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Title: Connector tube for a turbine rotor cooling circuit

Patent ·
OSTI ID:874770

A tubular connector adapted to extend between two tubular components comprising a tubular body having an internal diameter, a first free end including an annular radial flange having a tapered surface adapted to engage a complementary seating surface on a first of the two tubular components, the internal diameter remaining constant through the first free end; and a second free end having an annular bulbous shape adapted to seat within a cylindrical end of a second of the two tubular components.

Research Organization:
General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FC21-95MC31176
Assignee:
General Electric Company (Schenectady, NY)
Patent Number(s):
US 6457934
OSTI ID:
874770
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (2)

Development Requirements for an Advanced Gas Turbine System journal October 1995
Advances in Steam Path Technology journal April 1996