Methods and apparatus for assembling turbine engines

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

2008-09-02

2008-09-02

Look, Edward (Department: 3745)

Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps

Working fluid passage or distributing means associated with...

Plural distributing means immediately upstream of runner

C415S209300

Reexamination Certificate

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11538273

ABSTRACT:
A method for assembling a gas turbine engine is provided. The method includes providing a turbine nozzle including an outer band and an inner band, wherein each band includes a leading edge, a trailing edge, and a body extending therebetween. At least one of the outer band and the inner band has at least one radial tab extending outward therefrom. The method also includes coupling at least one seal between at least one of the radial tabs extending from the outer band and the inner band and a respective leading edge of the outer and inner band. The method also includes positioning at least one non-planar seal support against at least one portion of the seal.

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