Cooling hole with crenellation features
US8707713B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49323
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas turbine engine component includes a wall having first and second wall surfaces and a cooling hole extending through the wall. The cooling hole includes an inlet located at the first wall surface, an outlet located at the second wall surface and a diffusing section in communication with the inlet and extending to the outlet. The diffusing section includes a plurality of crenellation features that encourage lateral spreading of cooling air flowing through the cooling hole.
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