tube applying pressure radially outwardly against the abrasive media, back and forth motion applied manually from outboard of the rim of the rotor cleans the surfaces of the cooling slot without disassembly of the rotor.

Apparatus and methods for automated turbine component inspections

An inspection system, in an exemplary embodiment, includes at least two base members spaced apart from each other, a support arm mounted to each base member, a linear track extending between and supported by the support arms, and a transport member coupled to the linear track. The transport member is movable along the linear track. The system further includes a transducer support arm pivotably coupled to the transport member, and a transducer assembly coupled to the transducer support arm.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING DEBONDING IN RUBBER COATED ROLLS

An infrared inspection system and an induction heating system used in conjunction enable the inspection of rubber coated rolls, such as rolls used in the pulp and paper industry. The system effects non-destructive inspections of rubber coated rolls to detect a debonded condition between the metal core and rubber coating. The method includes supporting a roll for inspection, evenly heating or cooling the roll, and observing a thermal transient of the roll generated by the evenly heating process. Using an infrared camera, observed areas that are not transferring heat uniformly with respect to neighboring areas are suspected debonded areas.

Methods and apparatus for rotary machinery inspection

Methods and systems for an in-situ inspection system includes at least one source of an inspection fluid, a source of an atomizing fluid, a control panel configured to control a flow of at least one of the inspection fluid and the atomizing fluid, and a mixing box configured to mix the inspection fluid with the atomizing fluid.

Flexible borescope assembly for inspecting internal turbine components at elevated temperatures

A borescope is received within a housing. The borescope includes a flexible end portion carrying the video head and a housing includes a flexible end portion comprised of ball-socket segments and a tip for following the movement of the flexible end portion of the borescope. Cooling air is provided in an annular passage between the borescope and housing for flow about the borescope to maintain the video head temperature below its temperature limitation. Two cables maintain the ball-socket segments and tip in contact with a transition piece and with one another to enable the flexible borescope end portion to follow the movement of the directionally controlled video head.

Methods and apparatus for eddy current inspection of metallic posts

An apparatus for inspecting a metallic post contoured in a single dimension for defects. The apparatus has a clamp having at least one jaw with a surface conforming to the contour to the metallic post. The conforming jaw or jaws also have a plurality of eddy current coils and the probe has at least one sensor configured to sense at least one of position or motion.

Methods and apparatus for rotary machinery inspection

Methods, apparatus and systems for machinery testing and inspection using a manipulator are provided. The apparatus includes a tubular shaft, an operator end coupled to the tubular shaft and including a first spool rotatably coupled to the operator end, an effector including an attachment end that includes a second spool rotatably coupled to the attachment end, and a control cable channeled through the shaft from the first spool to the second spool. The control cable is wound at least partially around the first spool and is wound at least partially around the second spool such that rotation of the first spool rotates the second spool using the control cable.

Junior ultrasonic miniature air gap inspection crawler

An inspection head for an air gap inspection device. The inspection head may include a pair of expandable shoes, an inspection device attached to the pair of shoes, and a transducer assembly attached to one of the pair of shoes.

Micro miniature air gap inspection crawler

An air gap inspection device. The air gap inspection device may include a substantially rigid rail, a cart positioned on the rail, a drive system for maneuvering the cart along the rail, and an inspection head positioned on the cart.

Methods and apparatus for robotically inspecting gas turbine combustion components

A method is provided for in situ inspection of a wear pad gap in a gas turbine engine combustor. The wear pad gap is defined between a wear pad of a transition piece impingement sleeve and a forward ring of a flow duct of the combustor. The method includes coupling a guide to the combustor such that the guide at least partially extends within a space between the impingement sleeve and a body of the transition piece, displacing an inspection head along the guide within the space between the impingement sleeve and the transition piece body such that the inspection head is positioned adjacent a wear pad, and inspecting the wear pad gap.

Method and apparatus for robotically inspecting gas turbine combustor components

Apparatus for inspecting in situ a wear pad gap in a gas turbine engine combustor, wherein the wear pad gap is defined between a wear pad of a transition piece impingement sleeve and a forward ring of a flow duct of the combustor. The apparatus includes an elongate guide, a mount for coupling the guide to the combustor such that the guide at least partially extends within a space between the impingement sleeve and a body of the transition piece and such that a portion of the guide extends adjacent the wear pad. A cam follower is coupled to the guide for movement along the guide and an inspection head (48) is carried by the cam follower. An actuator is coupled to the cam follower for displacing the cam follower along the guide.

Prefabricated modular housing unit having a collapsible dormer

A dormer structure is provided for a prefabricated modular housing unit. The dormer structure is collapsible so that the modular unit including a first and second floor may be shipped by tractor trailer. The collapsible dormer unit includes a vertical side wall which is pivotably attached to the base unit. A roofing structure is provided as a separate element and is secured onto the base unit during shipment. The collar ties used to support the roof of the house, upon assembly, are secured to the dormer roof structure for strengthening the structure during lifting and shipment. The dormer unit may form one-half of a second story of a house or may be attached to an angled roof portion on the second module of the house.

Ultrasonic miniature air gap inspection crawler

A miniature air gap inspection crawler (100). The miniature air gap inspection crawler (100) may include a base (110), a linear drive mechanism (200, 210) and a circumferential drive mechanism (330, 340) such that either the linear drive mechanism (200, 210) or the circumferential drive mechanism (330, 340) may be employed, and an inspection module (500) connected to the base (110).

System and method for detecting debonding in rubber coated rolls

An infrared inspection system and an induction heating system used in conjunction enable the inspection of rubber coated rolls, such as rolls used in the pulp and paper industry. The system effects non-destructive inspections of rubber coated rolls to detect a debonded condition between the metal core and rubber coating. The method includes supporting a roll for inspection, evenly heating or cooling the roll, and observing a thermal transient of the roll generated by the evenly heating process. Using an infrared camera, observed areas that are not transferring heat uniformly with respect to neighboring areas are suspected debonded areas.

Apparatus and methods for cleaning cooling slot surfaces on a rotor wheel of a gas turbine

Method and apparatus for eddy current inspection of a metallic post

System and method for detecting debonding in rubber coated rolls

An infrared inspection system and an induction heating system used in conjunction enable the inspection of rubber coated rolls, such as rolls used in the pulp and paper industry. The system effects non-destructive inspections of rubber coated rolls to detect a debonded condition between the metal core and rubber coating. The method includes supporting a roll for inspection, evenly heating or cooling the roll, and observing a thermal transient of the roll generated by the evenly heating process. Using an infrared camera, observed areas that are not transferring heat uniformly with respect to neighboring areas are suspected debonded areas.

Umbrella.

Visual inspection-based generator retention assembly tightness detection

テープ送り用小型エアギャップ検査クローラ

【課題】 狭い入口ギャップに対応できる検査装置を提供する。 【解決手段】 エアギャップ検査装置（１００）。エアギャップ検査装置（１００）は、マスト（１１０）と、マスト（１１０）に装着された検査ヘッド（１６０）とを含んでもよい。マスト（１１０）は、伸縮自在の管の形態であってもよい。マスト（１１０）は、ばね鋼、ニッケル合金又は炭素繊維複合材料から製造することができる。また、マスト（１１０）は、収縮プロファイル及び膨張プロファイルを含むことができる。 【選択図】 図１

Sende oder Empfangsanordnung mit einem Strahler und einem mit diesem ver bundenen Hohlleiter

Verfahren und Systeme zur Wartung einer Maschine vor Ort

Geschaffen ist ein vor Ort einsetzbares Wagensystem (IV). Zu dem System gehören: ein Wagenkörper (202), der sich innerhalb der Maschine (100) gegenüber der Maschine von außen her positionieren lässt, eine mit dem Wagenkörper verbundene Positioniereinrichtung, die dazu eingerichtet ist, eine Speicherkassette (229) in Bezug auf den Wagenkörper unabhängig von x-Richtung und y-Richtung zu positionieren, und ein Bestückungs- und Entfernungswerkzeug (230), das sich in dem Wagenkörper unterbringen und in eine von dem Wagenkörper weg führende Arbeitsstellung (416) ausfahren lässt, wobei das Werkzeug dazu eingerichtet ist, mit einer Komponente in der Maschine in Eingriff zu kommen, um die Komponente mit der Maschine zu verbinden bzw. sie davon zu lösen.

Damper-regulator for heaters.

Hinge.

Sende- oder empfangsanordnung mit einem strahler und einem mit diesem verbundenen hohlleiter

Antennensystem

Damper for heaters

Vorrichtung und Verfahren für automatisierte Turbinenbestandteilkontrollen.

Ein Kontrollsystem (40) in einer beispielhaften Ausführungsform umfasst zumindest zwei Basiselemente (42), die voneinander beabstandet sind, einen an jedem Basiselement angebrachten Trägerarm (48), eine geradlinige Bahn (52), die sich zwischen den Trägerarmen erstreckt und durch diese gestützt wird, und ein Transportelement (58), das mit der geradlinigen Bahn gekoppelt ist (58). Das Transportelement ist entlang der geradlinigen Bahn beweglich. Das System umfasst ferner einen Messwandlerträgerarm (82), der schwenkbar mit dem Transportelement gekoppelt ist, und einen Messwandleraufbau (88), der mit dem Messwandlerträgerarm gekoppelt ist.

Tape fed miniature air gap inspection crawler

An air gap inspection device (100). The air gap inspection device (100) may include a mast (100) and an inspection head (160) attached to the mast (110). The mast (110) may be in the form of a collapsible tube.

System and method for surface inspection

A system includes a vessel floating on a body of water. The system also includes at least one conduit extending from the vessel to below the body of water. The system also includes a scanning device disposed within the at least one conduit. The scanning device includes at least one two-dimensional (2D) line scanner and a rotary encoder coupled to the at least one 2D line scanner. The scanning device is configured to generate three-dimensional (3D) image data of a surface of the at least one conduit or at least one component disposed within the at least one conduit.