Turbine component
US7399160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbine component such as a turbine blade has a cooling chamber that is tapered. The taper induces and maintains a helical swirl that improves the cooling efficiency of the cooling process and enables the turbine component to operate at higher temperatures.
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