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Variable geometry nozzle and associated method of operation

US9500122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims

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Assignee

General Electric Company · US

Inventors

Cathal Clancy · Munich, DE
Daniel Edward Loringer · Erie, US
Rodrigo Rodriguez Erdmenger · Munich, DE
Vittorio Michelassi · Firenze, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 28, 2013
Grant date	Nov 22, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 26, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T10/12
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The method includes moving at least one of a first support and a second support to vary a position of the plurality of main blades and tandem blades relative to each other to control one or more flow control characteristics across the turbine. The turbine includes a nozzle having the plurality of main blades and tandem blades. The plurality of main blades are coupled to the first support and the plurality of tandem blades are coupled to the second support disposed spaced apart from the first support.

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