Vorticity control in a gas turbine engine
US7241113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01D5/145
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An arrangement for reducing vorticity downstream of a turbine nozzle guide vane 34 in a gas turbine engine. The arrangement including directing cooling air through the guide vane 34 and out through outlets 40 in directions to counteract the wave vorticity produced downstream of the guide vane 34.
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