Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps – Including thermal expansion joint – Radially sliding
Patent
1979-10-31
1982-12-14
Garrett, Robert E.
Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps
Including thermal expansion joint
Radially sliding
415171, 415174, 415178, F01D 2526
Patent
active
043635997
ABSTRACT:
A system is provided inside a turbomachine for controlling operational clearance between a turbine rotor and a surrounding turbine shroud. The system comprises a plurality of control rings, integrated into the turbine casing, that are thermally expanded and contracted to control radial positioning of the turbine shroud. Compressor air is directed through internal passages in the rings to cause the expansion and contraction. The system utilizes the pressure and temperature of compressor air, in combination with size, location, and structure of the control rings to match thermal growth of the control rings and turbine shroud to thermal growth of the turbine rotors, thereby controlling clearance.
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Cline Larry D.
Hauser Ambrose A.
Sidenstick James E.
Zlatic Mark S.
Garrett Robert E.
General Electric Company
Lawrence Derek P.
Silverman Carl L.
Walk Donald W.
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