Gas turbine hot section parts are high-value components which have finite lives. Their durability has an important role in controlling maintenance intervals and the associated costs. This paper reviews the sources of degradation in some components, the technology available to quantify the damage, and publicly available assessment procedures which can be used for component life assessment.
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