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Compound turbine rotor and method for manufacturing elements constituting such a rotor

US4060883A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 1976
Grant dateDec 6, 1977
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Expiry dateApr 14, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4932
  • 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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