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Updated: Nov 21, 2025

Experimental Multiscale Methodology for Predicting Material Fouling Resistance
Material Origins of the Accelerated Operational Wear of RD-33 Engine Blades
Adam Kozakiewicz1, Stanisław Jóźwiak2, Przemysław Jóźwiak3
1Faculty of Mechatronics, Armament and Aerospace, Institute of Aviation Technology, Military University of Technology, 00-908 Warszawa, Poland.
Abstract:
The structural and strength analysis of the materials used to construct an important engine element such as the turbine is of great significance, at both the design stage and during tests and training relating to emergency situations. This paper presents the results of a study on the chemical composition, morphology, and phased structure of the metallic construction material used to produce the blades of the high- and low-pressure turbines of the RD-33 jet engine, which is the propulsion unit of the MiG-29 aircraft. On the basis of an analysis of the chemical composition and phased structure, the data obtained from tests of the blade material allowed the grade of the alloy used to construct the tested elements of the jet engine turbine to be determined. The structural stability of the material was found to be lower in comparison with the engine operating conditions, which was shown by a clear decrease in the resistance properties of the blade material. The results obtained may be used as a basis for analyzing the life span of an object or a selection of material replacements, which may enable the production of the analyzed engine element.
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