Steam turbine nozzle assembly having flush apertures
US8591180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01D9/065
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steam turbine nozzle assembly having a flush aperture is disclosed. In one embodiment, the steam turbine nozzle assembly includes a diaphragm assembly comprising: an inner diaphragm ring segment; an outer diaphragm ring segment; a static nozzle blade positioned between the inner diaphragm ring segment and the outer diaphragm ring segment; and a first cavity between the static nozzle blade and one of the inner diaphragm ring segment or the outer diaphragm ring segment; wherein the one of the inner diaphragm ring segment or the outer diaphragm ring segment includes a first aperture fluidly connected with the first cavity.
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