Spoke-centered brush seal arrangement for use in a gas turbine
US7516962B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2240/56
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An arrangement is provided for a non-hermetical seal between the stator and the rotor of a gas turbine. The arrangement comprises a brush seal which is arranged in a receiving chamber that is formed by at least one spacer or reinforcing element arranged between preferably two cover or guide elements. The brush seal is hub-centered via sliding elements, especially via sliding pads, said sliding elements being integrated into the spacer or reinforcing element.
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