Combination seal for a supercritical carbon dioxide turbo generator
US11725536B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/20
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbo generator rotor assembly is provided and includes a generator, first and second bearings on a compressor-side and a turbine-side of the generator and a combination seal configuration in which leakage from the compressor cools the first bearing, the generator and the second bearing. The combination seal configuration leads to minimal leakage past the turbine with the generator and the first and second bearings being cooled with leakage flow from the compressor.
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