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Turbomachine flow path having circumferentially varying outer periphery

US8678740B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2011
Grant dateMar 25, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2250/70
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A turbomachine includes an annular flow path section between a plurality of radially extending stator blades and a plurality of radially extending rotor blades. At least a portion of the flow path section has a circumferentially varying outer periphery.

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