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The conceptual design of an aero gas turbine engine is quite complex involving many engineering disciplines such as aerothermodynamics, heat transfer, material technology, component design, engine controls to arrive at the engine configuration. The key emerging technologies for these propulsion systems are the increased component efficiencies through active control, advanced diagnostics and prognostics integrated with

Internet of Things (IoT) is the new buzzword that could impact the performance and efficiency of systems and processes. Developing a monitoring and diagnostics system over an IoT platform is nothing new for the automation industry as many major OEMs have already implemented the same. Though the initial implementations were focused on proprietary platforms and

Power transformers, though very small in number, play a critical role in the transmission of power in an electric grid. They are the vital nodes that carry huge volume of electricity. During its operation, power transformers are subjected to various stresses including thermal and electrical, resulting in liberation of gases from the hydrocarbon mineral oil

Engineering organizations have multiple challenges to deliver quality products on time, with quality concerns before, during, and even after production being high. Most OEMs attribute shipment delays to production non-conformances. Companies that do not achieve targeted shipments see piling work-in-progress inventory, upset customer, and stressed employees. When a product or process fails to meet the

Friday September 5th marked Teachers’ Day in India. It is a day when we celebrate the joy of having wonderful teachers & mentors, and express our gratitude to them. As the day drew to a close and I was driving home for the weekend, I found myself asking the question – who did I learn

Effective Engine Fleet Management is one of the main driving forces for cost effective operation of any airliners. Operational readiness of the fleet determines the quantum of business in the highly competitive commercial airline segments. On an average, airliners need to spend approximately 10% to 15% of the operation costs into maintenance of the fleet,

QuEST Global was delighted to be part of the speaker panel at the 2014 GE Should Cost Summit held on September 11, 2014 at the GE Global Research Center, Niskayuna, NY, USA. The invitation-only event had over 80 participants from across GE and more than 20 external speakers from leading OEMs (Ford, John Deere), engineering

Stay Competitive – Improve Your Profitability If you are a large engineering or a manufacturing company or an OEM, and if you are increasingly outsourcing your engineering activities, managing the costs associated with your supply base is critical to stay competitive and improve your profits. Following are couple of ways to do so: 1. Reduce

A Local-Global execution model is one where the delivery execution is shared between two different teams located in different geographies and time zones – a team located near the customer site (local) and the other one is located in a lower-cost region (global). Global engineering service providers deploy large teams of local nationals across various

Smooth and efficient functioning of airlines is governed by the commercial aero engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) function. The MRO market is estimated to reach $32.1 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% over the next eight years. Technological advancements for lower emissions and less maintenance; use of advanced materials; growing prevalence