Methods and apparatus for assembling turbine engines

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

2005-11-10

2009-08-18

Verdier, Christopher (Department: 3745)

Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps

Including thermal expansion joint

Resilient

C415S138000, C415S139000, C029S888300, C029S889200, C029S889220

Reexamination Certificate

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07575415

ABSTRACT:
A method for assembling a gas turbine engine is provided. The method comprises coupling a first turbine nozzle within the engine, coupling a second turbine nozzle circumferentially adjacent the first turbine nozzle such that a gap is defined between the first and second turbine nozzles and providing at least one spline seal including a substantially planar body. The method also comprises forming at least one retainer tab to extend outward from the body portion of the at least one spline seal, and inserting the at least one spline seal into a slot defined in at least one of the first and second turbine nozzles to facilitate reducing leakage through the gap, such that the at least one retainer tab facilitates retaining the retainer tab within the turbine nozzle slot.

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