Turbine casing inlet assembly construction
US9683450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49229
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steam turbine inlet assembly and method of constructing the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, an annular ring is provided, along with a body affixed to a distal face of the annular ring and extending distally therefrom. The body portion has a curved entrance geometry at the proximal end adjacent the annular ring, and transitions to a substantially polygonal exit geometry at a distal end.
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