Wall structure for limiting a hot gas path
US9353638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2240/57
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wall structure for restricting a hot-gas path in a gas turbine or in a combustion chamber including a first wall segment having a first face, and a second wall segment having a second face. Each wall segment disposed adjacent to each other so as to define an inside of the wall segments and an outside of the wall segments. The first and second faces being disposed so as to form a gap leading from the inside to the outside. Each of the faces having a receiving groove. The wall structure further including a sealing element having a thickness and disposed in the receiving grooves so as to bridge the gap. The first face having a recess and the second wall segment having a projection that extends from the second face and protrudes into the recess in the first face. The projection has a tapered cross section.
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