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Compressor aerofoil

US11274558B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5References

21Claims

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Assignee

Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Giuseppe Bruni · Lincoln, GB
Senthil Krishnababu · Lincoln, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 23, 2018
Grant date	Mar 15, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 23, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF05D2250/184
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compressor aerofoil for a turbine engine includes a tip portion with a tip wall which extends from the aerofoil leading edge to the aerofoil trailing edge. The tip wall defines a squealer which extends between the leading edge the trailing edge. A shoulder is provided on one of the suction surface wall or pressure surface wall which extends between the leading edge and the trailing. A transition region tapers from the shoulder in a direction towards the tip wall. The other of the suction surface wall or pressure surface wall extends towards the tip wall.

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