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International Journal of AI for
Materials and Design
Review of gas turbine blade failures by erosion

research that might offer additional insights into the investigation of new material compositions, innovative
topic. coating technologies, and advanced manufacturing
• Technological advancements and evolving research: processes to enhance the erosion resistance and overall
Rapid advancements in materials science, coating durability of gas turbine blades in harsh operational
technologies, and erosion mitigation strategies environments.
might have rendered some of the reviewed literature • Integrated modeling and simulation studies: There is
outdated or less relevant. The evolving nature of a need for the development of integrated modeling
research in the field of gas turbine blade erosion could and simulation frameworks that incorporate fluid
have limited the review’s ability to incorporate the dynamics, materials science, and erosion mechanisms
latest developments and emerging trends, thereby involving complex interactions to minimize gas
presenting an incomplete picture of the current state turbine blade erosion. Future research can focus on the
of knowledge. refinement of predictive models and computational
• Industry-specific factors and confidentiality: simulations to assess erosion rates, predict failure
Limited access to proprietary data and industry- modes, and optimize maintenance strategies for
specific information within the gas turbine sector enhanced performance and longevity.
might have constrained the review’s ability to delve • Experimental validation and field testing: Conducting
into certain detailed aspects of erosion-induced extensive experimental validation and field testing of
failures. Confidentiality agreements and proprietary erosion mitigation strategies and protective coatings
restrictions could have limited the inclusion of real- is crucial to corroborate the findings of the review.
world case studies and practical insights, potentially Future research endeavors should emphasize the
affecting the review’s applicability to specific industrial implementation of large-scale testing facilities and
contexts. real-world case studies to evaluate the efficacy of
• Interdisciplinary complexities and overlapping various erosion control measures and validate their
variables: The multidisciplinary nature of the practical applicability in mitigating gas turbine blade
topic, encompassing aspects of materials science, failures caused by erosion.
aerodynamics, and engineering, introduces • Sustainable erosion control strategies: Future work
complexities and overlapping variables that might not can explore the integration of sustainability principles
have been fully addressed in this review. Inadequate into erosion control strategies for gas turbine blades.
exploration of the interconnected nature of these This may involve the investigation of environmentally
disciplines could have limited the review’s ability to friendly coating materials, the development of
provide a comprehensive understanding of the intricate eco-conscious manufacturing processes, and the
interplay between various factors contributing to gas implementation of erosion prevention techniques that
turbine blade erosion. minimize environmental impact while ensuring long-
Acknowledging these limitations is essential to foster term operational efficiency and safety.
a more nuanced understanding of the constraints and • Data-driven maintenance and prognostics: Future
challenges associated with the examination of critical research efforts can concentrate on the integration of
aspects of gas turbine blade failures caused by erosion, data-driven maintenance and prognostic techniques
thereby encouraging further research efforts and the to enable proactive monitoring and early detection of
development of more holistic approaches to address these erosion-related issues in gas turbine blades. This includes
limitations in future studies. the development of advanced sensing technologies,
data analytics frameworks, and ML algorithms that
6.4. Scope of future work facilitate real-time condition monitoring, predictive

This comprehensive review on the critical aspects of maintenance scheduling, and timely intervention
gas turbine blade failures caused by erosion sets the to prevent catastrophic failures and optimize the
stage for several promising avenues of future research. operational lifespan of gas turbine systems.
Building on the insights gained from the review, the By focusing on these areas of future research, scholars
following areas offer significant scope for future work and industry practitioners can advance the knowledge
and investigation: frontier on gas turbine blade erosion, fostering the
• Advanced materials development: Future research can development of innovative solutions, best practices, and
focus on the exploration and development of novel sustainable strategies to address the critical challenges
erosion-resistant materials tailored specifically for posed by erosion-induced failures in gas turbine
gas turbine blade applications. This may involve the operations.

Volume 1 Issue 3 (2024) 94 doi: 10.36922/ijamd.5188