Rolls-Royce (United Kingdom)

Sir David Roberts McMurtry

Abstract Sir David Roberts McMurtry was co-founder and executive chairman of Renishaw plc, currently the UK's largest supplier of metrology equipment. He moved to the UK from Dublin in 1958 at age 18 to become an apprentice at the Bristol Aero Engines division of the Bristol Aero...

Predicting The Extinction Condition For Gas Turbine Combustors

Abstract Capturing flame blow-off (BO) or extinction limits early in the combustor design process is essential for ensuring reliable performance and reducing development time and cost. This study investigates the applicability of a low-order extinction prediction model based on a...

Acoustic Emission Informed Assessment of Damage In Sicf/Sic CMC Via In Situ X-Ray Computed Tomography Under Monotonic And Cyclic Loading Conditions

Abstract The adoption of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) in high performance engineering applications requires a comprehensive understanding of damage initiation and progression. Matrix crack onset and saturation are key damage states associated with continuous fibre-reinforced...