The effect of turbine blade leading edge erosion (LEE) not only decreases aerodynamic efficiency, but also invites premature failure. Over the past years, special coatings and leading edge tapes ...
The effect of turbine blade leading edge erosion (LEE) not only decreases aerodynamic efficiency, but also invites premature failure. Over the past years, special coatings and leading edge tapes ...
Laser shock peening, or more simply laser peening, is an effective method of increasing the resistance of gas turbine engine ... involved rubbing the leading edge with cotton balls, cotton gloves ...