Method and apparatus for turbo-machine noise suppression
US10036266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/96
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbo-machine inlet includes a gas passage having a non-gradual bend prior to an impeller assembly. The non-gradual bend causes a localized shockwave in fluid flowing through the gas passage.
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