One-piece compressor and turbine containment system
US8511971B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D25/04
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compressor shroud for containing fragments of a compressor impeller and a turbine wheel within a gas turbine engine. The compressor shroud includes a compressor containment section, a turbine containment section, and a containment continuity section. The containment continuity section connects the compressor containment section and the turbine containment section to form a one-piece part.
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