Improving Foreign Object Damage Performance for 2D Woven Ceramic Matrix Composites

As the power density of advanced engines increases, the need for new materials that are capable of high operating temperatures, such as ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), is critical for turbine hot-section static and rotating components. Such advanced materials can significantly increase engine operating temperatures relative to those with conventional superalloy metallic blades. They also show the potential to enable longer life, growth margin, reduced emissions, reduced weight, and increased performance when compared with superalloy blade materials.