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Method and apparatus for enhancing compressor performance

US8500399B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2007
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a non-axisymmetric flow member disposed in a duct of a gas turbine engine. The flow member narrows the area aft of a vane to reduce the cross sectional area through which a wake from the vane traverses.

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