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 ...

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 ...

Aerial firefighting helicopters ingest significant volumes of airborne particles, and operators are advised to conduct periodic “compressor washes” to remove the contaminants from the compressor.

Additive manufacturing specialist Optomec and robotic systems provider Acme Manufacturing have developed what they say is the industry’s first automated work cell for repairing aviation compressor ...

Back in the early 2000s, some controversy emerged about the practice of spraying large amounts of fog directly into the compressor. Some claimed that this led to blade erosion, pitting, and scaling.

Visual inspection of the Stage 17 rotor blades showed migration downstream. At this point in the project, flowpath staking work was performed and NDE-verified on all R-17 compressor blades. With the ...

During the 1990’s, some power plants experimented with fog-based power augmentation by overspraying fog into the compressor – known as wet compression. The results were impressive. They reported a ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Company Continues to Expand Its Leadership in Engine Component Innovation PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA / ACCESS ...

The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift toward sustainable propulsion systems to meet stringent environmental regulations, such as the European Union’s push for near-zero-emission ...

Company Continues to Expand Its Leadership in Engine Component Innovation PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 10, 2026 / Chromalloy, a global leader in the aerospace engine ...