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Compressor shroud air bleed arrangement

US5147178A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 9, 1991
Grant dateSep 15, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention is directed to a method of restoring compressor rotor blade/compressor shroud clearance brought on by cold air induced shroud contraction by delivering warmed bleed air through a geodesic array of compressor/turbine support struts which counteracts the cold air induced shroud contraction.

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