Device for limiting overspeeding of a turbine shaft of a turbomachine, and associated control method
US10781714B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a device for limiting overspeeding of a turbine shaft of a turbomachine, comprising structure for destroying the rotor blades of at least one turbine stage. The structure includes a casing and at least one projectile configured for projecting into the path of the rotor blades of the stage in order for the stage in question to be destroyed.
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