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METHOD FOR INFLUENCING, DAMPING, OR SUPPRESSING MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS OCCURRING DURING OPERATION IN A TURBOMACHINE BLADE, A TURBOMACHINE BLADE USEFUL FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD, AND A PIEZOELECTRIC DAMPING ELEMENT

  • US 20120126665A1
  • Filed: 11/17/2011
  • Published: 05/24/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/24/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for suppressing mechanical vibrations occurring during operation in a turbomachine blade, the method comprising:

  • converting mechanical vibratory energy of the turbomachine blade into electrical energy; and

    piezoelectrically converting said electrical energy into heat loss.

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