Methods for optimizing turbine engine shell radial clearances

Details Methods for optimizing turbine engine shell radial clearances Methods for optimizing turbine engine shell radial clearances

2007-08-28

2007-08-28

Bryant, David P. (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Impeller making

C029S889100, C029S889200, C029S889220, C029S434000, C415S108000, C415S213100, C415S214100

Reexamination Certificate

active

10746659

ABSTRACT:
A method facilitates the assembly of a stator assembly for a turbine engine. The method includes providing a cantilevered shell including a first end and a second end, and coupling a second member within the turbine engine. The method also includes coupling the shell to a frame such that the shell extends circumferentially around at least a portion of the second member such that a non-uniform circumferential radial gap is defined radially between the second member and the shell using methods other than directing machining of an inner surface of the shell, and wherein the non-uniform circumferential radial clearance gap becomes substantially uniform during operation of the engine.

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