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AM in Turbomachinery: Deep dive in Applications, Materials, Production & Qualification
Category: Technology
Duration: 01:01:03
Publish Date: 2025-12-09 05:01:00
Description:

In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld delves into the technically demanding world of gas turbines with Dr. Ilya Fedorov, an R&D project manager at Siemens Energy. The discussion covers the transformative impact of additive manufacturing on turbo machinery, touching on innovations in combustion systems, turbine blades, and repair processes. 

Dr. Fedorov explains how Siemens Energy harnesses additive manufacturing to improve performance, strengthen supply chains, and embrace green fuels like hydrogen. The episode also explores the rigorous qualification processes for additive components, the development of new materials, and the potential future advancements in the sector.

00:00 Introduction to Additive Manufacturing in Gas Turbines

01:47 Ilya Fedorov's Journey into Additive Manufacturing

05:00 The Light Bulb Moment: Realizing Additive's Potential

09:49 Siemens Energy's Additive Manufacturing Strategy

15:03 Challenges and Innovations in Gas Turbine Environments

19:25 Additive Manufacturing Applications in Gas Turbines

25:11 Repair and Longevity of Gas Turbine Components

36:52 Qualification and Testing of Additive Components

44:57 Materials and Process Development in Additive Manufacturing

49:39 Future Directions and Challenges in Additive Manufacturing

59:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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