Turbine engines are essential parts of aircraft and power plants because they operate in harsh mechanical and temperature environments, which increases the likelihood of their failure. This paper summarizes what is now known about the complex interactions between thermal loads and mechanical stresses in turbine engine breakdowns. Thermal aspects, such as thermal cycling, heat transfer methods, and cooling systems, are examined for their contributions to deterioration and structural integrity, while mechanical elements, such as fatigue, creep, and material characteristics, are investigated in relation to operating stresses. Proactive maintenance solutions are explored in conjunction with effective failure analysis techniques, like finite element analysis and non-destructive testing, to reduce risks and enhance reliability. Highlighted are recent developments in manufacturing processes, materials science, and computer modeling that point to interesting directions for further study and exploration. This review attempts to improve knowledge and guide ideas for improving turbine engine performance and longevity in difficult operating settings by thoroughly analyzing mechanical and thermal aspects.

Keywords: Turbine engines, aircraft and power plants, Thermal, thermal cycling

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Turbine engines are essential parts of aircraft and power plants because they operate in harsh mechanical and temperature environments, which increases the likelihood of their failure. This paper summarizes what is now known about the complex interactions between thermal loads and mechanical stresses in turbine engine breakdowns. Thermal aspects, such as thermal cycling, heat transfer methods, and cooling systems, are examined for their contributions to deterioration and structural integrity, while mechanical elements, such as fatigue, creep, and material characteristics, are investigated in relation to operating stresses. Proactive maintenance solutions are explored in conjunction with effective failure analysis techniques, like finite element analysis and non-destructive testing, to reduce risks and enhance reliability. Highlighted are recent developments in manufacturing processes, materials science, and computer modeling that point to interesting directions for further study and exploration. This review attempts to improve knowledge and guide ideas for improving turbine engine performance and longevity in difficult operating settings by thoroughly analyzing mechanical and thermal aspects.

Keywords: Turbine engines, aircraft and power plants, Thermal, thermal cycling

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1. REFERENCES
   1. Meher-Homji, C. B., & Gabriles, G. (1998). Gas Turbine Blade Failures-Causes, Avoidance, And Troubleshooting. In Proceedings of the 27th turbomachinery symposium. Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories.
   2. Rao, V. N. B., Kumar, I. N., & Prasad, K. B. (2014). Failure analysis of gas turbine blades in a gas turbine engine used for marine applications. International Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology, 6(1), 43-48.
   3. Silveira, E., Atxaga, G., Erauzkin, E., & Irisarri, A. M. (2009). Study on the root causes for the premature failure of an aircraft turbine blade. Engineering Failure Analysis, 16(2), 639-647.
   4. Pokluda, J., & Kianicová, M. (2010). Damage and performance assessment of protective coatings on turbine blades. Intech Eur, 2010, 283-304.
   5. Volponi, A. J. (2013, June). Gas turbine engine health management: past, present and future trends. In Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air (Vol. 55294, p. V008T46A001). American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
   6. Spakovszky, Z. S. (2023). Instabilities Everywhere! Hard problems in aero-engines. Journal of Turbomachinery, 145(2), 021011.
   7. Han, J. C. (2013). Fundamental gas turbine heat transfer. Journal of thermal science and engineering applications, 5(2), 021007.
   8. Houck, L., Sewell, D., Burke, M., & Vogel, G. (2015, June). A fully coupled aero, thermal, and structural lifetime model for root cause failure analysis and robust redesign of an industrial f class gas turbine blade. In Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air (Vol. 56765, p. V07AT29A002). American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
   9. de Faoite, D., Browne, D. J., Chang-Díaz, F. R., & Stanton, K. T. (2012). A review of the processing, composition, and temperature-dependent mechanical and thermal properties of dielectric technical ceramics. Journal of Materials Science, 47, 4211-4235.