Support apparatus and method for ceramic matrix composite turbine bucket shroud
US7434670B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2027 |
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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 method and 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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