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Exhaust diffuser hub structure for reducing flow separation

US11506145B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2021
Grant dateNov 22, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An exhaust diffuser hub disposed at a longitudinal center of an exhaust diffuser is provided. The exhaust diffuser hub includes a hub extension extending from a downstream end thereof in a longitudinal direction of the exhaust diffuser. A transverse cross-sectional area of the hub extension is smaller than a transverse cross-sectional area of the hub.

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