Sealing device for a gas turbine combustor
US10215418B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23R2900/03044
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and way for sealing a portion of a gas turbine combustor in order to regulate the flow of compressed air into an annular passage adjacent to a combustion liner. A compressible seal is utilized having a first annular portion, a second annular portion, and a transition portion, the compressible seal regulates airflow passing through the compressible seal via a plurality of openings and/or axially extending slots.
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