Remote turbine component replacement apparatus and method of remotely replacing a turbine component

摘要

A remote turbine component replacement apparatus 50 for a turbine assembly includes an arm 54 having a first end 56 and a second end 58, the first end 56 configured to be positioned at a user accessible region 44 and the second end 58 configured to extend to a remote location 42 of the turbine assembly, the remote location 42 in close proximity with a turbine material zone to be removed. Also included is a base portion 60 proximate the second end 58, the base portion 60 configured to engage a turbine component located at the remote location 42. Further included is a material removal tool 72 disposed proximate the base portion 60. Yet further included is a debris removal component 78 disposed proximate the base portion 60.