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Turbine shroud cooling system

US7063503B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2004
Grant dateJun 20, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2240/11
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cooled turbine shroud assembly includes a first cooling path and a second cooling path adapted to provide shroud impingement air at different pressures to enhance efficiency. The cooling air is preferably acquired from a common source of secondary air. In one aspect the assembly, a shroud support supports a shroud ring and the cooling paths are separated in part by a flexible seal.

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