Leak plugging in components with fluid flow passages

摘要

A method for repairing a component with a leak are disclosed. In an embodiment, a component having at least one fluid flow path with a leak therein is provided. The component may be made of a first material. A second material may be introduced into the fluid flow path, and propelled into the location of the leak in the flow path. Once there, the second material is melted and solidified, forming a plug that occludes the leak.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
providing a component having a fluid flow path therein, wherein the component includes a first material; introducing a second material into the fluid flow path; propelling the second material into a leak in the fluid flow path, wherein the propelling further comprises vacuum pumping the second material into the fluid flow path; melting the second material; and solidifying the second material, wherein the solidified second material occludes the leak.