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Radial compressor of asymmetric cyclic sector with coupled blades tuned at anti-nodes

US8172510B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2009
Grant dateMay 8, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49321
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gas turbine engine includes a radial compressor having first and second blades. The first blade has a tuned leading edge that prevents either blade from exciting at a natural frequency at speeds within an expected operating speed range.

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