Gas turbine component

US7775766B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MTU Aero Engines AG · DE

Inventors

• Reinhold Meier · Dorfen, DE
• Erich Steinhardt · Munich, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 9, 2004
• Grant date: Aug 17, 2010
• Expiry date: Oct 14, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02T50/60
• WIPO field: Engines, pumps, turbines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A static gas turbine component, especially for an aircraft engine, is formed at least partially region-wise of metal foam. An abradable shroud lining of metal foam and a carrier allow a radial through-flow of gas.