Abstract:
A clearance control ring (48) having at least two segments (58) is disclosed. Each of the segments (58) interlock with adjacent segments (58) to form a full hoop clearance control ring (48). Separate carriers (54) and seals (50) or one- piece carriers (54) and seals (50) may be mounted on the clearance control ring (48). The segmented structure of the clearance control ring (48) allows for simpler assembly with segmented cases (52) for gas turbine engines (20) than prior art one- piece clearance control rings. The segmented structure also may be used with one- piece pre-assembled and multi-stage rotors (56).
Abstract:
A radial position control assembly for a gas turbine engine stage includes a case structure. A supported structure is operatively supported by the case structure. A support ring operatively supports the supported structure. The supported structure and the support ring have different coefficients of thermal expansion. A sealing structure is adjacent to the supported structure. The support ring maintains the supported structure relative to the sealing structure at a clearance during thermal transients based upon a circumferential gap between adjacent supported structure and based upon a radial gap between the support ring and the supported structure. A pin supports the supported structure relative to the case structure and is configured to isolate the support ring from loads on the supported structure.
Abstract:
A blade outer air seal system for a gas turbine engine includes a plurality of ring carriers made of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion. A plurality of seal segments are carried, respectively, on the plurality of ring carriers. A ring member is carried in the plurality of ring carriers. The ring member is made of a second material that is different from the first material in composition. The second material has a second coefficient of thermal expansion such that the first coefficient of thermal expansion is 75 -175% of the second coefficient of thermal expansion.
Abstract:
A turbine engine system includes a turbine engine shaft, a first rotor, a second rotor and an engine monitoring system. The shaft includes a shaft bore formed by a shaft wall. The shaft bore extends along an axial centerline through the shaft between a first shaft end and a second shaft end. The first rotor is connected to the shaft at the first shaft end, and the second rotor is connected to the shaft at the second shaft end. The engine monitoring system includes a sensor connected to the second rotor, a transmitter arranged at the first shaft end, and a plurality of conduit assemblies. Each of the conduit assemblies includes a conduit that extends axially within the shaft bore and is connected to the shaft wall. A first one of the conduit assemblies also includes a wire that extends through a respective conduit and connects the sensor and the transmitter.
Abstract:
An example method of balancing a shaft includes inserting a balancing insert into one of a plurality of cavities. The plurality of cavities are radially inside an outermost surface of the shaft.
Abstract:
A control ring extends circumferentially about a central axis. A plurality of circumferentially spaced carrier portions have a cavity receiving the control ring. There are circumferential gaps between the carrier portions. A blade outer air seal is mounted on the carrier portions radially inwardly of the control ring. The control ring maintains the carrier portions at a radially outwardly expanded position when heated by an electric heater.