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General Electric Company

Gregory M Valente

Randall Stephen Corn

George Frederick Frey

Andrew Thomas Hynous

A measurement system for measuring a dimension of an object includes a rotary encoder and a rotatable wheel connected to the rotary encoder. A first transfer roller is separated from the rotary encoder by a first predetermined distance. A connector having an inner surface opposed to an outer surface engages with the rotatable wheel so that the connector moves in sync with the rotatable wheel. The connector engages between the first transfer roller and the object so that the connector moves in sync with the object.

Measurement system

A method for inspecting blade tip clearance between at least one rotor blade and a case spaced radially outward from the rotor blade is provided. The method includes inserting a probe into an aperture defined in the case and emitting electromagnetic energy into the case using the probe. The method also includes detecting electromagnetic energy reflected from a blade tip portion of the rotor blade and determining a blade tip clearance defined between the blade tip and the case based on the detected electromagnetic energy.

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Greenville, SC, United States of America

Gregory M Valente