Second stage turbine bucket airfoil
US6832897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S416/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The second stage buckets have airfoil profiles substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth Table I wherein X, Y and Z values are in inches. Z represents a distance in inches from and perpendicular to a plane passing through the engine centerline. X and Y are distances in inches which, when connected by smooth continuous arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z. The profile sections at the Z distances are joined smoothly with one another to form the complete airfoil shape. The X and Y distances and optionally the Z distance may be scalable as a function of the same constant or number to provide a scaled up or scaled down airfoil section for the bucket. The nominal airfoil given by the X, Y and Z distances lies within an envelop of ±0.016 inches.
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