Abstract: Significant advances have been made at GTE for fabrication of near-net-shape silicon nitride parts by injection molding. The technology is now in place to fabricate high-quality, high-density ...

Abstract: Since 1984, GTE Laboratories Inc. has performed research to develop net shape fabrication technology for axial silicon nitride rotors for the Daimler-Benz research gas turbine engine. The initial ...

Abstract: Residual life analysis of power plant components like boiler tubes, superheater outlet headers, reheater headers, steam pipes, etc., is important for life extension and avoidance of catastrophic ...