Cooled turbine blade tip closure
US4487550A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 1983 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01D5/187
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved high pressure turbine rotor blade and tip cap structure therefor is provided, which comprises, a plurality of metallic layers bonded to the tip end of the blade, each layer having a peipheral shape conforming to the camber of the blade, the layers defining a plurality of radially outwardly opening, serpentine-shaped passageways for passage of coolant fluid through the periphery of the tip end of the blade.
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