Methods and systems for in-situ machinery inspection

Details Methods and systems for in-situ machinery inspection Methods and systems for in-situ machinery inspection

2007-07-26

2009-11-17

Nguyen, Sang (Department: 2886)

Optics: measuring and testing

Inspection of flaws or impurities

C356S237200, C250S208100, C250S2140VT, C250S370110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07619728

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for inspecting rotatable machine components are provided. The system includes a fiber optic port configured to extend through a first aperture of a machine casing wherein the port includes an interior end and an exterior end. The system further includes an imager configured to optically couple to the exterior end. The imager includes a light intensifier capable of generate images of inspection components though the port using ambient light. The imager further includes an image capture gate configured to control an acquisition time of the generated images.

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