Turbine apparatus
US8186938B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2240/126
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas turbine engine comprising a rotor and a stator which define first, second and third cavities; the rotor and stator define a seal therebetween and which is located for sealing between the second and third cavities, the rotor comprises an aperture through which a gas flow passes from the first cavity to the second cavity characterized in that the seal comprises a deflector that extends axially over at least a portion of the aperture to deflect at least a part of the gas towards the rotor.
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