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Title: End wall configuration for gas turbine engine

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1576303

A contoured turbine airfoil assembly including an end wall (30a) formed by platforms (30) located circumferentially adjacent to each other, and a row of airfoils (34a, 34b) integrally joined to the end wall (30a) and spaced laterally apart to define flow passages (46) therebetween for channeling gases in an axial direction. A trough (62) is defined between a pressure side ridge (48) and a suction side ridge (58) located forward of each pair of airfoils (34a, 34b). Each trough (62) has a direction of elongation aligned to direct flow into the flow passage (46) centrally between each pair of airfoils (34a, 34b).

Research Organization:
Siemens Energy, Inc., Orlando, FL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-05NT42644
Assignee:
Siemens Energy, Inc. (Orlando, FL)
Patent Number(s):
10,415,392
Application Number:
15/307,087
OSTI ID:
1576303
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2014 Jun 18
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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