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SGT-A35 RB211 nozzle guide vane repaired with LPM and restored to service-ready condition

SGT-A35 (RB211) Nozzle Guide Vane Repair Using LPM®

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Gas Turbine Coating Degradation and Its Impact on Performance

Gas turbine blade wall thickness heat map showing reduced areas and repair life analysis

Tackling Wall Thickness Challenges in Gas Turbine Blade Repair

Gas turbine blade metallurgical analysis for degradation, coating life, and repair decisions

Unlocking the Secrets of Gas Turbine Blade Management through Metallurgical Analysis

Metallurgical analysis reveals hidden blade degradation, helping optimize gas turbine repair decisions, improve reliability, and extend component life.

Gas turbine blades coated using Liburdi LSR process for advanced hot section protection.

Sustainable Gas Turbine Coatings with LSR™

Liburdi’s LSR™ coating process offers a sustainable, hexavalent chrome-free alternative for gas turbine components. Designed to streamline coating operations while maintaining control over thickness and oxidation resistance, LSR™ provides reliable, environmentally friendly protection backed by laboratory validation and extensive operational experience.

LSR coating webinar with Liburdi metallurgist Robyn Reis on gas turbine blade coatings

Liburdi's LSR™: High-Temperature Coatings for Gas Turbine Blades

Metallurgist, Robyn Reis, explores high temperature coatings for gas turbine blades, emphasizing Liburdi's environmentally friendly, REACH compliant, aluminide process LSR™. The talk delves into the crucial role of coatings in enhancing durability against corrosion and wear in both cold and hot sections.

Liburdi LPM gas turbine repair webinar with Justin Kuipers showing vane before and after repair

Gas Turbine Services: Introduction to LPM® Liburdi Powder Metallurgy

Justin Kuipers introduces Liburdi Powder Metallurgy (LPM®), a game-changing repair technique with over 30 years of proven success in gas turbine component repair. Learn how LPM®, an FAA-approved process, outperforms welding by providing enhanced strength, reduced cracking, and the capability to repair larger gap sizes up to 10 times.

LinkedIn Live graphic featuring Kevin Wiens discussing FSR® gas turbine repair.

Gas Turbine Repair: Practical Experience with the Development of FSR® Rejuvenation

Kevin Wiens delves into the world of high-temperature turbine blade components, discussing the diverse alloy types and microstructural changes they undergo due to exposure. Learn how full solution rejuvenation can extend the life of these components by addressing degradation over service intervals. The presentation features compelling examples showcasing the successful application of rejuvenation, highlighting its impact on stress rupture strength.

Repaired FT8 fuel nozzle highlighting extended service life through Liburdi repair.

Pratt and Whitney FT8 Fuel Nozzle Repair: Liburdi's Breakthrough Solution Saves Millions for NCEMC

Discover the game-changing solution that saved North Carolina Electric Member Corporation (NCEMC) millions while revolutionizing FT8 fuel nozzle repair. Dive into the fascinating journey where Liburdi Turbine Services pinpointed the root cause, developed an innovative repair method, and conducted rigorous testing, leading to successfully restored fuel nozzles.

Single crystal gas turbine blade repaired with FSR by Liburdi

Unlocking the Future of Gas Turbine Repair: The Power of Full Solution Rejuvenation for Single Crystal Turbine Blades

Learn how Liburdi's Full Solution Rejuvenation (FSR) heat treatment can extend the life of expensive single crystal gas turbine blades, reducing maintenance costs. Explore the article for insights into this revolutionary technology's challenges, solutions, and success stories.

Gas turbine health management life meter showing component life and condition trends

Enhancing Gas Turbine Efficiency: How your Health Management System can Save You Money

Unlock the strategies that can significantly boost your gas turbine efficiency and save your company valuable resources. This comprehensive article delves into the world of Health Management Systems, shedding light on how they can revolutionize maintenance practices for gas turbines.

CT scanning of gas turbine blade showing internal structure for hot section inspection

Elevating Gas Turbine Repair through Computed Tomography Scanning

Explore how Liburdi Turbine Services enhances gas turbine repair with Computed Tomography Scanning (CT). This article delves into how CT technology overcomes traditional inspection limitations, especially for complex turbine blades. CT scanning offers a comprehensive view of internal geometry and defects, boosting inspection accuracy and confidence. Learn about the future of gas turbine maintenance and its impact on extending component life.

Graphic showing Liburdi Full Solution Rejuvenation (FSR®) for turbine blade repair.

Revitalize Your Gas Turbine Blades with Liburdi's FSR® Process

Discover how Liburdi Turbines Services is revolutionizing gas turbine blade maintenance with our groundbreaking Full Solution Rejuvenation® (FSR®) process. This article unveils the remarkable technology that can restore gas turbine blades to "like new strength," effectively extending their service life beyond OEM limitations.

Before and after gas turbine vane repair using Liburdi Powder Metallurgy (LPM®).

Liburdi's Innovative Approach to Gas Turbine Maintenance: LPM Revealed

LPM isn't just a product; it's a transformative process that breathes new life into damaged or worn-out gas turbine components. Explore the intricacies of LPM and learn how it can extend the life of your gas turbine parts, even in the face of thermo-mechanical fatigue and other challenges. With the ability to replace lost metal and build up surfaces, LPM offers innovative solutions that traditional methods can't match.

Graphic for aeroderivative HPT blade failure analysis and design upgrade study.

Identifying and Addressing Oxidation Challenges in a Aeroderivative Gas Turbine

Explore a real-world case study in gas turbine engineering where Liburdi's expertise played a pivotal role in resolving costly issues. Discover how oxidation on high-pressure turbine (HPT) blades of an aeroderivative gas turbine was diagnosed and mitigated.