Active control of bucket cooling supply for turbine
US9316152B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01D5/081
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cooling gas flow control device for a turbine rotor that is internally located between the compressor and the turbine section of a turbine is disclosed. The cooling gas flow control device has a shape memory material that is used to actively adjust the cooling gas flow to internal parts of the turbine section between, including the buckets.
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