Patent · US Expired

Compound turbine rotor

US3967919A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 18, 1975
Grant dateJul 6, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 18, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01D5/063
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention concerns welded turbine rotors. It is characterized in that, n the elements constituting a welded rotor which consist of a blade bearing block having at least one axial protuberance, that axial protuberance is made of steel having a lower carbon and nickel content than the remainder of the element and is joined thereto by a transition zone also made of steel. The invention applies more particularly to high-power steam turbines.

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