Abradable lip for a gas turbine
US10801352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2240/81
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention concerns a turbine for a gas turbine comprising a blade, a vane and an abradable lip attached to the blade or to the vane, wherein the blade and the vane are separated by a gap and the abradable lip extends part of the distance across the gap. Embodiments include the addition of an abrasive layer attached on the other side of the gap from the abradable lip. A method of manufacturing is also described.
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