Method of fabricating a crown plate for Francis-type hydraulic turbine runner
US4063675A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 1976 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 1996 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Method of fabricating a crown plate 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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