Gas turbine exhaust diffuser strut fairing having flow manifold and suction side openings
US9528440B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2240/124
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A diffuser strut fairing includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a pressure side portion, a suction side portion, an inner surface and an outer surface. The pressure side portion and the suction side portion extend between the top portion and the bottom portion. The exhaust diffuser strut faring further includes a flow manifold that is at least partially defined between the pressure side portion and the suction side portion. A plurality of openings is disposed along the suction side portion and are in fluid communication with the flow manifold.
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