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Turbine component with axially spaced radially flowing microcircuit cooling channels

US7775768B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2007
Grant dateAug 17, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2300/21
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An airfoil for a gas turbine engine component such as a turbine blade or a vane includes at least one microcircuit cooling channel having a plurality of sub-channels extending along a radial direction of the airfoil. The plurality of channels are axially spaced, and are fed by radially spaced inlets.

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