Turbine assembly
US8786123B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/74
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbine assembly comprising, a rotor having a plurality of blades, and a shroud at least partially enclosing the rotor and adapted to expose a portion of the rotor. At least two shroud portions extend axially along the rotor and around the rotor to at least partially enclose the rotor. At least two shroud portions are rotationally adjustable. In use, the shroud defines a variable inlet and a variable outlet. The inlet area and outlet area are variable independently of each other. Adjustment of the area of the inlet area does not result in the same magnitude of adjustment in area of the outlet area. Adjustment of the position of the inlet area does not result in the same magnitude of adjustment of the position of the outlet area.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.