General Electric Company
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TURBOMACHINERY BLADE DIAGNOSTICS VIA CONTINUOUS MARKINGS

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a blade monitoring system is provided. The blade monitoring system includes a processor. The processor is configured to receive a sensor signal from a sensor configured to observe a blade of the turbomachinery, and to derive a measurement based on a marking disposed on the blade of the turbomachinery, wherein the marking comprises a continuous feature. The processor is also configured to display the measurement to an operator of the turbomachinery.