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Method and system for reducing turbine exhaust turbulence

US6877321B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2003
Grant dateApr 12, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2230/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for assembling a turbine engine including an exhaust diffuser extending aftward from exhaust casing, wherein the method includes coupling a relief diaphragm to the exhaust diffuser and coupling a guide system to the exhaust diffuser such that the guide system is radially inward from the relief diaphragm and defines at least a portion of the exhaust flow path through the exhaust diffuser.

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