Impeller balancing using additive process
US9217331B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2230/31
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A number of variations may include a method of balancing a rotor assembly and a balanced rotor assembly which may involve additive material applied to the rotor assembly. One or more of the following options may be employed: adding a mass to an impeller hub between two adjacent vanes; adding a mass to an impeller back wall; adding a mass to back wall scallops, and adding a mass to an impeller nose. Material removal may be used in combination with material addition.
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