High solidity and low entrance angle impellers on turbine rotor disk
US8992177B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2250/75
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to an embodiment disclosed herein, an apparatus for cooling a rotating part having cooling channels therein, the rotating part attaching to a disk rotating about an axis, the disk having a conduit for feeding a cooling fluid to the cooling channel is described. The apparatus has a first impeller rotating with the disk and in register with the conduit and an outer periphery of the disk, the impeller directing the cooling flow to the conduit.
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