Bleed valve assembly with valve shims for varying bleed flow in gas turbine engine compressors and method for operating
US12264685B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D27/023
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bleed valve assembly includes a manifold coupled to a case of a compressor of a gas turbine engine to control a flow of bleed air exiting the compressor, a valve housing coupled with the manifold, a piston configured to move selectively relative to the valve housing and the manifold, and one or more shims located between the valve housing and the piston.
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