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Cooling of turbine nozzle containment ring

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7242582
This patent describes a gas turbine. It comprises: a rotary compressor; a radial inflow turbine wheel mounted for rotation and coupled to the compressor; an annular nozzle and shroud structure; an annular combustor; an annular plenum; at least one passage in each of the vane, each opposing at one end through the rear shroud to the flow path between the compressor and the outlet area; and means in fluid communication with the compressor for providing compressed air to each of the passages at a location spaced from the one end.
Assignee:
Sundstrand Corp., Rockford, IL (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5129224
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-447598
OSTI ID:
7242582
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English