Method and apparatus for selectively illuminating a particular blade in a turbomachine

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PATENT NO 4572663
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06564141

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A method and apparatus for monitoring the condition of blades mounted to a rotary shaft in a turbomachine by selectively illuminating a particular blade in a turbomachine. A control system for determining when to initiate a strobe light in response to a shaft position for illuminating a particular blade is described. Additionally, indexing means for automatically sequencing through the blades is further disclosed. A camera for remote monitoring of the blades using an automatic control system is further provided.

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ELLIOTT TURBOMACHINERY CO INC901 NORTH FOURTH STREET JEANNETTE PA 15644

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Geary, Carl H Greensburg, PA 4 54
Greene, Kenneth H Latrobe, PA 1 10

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