Stationary vanes for turbines and method for making the same
US6905307B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49996
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The stator vane is provided with a leading edge which is cut into a different depth in dependence on a span-wise position so that a blade inlet angle may vary along a span-wise direction according to a prescribed pattern. By thus optimizing the depth of the cut along the leading edge of the stator vane, the leading edge blade inlet angle can be optimized along the entire length of the stator vane even if the stator vane consists of a two-dimensional aerofoil, and the vane is provided with a substantially conformal cross section in parts which are not affected by the cut in the leading edge. Thereby, the efficiency of the turbine can be optimized while minimizing the cost.
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