Nozzle and shroud assembly mounting structure
The present nozzle and shroud assembly mounting structure configuration increases component life and reduces maintenance by reducing internal stress between the mounting structure having a preestablished rate of thermal expansion and the nozzle and shroud assembly having a preestablished rate of thermal expansion being less than that of the mounting structure. The mounting structure includes an outer sealing portion forming a cradling member in which an annular ring member is slidably positioned. The mounting structure further includes an inner mounting portion to which a hooked end of the nozzle and shroud assembly is attached. As the inner mounting portion expands and contracts, the nozzle and shroud assembly slidably moves within the outer sealing portion. 3 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Solar Turbines Inc
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC21-93MC30246
- Assignee:
- Solar Turbines Inc., San Diego, CA (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,653,580/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-399,954
- OSTI ID:
- 516935
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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