Counter-rotating turbine engine and method of assembling same
US7195446B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2360/23
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for assembling a gas turbine engine that includes providing a low-pressure turbine inner rotor configured to rotate in a first direction, providing a low-pressure turbine outer rotor configured to rotate in a second direction that is opposite the first rotational direction, and coupling at least one foil bearing to at least one of the inner and outer rotors to facilitate improving clearance control between a first rotating component and at least one of a second rotating component and a non-rotating component.
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