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Turbine rotor

US4279575A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 24, 1978
Grant dateJul 21, 1981
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Expiry dateOct 24, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02C7/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A machined-to-size superalloy turbine rotor disc for a gas turbine engine has its fatigue life increased by coating its fatigue-prone machined surfaces with an air-impervious protective layer of material which retains its integrity and adherence to the machined surfaces for a large number of mechanical and heat stress cycles.

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