Abstract: Abstract. The localized temperature anomalies induced by combustion, manifested as circumferential or radial temperature inhomogeneity, are detrimental to the performance and reliability of the turbine cascades. Temperature ...

Abstract: One of the main causes of damage to gas turbine nozzle guide vanes (NGVs) is creep, which threatens the safety and reliability of gas turbines. Although creep life prediction has been applied to design and maintenance, ...