Aerofoil Instrumentation, Rakes and Probes and Pitot Tubes
Rotadata has exceptional skills in the instrumentation
of engine static and rotating aerofoils to measure
flow, pressure and temperature. The attachment of
measuring tube points incorporating or individually
fitted with thermocouples are surface attached or
embedded into aerofoils for data measurement on
engine fans, compressors and turbines.
Rakes and probes used to record flow conditions with respect to flow angle, temperature and pressure on engines for bench, rig and flight measurement are available. Their placement in an engine or test rig can be anywhere in the fan, compressor, combustor, turbine or exhaust section. Rotadata are flight certified for the design and supply of rakes and probes.
In order to allow aero-engine and gas turbine designers to understand the performance of compressors and turbines, it is necessary for them to analyse the real flow conditions and the stresses that are imposed on the engine components during development, engine testing and engine operation.
At Rotadata experienced designers work closely with innovative production engineers to provide aerofoil instrumentation of all types together with special rakes and probes that aid the engine performance measurement process.
Rotadata offer more than 25 years of experience in supporting aero-engine and gas turbine developers
through out the world.Our professional personnel are dedicated to the delivery of timely and cost effective instrumentation
design, manufacture and support services.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss how this experience may support your engine development programme.
The extensive range of rake and probe designs produced over many years and existing in our design library can provide you with a quick and cost effective solution to your engine gas flow fixed position measurement needs or, coupled with our actuated traverse systems, enable you to measure flow angle, temperature and pressure flow conditions across your engine gas paths using as necessary traverse actuators to measure area and annular gas path pressure and temperatures. Using our auto-yaw and touch probe designs provides accurate and safe methods of gas flow measurement.
Our sophisticated manufacturing processes permit accurate machining, brazing and welding of all the features necessary for the accurate fitting, assembly, inspection and testing of delicate instrumentation.
Rotadata Limited provides a comprehensive design and analysis service for aerofoil instrumentation, rakes and probes together with the associated manufacture, installation, aerodynamic calibration and frequency testing. If preferred customer drawings can be used to manufacture the products. Some examples of the various types of aerofoil instrumentation, rakes & probes we supply are shown on this page.
