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Airfoil for improved flow distribution with high radial offset

US9157326B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2012
Grant dateOct 13, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vane assembly for use in a gas flow duct. The vane assembly includes multiple vanes arranged circumferentially about the duct. A throat angle of each of the vanes at mid-span is greater than the throat angle at the tips of the vane.

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