Aerodynamic seal assemblies for turbo-machinery

Title: Aerodynamic seal assemblies for turbo-machinery

Abstract

The present application provides an aerodynamic seal assembly for use with a turbo-machine. The aerodynamic seal assembly may include a number of springs, a shoe connected to the springs, and a secondary seal positioned about the springs and the shoe.

Inventors:: Bidkar, Rahul Anil; Wolfe, Christopher; Fang, Biao

Issue Date:: 2015-09-29

Research Org.:: General Electric Company, Niskayuna, NY (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 1221976

Patent Number(s):: 9,145,785

Application Number:: 13/040,474

Assignee:: General Electric Company (Niskayuna, NY)

DOE Contract Number:: FC26-05NT42643

Resource Type:: Patent

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 2011 Mar 04

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 42 ENGINEERING

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                    Bidkar, Rahul Anil, Wolfe, Christopher, and Fang, Biao. Aerodynamic seal assemblies for turbo-machinery.  United States: N. p., 2015. 
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