Apparatus and process for measuring the depth of a groove in a rotor of a gas turbine engine
AssigneeSiemens Energy, Inc.
InventorRichard Marc Fretwell
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Abstract
An apparatus is provided for measuring a depth of a groove defined between adjacent steeples of a rotor of a turbine. The groove is adapted to receive a root of a blade. The apparatus may comprise: a measuring tool comprising: a fixture; and first and second depth measuring devices associated with the fixture for measuring the depth of the groove at two spaced apart locations.
Claims18
Apparatus for measuring a depth of a groove defined between adjacent steeples of a rotor of a turbine, the groove being adapted to receive a root of a blade, said apparatus comprising:
- a measuring tool comprising:
- a fixture;
- and
- first and second depth measuring devices associated with said fixture for measuring the depth of the groove at two spaced apart locations.
A process for measuring a depth of a groove defined between adjacent steeples of a rotor of a turbine, the groove being adapted to receive a root of a blade, the process comprising:
- providing a measuring tool comprising a fixture and first and second depth measuring devices associated with the fixture;
- locating the measuring tool within the groove defined between the adjacent rotor steeples;
- and
- determining the depth of the groove at two spaced apart locations using the first and second depth measuring devices.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.