
Integrally Bladed Rotor (IBR) Maintenance and Life ManagementAward last edited on: 4/7/2010
Sponsored Program
SBIRAwarding Agency
DOD : AFTotal Award Amount
$849,998Award Phase
2Solicitation Topic Code
AF081-056Principal Investigator
Jerry H GriffinCompany Information
Blade Diagnostics Corporation (AKA: BDC)
6688 Kinsman Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 398-0643 |
info@bladediagnostics.com |
www.bladediagnostics.com |
Location: Single
Congr. District: 12
County: Allegheny
Congr. District: 12
County: Allegheny
Phase I
Contract Number: ----------Start Date: ---- Completed: ----
Phase I year
2008Phase I Amount
$99,999Keywords:
Integrally Bladed Rotor, Ibr, Blisk, Sustainment, Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, Blending
Phase II
Contract Number: ----------Start Date: ---- Completed: ----
Phase II year
2009Phase II Amount
$749,999Benefits:
In this AF SBIR Phase II proposal, it is planned that the BDC/Duke mistuning technology will be adapted so that it will work not only for relatively small HP compressor Blisks but also for larger stages such as the 1st stage fan on the F119 engine. Developing economical and safe methods for repairing 1st stage fans is particularly critical because of the fans direct exposure to FOD and its high replacement cost. Pratt & Whitney has agreed to partner with BDC in the proposed SBIR Phase II at no cost to the contract. With Pratt &Whitney as an active participant in the program, there is every expectation that the capability developed in this SBIR will be transitioned to operational service to meet what are already important Air Force needs. In addition, the latest models of commercial aircraft engines also use IBRs/Blisks. As a result, the proposed technology has dual use potential in that it can also be applied to commercial as well as military engines.
Keywords:
Integrally Bladed Rotor (Ibr), Blisk, Sustainment, Inspection, Repair, Blending, Vibration, Hcf.