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Axial Turbine Blade Tips: Function, Design, and Durability

Ronald S. Bunker

Ronald S. Bunker

General Electric Global Research Center, Niskayuna, New York 12309

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Published Online:23 May 2012https://doi.org/10.2514/1.11818

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