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Turbine distributor element made of CMC, method for making same, distributor and gas turbine including same

US9022733B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2010
Grant dateMay 5, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49801
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A turbine nozzle element including an inner annular platform sector, an outer annular platform sector, and at least one vane extending between the platform sectors and connected to both of them. The nozzle element includes a single piece of composite material including fiber reinforcement densified by a matrix that is at least partially ceramic, and the fiber reinforcement includes a fiber structure that is woven by three-dimensional or multi-layer weaving, and that presents continuity throughout the volume of the nozzle element and throughout the periphery of the vane.

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