Casing for a rotating machine and rotating machine including such casing
US10563540B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/31
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A casing for a rotating machine includes an inner surface delimiting an inner volume for housing a rotor of the rotating machine; a first and a second shell that are joined together in a dividable manner, the first and second shell respectively comprising a first and a second split flange having a first and a second split surface contacting each other when the shells are joined together; a plurality of holes on the first and second split flange passing through the first and second split surface for housing a plurality of bolts; a first groove connecting the plurality of holes; a second groove between the first groove and the inner surface of the casing; a first duct and a second duct for circulating a fluid to and from the first and second grooves, respectively.
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