AN OPTOELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR THE ONLINE MONITORING OF THE CHORD LENGTH OF STEAM TURBINE ROTOR BLADES FOR EARLY FAULT DETECTION

An Optoelectronic System for the Online Monitoring of the Chord Length of Steam Turbine Rotor Blades for Early Fault Detection

Research Subject: The research subject was the error of optoelectronic video endoscopy systems in measuring the chord length of low-pressure cylinder steam turbine blades during shaft rotation.Objective: The objective was to reduce the error of the optoelectronic system in measuring the chord length of turbine rotor blades on a closed cylinder duri

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Mapping migration habitat for western monarch butterflies reveals need for public-private approach to conservation

IntroductionIdentifying habitat of migratory species to effectively support conservation and management requires careful consideration of (1) the data used to inform habitat models, (2) the biology of the organism, (3) land tenure, and (4) the needs of the target audience.MethodsTo provide this information for western U.S.monarch butterflies, a pop

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