Compressor casing for a gas turbine engine
US6499940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S415/914
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The cylindrical compressor casing of a gas turbine engine has a plurality of radially inwardly and axially rearwardly opening anti-surge grooves disposed on a radially inner surface thereof whereby foreign objects ingested into the engine and entering the grooves are free to move axially rearwardly of the engine.
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