Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system – Remote supervisory monitoring
Reexamination Certificate
2003-11-24
2008-08-05
Lau, Tung S (Department: 2863)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system
Remote supervisory monitoring
C073S587000, C073S593000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07409319
ABSTRACT:
An embodiment of the disclosed method and apparatus relates to a system for detecting a rub in a turbomachine. The system includes a turbomachine; sensors monitoring turbomachine conditions; and an on site monitor in communication with the sensors, and loaded with instructions to implement a method for detecting a rub in the turbomachine.
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Badami Vivek Venugopal
Dimond Mark M.
Giannakopoulos Nicholas
Kant Abhay Sudhakarrao
Kumar Jitendra
Fletcher Yoder
General Electric Company
Lau Tung S
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