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Gas turbine rotor assembly balancing method

US9206692B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2013
Grant dateDec 8, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53978
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods of assembling a rotor assembly of a gas turbine engine having a plurality of components. The method comprises, in one aspect, determining a static unbalance force of each component using the mass and the center of mass location, and determining an optimum assembly arrangement minimizing static unbalance forces. Optimal component stacking positions, among other things, may then be established.

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