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Note: thermal imaging enhancement algorithm for gas turbine aerothermal characterization.
1U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science and Technology, National Energy Technology Laboratory, 3610 Collins Ferry Rd., Morgantown, West Virginia 26507-0880, USA.
A new algorithm converts black and white camera images to thermal images for gas turbine cooling. This inexpensive infrared thermography method determines aerothermal characteristics without background radiation knowledge.
Area of Science:
- Aerothermal Engineering
- Infrared Thermography
- Gas Turbine Technology
Background:
- Traditional gas turbine temperature monitoring relies on expensive infrared imaging systems.
- Surface-mounted thermocouples are often required for calibration, adding complexity and cost.
- Accurate aerothermal characteristic determination is crucial for advanced cooling concepts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a novel algorithm for converting radiation intensity images to thermal images.
- To enable aerothermal characteristic assessment for gas turbine cooling applications.
- To create a cost-effective and calibration-free infrared thermography method.
Main Methods:
- Development of a unique algorithm utilizing black and white CCD camera data.
- Conversion of radiation intensity images to thermal images.
- Application of the method to analyze aerothermal characteristics of advanced cooling concepts.
Main Results:
- Successfully converted radiation intensity images to thermal images without needing incident background radiation data.
- Demonstrated the capability to determine aerothermal characteristics of advanced gas turbine cooling concepts.
- Developed a system that is significantly less expensive than traditional infrared imaging systems.
Conclusions:
- The developed algorithm offers a cost-effective and efficient solution for gas turbine aerothermal analysis.
- This infrared thermography method eliminates the need for background radiation knowledge and thermocouple calibration.
- The technique holds potential for advancing the design and efficiency of gas turbine cooling systems.
