Method and apparatus for active clearance control

    公开(公告)号:US10393149B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-27

    申请号:US15447565

    申请日:2017-03-02

    Abstract: The turbomachine includes a compressor, an inner annular casing, and an outer annular casing. The inner annular casing and the outer annular casing define at least one cavity therebetween. The clearance control system includes a manifold system including at least one conduit disposed within the cavities and configured to channel a flow of cooling fluid between the cavities. The clearance control system also includes an impingement system including a header and at least one plenum configured to channel the flow of cooling fluid to the inner annular casing. The conduits configured to channel the flow of cooling fluid to the impingement system. The clearance control system further includes a channel system including at least one channels configured to channel the flow of cooling fluid to the turbomachine. The channels are configured to control the flow of cooling fluid to the manifold system.

    Method and apparatus for active clearance control for high pressure compressors using fan/booster exhaust air

    公开(公告)号:US10087772B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-02

    申请号:US14977098

    申请日:2015-12-21

    Abstract: The turbomachine includes a rotatable member defining an axis of rotation and an inner annular casing extending circumferentially over at least a portion of the rotatable member. The inner annular casing includes a radially outer surface. The turbomachine further includes an outer annular casing extending over at least a portion of the inner annular casing. The inner annular casing and the outer annular casing define a plurality of cavities therebetween. The clearance control system includes a manifold system including a plurality of conduits extending circumferentially about the inner annular casing and disposed within the cavities. The clearance control system also includes an impingement system extending circumferentially about the inner annular casing and disposed within the cavities. The conduits are configured to channel a flow of cooling fluid to the impingement system which is configured to channel the cooling fluid to the radially outer surface of the inner annular casing.

    FORWARD LOAD REDUCTION STRUCTURES FOR HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSORS

    公开(公告)号:US20240369072A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-07

    申请号:US18142745

    申请日:2023-05-03

    Abstract: Structures for reducing forward loads in compressors are described. compressor includes inner and outer circumferential support structures positioned concentrically around a central axis, and an aft-most stage including a vane extending radially inward from the outer circumferential support structure. An axial length of the aft-most stage is defined by a spacer arm of the inner circumferential support structure. The vane includes a root, a tip, and a trailing edge extending between the root and the tip. A ratio of a first radial distance between a first point located at an intersection of the tip of the vane and the trailing edge to a radially inner wall of the spacer arm of the inner circumferential support structure to a second radial distance between the first point and a second point located at an intersection of the root of the vane and the trailing edge is between 0.95 and 4.5.

    Gas turbine engine having a heat absorption device and an associated method thereof

    公开(公告)号:US11193720B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-07

    申请号:US16828186

    申请日:2020-03-24

    Abstract: A gas turbine engine having a heat absorption device and an associated method are disclosed. The gas turbine engine includes a compressor having a compressor discharge nozzle, a combustor coupled to the compressor, a turbine coupled to the combustor and the compressor, a fluid flow passage fluidly coupling the compressor and the turbine and bypassing the combustor, and a heat absorption device disposed fluidly along the fluid flow passage at a first predefined location. The heat absorption device includes a casing having an inlet and an outlet, a flow path within the casing and extending between the inlet and the outlet, wherein the flow path directs an input bleed flow diverted from a fluid stream discharged from the compressor, and a phase change material hermetically sealed within the casing. The phase change material is separated from the flow path. The heat absorption device is configured to exchange heat between the phase change material and the input bleed flow to generate an output bleed flow of a different temperature than the input bleed flow and discharge the output bleed flow to a second predefined location different from the first predefined location.

    High pressure compressor flow path flanges with leak resistant plates for improved compressor efficiency and cyclic life

    公开(公告)号:US11015483B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-25

    申请号:US15916811

    申请日:2018-03-09

    Abstract: Various embodiments include a compressor casing and a method of assembly. The compressor casing comprises a first and an adjacent, second annular casing segments each comprising an annular radially-extending flange with mounting holes; at least one annular recess disposed on at least one annular side mating face of the adjacent flanges of the adjacent segments; at least one set of stress-relief holes disposed through at least one flange of the adjacent segments; and at least one annular leak-resistant plate disposed within the at least one annular recess having at least a third set of mounting holes. All sets of mounting holes are substantially aligned with each other and receive a plurality of respective fasteners, and the at least one annular plate is clamped between the adjacent segments and seals the at least one set of stress-relief holes for preventing leakage therethrough.

    Magneto-Caloric Assemblies
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    发明申请
    Magneto-Caloric Assemblies 审中-公开
    磁热组件

    公开(公告)号:US20160161156A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-09

    申请号:US14904961

    申请日:2014-07-24

    CPC classification number: F25B21/00 F25B2321/002 F25B2321/0023 Y02B30/66

    Abstract: A magneto-caloric assembly is provided. The assembly includes a first region comprising a first magneto-caloric material, a second region disposed on the first region and comprising a second magneto-caloric material and a first matrix material, and a third region disposed on the second region and comprising a thermally conductive material.

    Abstract translation: 提供了磁热组件。 该组件包括第一区域,该第一区域包括第一磁热量材料,第二区域,设置在第一区域上,并且包括第二磁热量材料和第一基质材料,第三区域设置在第二区域上,并且包括导热 材料。

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