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Fabricated crown plate for Francis-type hydraulic turbine runner

US4012170A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 1975
Grant dateMar 15, 1977
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Expiry dateAug 18, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/20
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fabricated crown for a Francis-type hydraulic turbine runner. The crown is fabricated from an integrally formed inner circular portion and a pair of outer semi-circular portions welded thereto. The inner circular portion provides a rigid section of high integrity to which the runner shaft is connected.

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