Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps – Bearing – seal – or liner between runner portion and static part – Between axial flow runner and vane or vane diaphragm structure
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-13
2006-06-13
Look, Edward K. (Department: 3745)
Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps
Bearing, seal, or liner between runner portion and static part
Between axial flow runner and vane or vane diaphragm structure
C415S174200, C277S433000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07059829
ABSTRACT:
Aspects of the invention relate to a compressor system for a turbine engine that not only provides large compressor seal clearances as the engine passes through non-standard operating conditions, but also minimizes the clearances during normal engine operation, thereby increasing the efficiency of the compressor. In one embodiment, a substantially annular seal land is secured at one end to an annular extension arm on a compressor disk. When the engine reaches steady state operation, the non-attached end of the seal land can extend radially outward to reduce the clearance between the seal land and a shroud extending over the ends of the adjacent stationary airfoils. The seal land can be designed to resist the rotational forces imparted by the turning rotor until a certain desired operating condition is reached. In one embodiment, the seal land reaches full extension when the engine is operating at about 3600 rpm.
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Edgar Richard A.
Look Edward K.
Siemens Power Generation, Inc.
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