Tip balance slits for turbines
US11092028B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/606
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This application provides controlled tip balance slits (200) for turbines. An example leakage flow control system (110) for a turbine may include a flow runner (150) with a tip shroud (152), a diaphragm or a guide blade (130), an extension ring (160) coupled to the diaphragm and positioned adjacent to the tip shroud (152), and a tip balance slit (200).
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