Bi-cast turbine nozzles and methods for cooling slip joints therein
US9988932B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Bi-cast turbine nozzles and methods for cooling the same are provided. The bi-cast turbine nozzle comprises an endwall. A vane is coupled to the endwall. The vane comprises an end portion and a leading edge and a trailing edge interconnected by a pressure sidewall and a suction sidewall. A slip joint is provided between the end portion and the endwall. A plurality of cooling holes is defined through the endwall. The plurality of cooling holes is disposed adjacent the periphery of the slip joint along the pressure sidewall of the vane and in proximity to the leading edge of the vane.
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