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Gas turbine vane with improved cooling

US8920110B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2010
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2260/201
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a hollow gas turbine vane that is cooled by an arrangement configured to sequential cooling an endwall of the vane and its airfoil and, at the same time, the two endwalls of the vane. This arrangement can reduce cooling air demand, which can have a positive effect on the turbines efficiency.

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