Airfoil structure
Patent
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OSTI ID:570451
Past airfoil configurations have been used to improve aerodynamic performance and engine efficiencies. The present airfoil configuration further increases component life and reduces maintenance by reducing internal stress within the airfoil itself. The airfoil includes a chord and a span. Each of the chord and the span has a bow being summed to form a generally ``C`` configuration of the airfoil. The generally ``C`` configuration includes a compound bow in which internal stresses resulting from a thermal temperature gradient are reduced. The structural configuration reduces internal stresses resulting from thermal expansion. 6 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 5,706,647/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-339,527
- OSTI ID:
- 570451
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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