Method and system for providing a splitter to improve the recovery of compressor discharge casing
US8276390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2250/712
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A splitter is provided for improving a pressure recovery of a compressor discharge casing (CDC) by substantially aligning a fluid vortex about a longitudinal axis of a gas turbine engine. The CDC includes an annular wall that extends generally axially along at least a portion of the CDC. The CDC is configured to house a first combustor and a second combustor. The splitter extends from the annular wall between the first and second combustors. The splitter includes a first surface that is configured to direct fluid towards the first combustor and a second surface that is configured to direct fluid towards the second combustor.
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