Methods and apparatus for assembling turbine engines

Details Methods and apparatus for assembling turbine engines Methods and apparatus for assembling turbine engines

2005-05-17

2005-05-17

Nguyen, Ninh H. (Department: 3745)

Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)

Specific working member mount

Blade received in well or slot

Reexamination Certificate

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ABSTRACT:
A method of assembling a turbine comprises coupling at least one bucket assembly. The bucket assembly including an upstream side, a downstream side, a blade extending therebetween and a dovetail extending radially inwardly from the blade to a rotor. The method further comprises fixedly securing the at least one bucket assembly to the rotor with a shear pin that extends from the bucket assembly upstream side to the bucket assembly downstream side.

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