Mechanical Integrity of Gas Turbines

The modern trend is towards ever higher temperatures and rotating speeds making the attainment of mechanical integrity increasingly difficulty. However, the need for improved reliability and, in general, for lighter machines creates an enormous challenge to gas turbine engineers. Cranfield has for many years had one of the largest programmes in the world of short courses in Gas Turbine Technology. The course, which deals with matters of mechanical integrity and lifing of gas turbines, both aeronautical and industrial, has been developed over the last 30 years as a component part of that programme.