Russia Creates Super-Hot Turbine Blades for 2000 °C

The development was mastered by specialists from VIAM named after Zhukovsky

Engineers from VIAM named after Zhukovsky have developed technologies for manufacturing gas turbine blades capable of operating at extreme temperatures up to 2000 °C. The center specializes in developing beryllium-based alloys and producing parts for aviation, space, and nuclear technology.

VIAM pays special attention to materials operating under ultra-high temperatures and loads.

The key competence of the enterprise is the full cycle of creating products from beryllium and its alloys: from obtaining materials to manufacturing finished components and applying protective coatings.

A separate area is gas turbine engine components, including high-pressure turbine blades. They operate in a hot gas stream at temperatures up to 2000 °C, where conventional materials quickly lose strength.

Previously, the company "GT Energo" was the only one in the world to introduce a magnetic suspension system into power generation. The turbine in it operates without vibrations and friction.

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