Catenary turbine seal systems
US8235656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a catenary seal structure may be mechanically supported only by two adjacent rotor wheels to isolate a volume between the two adjacent rotor wheels. The catenary seal structure may be annularly disposed about the rotational axis of the adjacent rotor wheels.
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