Abstract:
A gas turbine engine is provided that includes a compressor section, a combustor section with a multiple of pre-swirlers, a diffuser case module, and a manifold. The diffuser case module includes a multiple of struts within an annular flow path from said compressor section to said combustor section, wherein at least one of said multiple of struts defines a mid-span pre-diffuser inlet in communication with said annular flow path. The manifold is in communication with said mid-span pre-diffuser inlet and said multiple of pre-swirlers.
Abstract:
A diffuser for a gas turbine engine is provided that includes an outer shroud, an inner shroud, a multiple of struts between said outer shroud and said inner shroud to define an annular flow path, and a mid-span pre-diffuser inlet in communication with said annular flow path.
Abstract:
A cooling system for providing a buffer cooled cooling air to a turbine section of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The cooling system may comprise a first conduit configured to transmit a cooling air toward the turbine section, a heat exchanger configured to cool a bleed airflow diverted from the first conduit to provide a buffer air, and a bypass conduit configured to direct at least a portion of the buffer air through at least one passageway that bypasses a bearing compartment of the gas turbine engine. The cooling system may further comprise a manifold configured to allow the cooling air exiting the first conduit and the buffer air exiting the bypass conduit to mix and provide the buffer cooled cooling air, and a nozzle assembly configured to deliver the buffer cooled cooling air to the turbine section.
Abstract:
A gas turbine engine includes a compressor section, a combustor in fluid communication with the compressor section, a turbine section in fluid communication with the combustor, a fan section configured to be driven by the turbine section via a geared architecture, and a buffer system that communicates buffer air to a portion of the gas turbine engine. The buffer system includes a first circuit configured to selectively mix a first bleed air supply having a first pressure and a second bleed air supply having a second pressure that is greater than the first pressure to provide a first buffer supply air having an intermediate pressure compared to the first pressure and the second pressure.
Abstract:
A gas turbine engine includes a flex mount for a fan drive gear system. A very high speed fan drive turbine drives the fan drive gear system.
Abstract:
A fan drive gear system for a gas turbine engine includes a gear system that provides a speed reduction between a fan drive turbine and a fan and a mount flexibly supporting portions of the gear system. A lubrication system supporting the fan drive gear system provides lubricant to the gear system and removes thermal energy produced by the gear system. The lubrication system includes a capacity for removing energy equal to less than about 2% of energy input into the gear system.
Abstract:
A gas turbine engine includes a gear system that provides a speed reduction between a fan drive turbine and a fan rotor. Aspects of the gear system are provided with some flexibility. The fan drive turbine has a first exit area and rotates at a first speed. A second turbine section has a second exit area and rotates at a second speed, which is faster than said first speed. A performance quantity can be defined for both turbine sections as the products of the respective areas and respective speeds squared. A performance quantity ratio of the performance quantity for the fan drive turbine to the performance quantity for the second turbine section is relatively high.
Abstract:
A gas turbine engine includes a compressor section having a first portion and an aft portion. A compressor case clearance (CCC) control system is configured to adjust an amount of bleed air delivered to the front portion and the aft portion based on an in-flight phase of an aircraft. In response to invoking a first mode, the CCC control system delivers air to both the front portion and the aft portion. In response to invoking a second mode, the CCC control system reduces the amount of air delivered to the aft portion prior to transitioning from the cruise phase to the descent phase. Accordingly, clearance areas within the compressor section can be selectively increased during specific portions of the flight to avoid contact between blade tips and the engine case.
Abstract:
An assembly is provided for rotational equipment such as a gas turbine engine for an aircraft propulsion system. This assembly includes a stator, a rotor and a seal assembly. The rotor extends axially along a centerline. The rotor includes a linkage, a first rotor disk, and a second rotor disk. The linkage extends axially from the first rotor disk to the second rotor disk. The linkage is removably attached to the second rotor disk. The seal assembly is configured for sealing a gap radially between the stator and the linkage. The seal assembly includes a hydrostatic non-contact seal.
Abstract:
A diffuser for a gas turbine engine is provided that includes an outer shroud, an inner shroud, a multiple of struts between said outer shroud and said inner shroud to define an annular flow path, and a mid-span pre-diffuser inlet in communication with said annular flow path.