HGP component with effusion cooling element having coolant swirling chamber
An effusion cooling element for the surface of a hot gas path (HGP) component is disclosed. The effusion cooling element includes a coolant swirling chamber embedded within the body of the HGP component. A coolant delivery passage is in the body and configured to deliver a coolant to the coolant swirling chamber. The coolant swirling chamber imparts a centrifugal force to the coolant. An effusion opening is in the HGP surface and in fluid communication with the coolant swirling chamber, the effusion opening having a smaller width than the coolant swirling chamber. The coolant exits the effusion opening over substantially all of 360° about the effusion opening, creating a coolant film on the HGP surface.
- Research Organization:
- General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FE0023965
- Assignee:
- General Electric Company (Schenectady, NY)
- Patent Number(s):
- 11,262,074
- Application Number:
- 16/360,177
- OSTI ID:
- 1892663
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 03/21/2019
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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