Axial compressor vane
US8591166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas turbine engine axial compressor vane is disclosed having an aperture capable of flowing a relatively high pressure working fluid to change a direction of a flow vector downstream of the vane. The relatively high pressure working fluid can originate from a compressor discharge. The vane may have any number of apertures.
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