METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY ILLUMINATING A PARTICULAR BLADE IN A TURBOMACHINE

摘要

A method and apparatus for monitoring the condition of blades mounted to a rotary shaft in a turbomachine by selectively illuminating a particular blade in a turbomachine. A control system for determining when to initiate a strobe light in response to a shaft position for illuminating a particular blade is described. Additionally, indexing means for automatically sequencing through the blades is further disclosed. A camera for remote monitoring of the blades using an automatic control system is further provided.