Apparatus and method for reducing blade flop in steam turbine

Details Apparatus and method for reducing blade flop in steam turbine Apparatus and method for reducing blade flop in steam turbine

1987-02-09

1988-11-15

Powell, Jr., Everette A.

Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)

Rotor having flow confining or deflecting web, shroud or...

Axially extending shroud ring or casing

416196R, F01D 522

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047845716

ABSTRACT:
A steam turbine of the type employing a plurality of axial entry, integral shroud blades comprises spring means resident in a slot machined in at least one face of each shroud. The spring means urge against the adjacent shroud and reduce relative motion between adjacent blades.

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