Gas turbine engine
US4291531A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 1979 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas turbine engine comprises a compressor, a combustion system and a turbine, the compressor and the turbine being interconnected by a shaft. The combustion system has an initial diffusing section and duct means are provided to convey cooling air from at least part way down the diffusing section, to the turbine. At least one aperture is provided in the duct means and adapted to allow part of the cooling air to flow forwardly of the shaft on its outer surface to cool it.
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