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:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- GE Global Research, Niskayuna, New York (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1221976
- Patent Number(s):
- 9145785
- Application Number:
- 13/040,474
- Assignee:
- General Electric Company (Niskayuna, NY)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F01 - MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL F01D - NON-POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, e.g. STEAM TURBINES
- 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
Citation Formats
Bidkar, Rahul Anil, Wolfe, Christopher, and Fang, Biao. Aerodynamic seal assemblies for turbo-machinery. United States: N. p., 2015.
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Bidkar, Rahul Anil, Wolfe, Christopher, & Fang, Biao. Aerodynamic seal assemblies for turbo-machinery. United States.
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"Aerodynamic seal assemblies for turbo-machinery". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1221976.
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Aerodynamic seal assemblies for turbo-machinery
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