Fuel nozzle centerbody and method of assembling the same
US8555645B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel nozzle centerbody is provided that includes a cylindrical cross-sectional area, and a baffle co-axially aligned within the centerbody. The baffle includes a plurality of circumferentially-spaced apertures configured to channel an airflow radially outward such that the channeled airflow impinges a centerbody inner surface.
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