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Combustor dome assembly having improved cooling means

US3990232A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 11, 1975
Grant dateNov 9, 1976
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Expiry dateDec 11, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23R3/10
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Improved cooling means are provided for cooling a dome assembly associated with a combustor of a gas turbine engine. The improvement is comprised of a dome plate having a generally V-shaped cross section and includes a plurality of passages and channels in the dome plate to provide for the passage of cooling air to effect cooling of both the dome plate and the combustor liner.

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