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Examining the critical aspects of gas turbine blade failures caused by erosion using computational models: A comprehensive review

Surajit Mondal1 ,  Shankha Shubhra Goswami1*
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1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Abacus Institute of Engineering and Management, Hooghly, West Bengal, India
IJAMD 2024, 1(3), 66–98; https://doi.org/10.36922/ijamd.5188
Submitted: 17 October 2024 | Accepted: 28 November 2024 | Published: 23 December 2024
© 2024 by the Author(s). This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )
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Abstract

Gas turbines play a key role in industries such as aeronautics, maritime, and power generation, but high operating temperatures in these settings would expose critical components, particularly turbine blades, to significant wear. Among the multiple failure modes, erosion induced by high-velocity particle impacts is identified as one of the primary causes of turbine blade degradation. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of erosion-induced failure mechanisms in gas turbine blades, emphasizing recent advancements in understanding erosion processes, material degradation, and mitigation strategies. Key areas covered include the impacts of solid particle erosion, the effectiveness of erosion-resistant coatings, and the role of superalloys designed for high-temperature resilience. Furthermore, this review explores how computational models, such as machine learning, computational fluid dynamics, and finite element analysis, contribute to predicting erosion patterns and designing improved turbine components. By integrating experimental findings and computational methods, this review aims to inform future research and guide the development of advanced materials and protective strategies to enhance turbine blade durability in demanding environments.

Keywords
Gas turbine
Failures
Blade erosion
Turbine blade failures
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The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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