Gap control system for turbine engines

Details Gap control system for turbine engines Gap control system for turbine engines

2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Nguyen, Hoang (Department: 3748)

Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps

Bearing, seal, or liner between runner portion and static part

Between blade edge and static part

C415S174500

Reexamination Certificate

active

11014271

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention relate to a system and method for controlling the size of gaps in a turbine engine. In many instances, it is desirable to minimize the size of the gaps between neighboring rotating and stationary components in a turbine engine, such as between a disc cover plate and a proximate pre-swirler. According to embodiments of the invention, each component can be provided with a sealing surface. The sealing surfaces can be angled relative to the axis of rotation. The sealing surfaces are spaced from each other so as to form a gap therebetween. The sealing surfaces may or may not be substantially parallel. As a result of such configuration, the size of the gap can be controlled by axial and radial movement of the components. For example, the gap between the cover plate and the pre-swirler can be adjusted by axially movement of the rotor.

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