Turbine efficiency tailoring

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2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Nguyen, Ninh H. (Department: 3745)

Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps

Working fluid passage or distributing means associated with...

Casing having tangential inlet or outlet

C415S204000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07066715

ABSTRACT:
A turbomachinery apparatus. A turbine is provided with a retainer having a bore step element for turbine wheel retention, and with an aperture manifesting a tailored diameter less than the trim diameter of the turbine, thereby to permit customization of the turbine efficiency characteristic. Various configurations of turbine retainers, with tailored diameter apertures, are disclosed.

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