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Turbine blades having alternating resonant frequencies

US4878810A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1988
Grant dateNov 7, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S416/50
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Within a rotor blade row of a steam turbine, rotor blades having one resonant frequency alternate with rotor blades having a second, different resonant frequency. The two different resonant frequencies are achieved by profiling the tips of every other rotor blade.

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