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Support apparatus and method for ceramic matrix composite turbine bucket shroud

US7117983B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2004
Grant dateOct 10, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01D25/246
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shroud support apparatus for a ceramic component of a gas turbine having: an outer shroud block having a coupling to a casing of the gas turbine; a spring mass damper attached to the outer shroud block and including a spring biased piston extending through said outer shroud block, wherein the spring mass damper applies a load to the ceramic component; and the ceramic component has a forward flange and an aft flange each attachable to the outer shroud block.

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