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Turbine compressor blade tip resistant to metal transfer

US9341066B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2012
Grant dateMay 17, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2035

Classification

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

Abstract

A gas turbine engine having an engine casing extending circumferentially about an engine centerline axis; and a compressor section, a combustor section, and a turbine section within said engine casing. At least one of said compressor section and said turbine section includes at least one airfoil and at least one seal member adjacent to the at least one airfoil, wherein a tip of the at least one airfoil is metal having a thin film ceramic coating and the at least one seal member is coated with an abradable.

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