Exit duct of annular reverse flow combustor and method of making the same
US7350358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23R3/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas turbine engine comprising an annular reverse-flow combustor having a sheet metal combustor wall between a long exit duct portion and a small exit duct portion of the combustor. An exit duct portion of the combustor forms a sliding joint with a downstream turbine vane assembly and has at least two discrete sheet metal walls fastened to the sheet metal combustor wall at a common intersection region.
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