SEAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE ENGINE

Organization Name

general electric company

Inventor(s)

Grant Robert Portune of Cincinnati OH (US)

Steven Douglas Johnson of Milford OH (US)

Mallikarjun Metri of Bengaluru (IN)

Ajith Jogi of Bengaluru (IN)

Pratish Patil of Bengaluru (IN)

Nageswar Rao Ganji of Bengaluru (IN)

Rahul Anil Bidkar of Clifton Park NY (US)

Prateek Jalan of Bengaluru (IN)

Ravindra Shankar Ganiger of Bengaluru (IN)

David Raju Yamarthi of Bengaluru (IN)

Narendra Anand Hardikar of Bengaluru (IN)

Chandrashekhar Kandukuri of Bengaluru (IN)

SEAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE ENGINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240318566 titled 'SEAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE ENGINE

Simplified Explanation:

This patent application describes a turbine engine with a seal assembly that includes seal segments to form a fluid bearing with the rotor, and a seal support assembly to bias the seal segments during engine operation.

The turbine engine includes a rotor, a stator with a carrier, a seal assembly with seal segments forming a fluid bearing with the rotor, and a seal support assembly.
The seal support assembly has a pneumatic engagement assembly that biases the seal segments along the radial direction during engine operation.

Key Features and Innovation:

Seal assembly with seal segments forming a fluid bearing with the rotor.
Seal support assembly with a pneumatic engagement assembly to bias the seal segments.
Improved sealing efficiency and performance in the turbine engine.

Potential Applications:

The technology can be applied in gas turbine engines for various industries such as aviation, power generation, and marine propulsion.

Problems Solved:

Enhanced sealing efficiency and performance in turbine engines.
Reduced wear and tear on engine components.
Improved overall engine reliability and longevity.

Benefits:

Increased efficiency and performance of turbine engines.
Extended lifespan of engine components.
Enhanced reliability and safety in engine operation.

Commercial Applications:

Potential commercial applications include aircraft engines, power plants, and marine propulsion systems. The technology can improve overall performance and reliability in these industries.

Prior Art:

Readers can explore prior art related to turbine engine seal assemblies, pneumatic engagement systems, and fluid bearing technologies in gas turbine engines.

Frequently Updated Research:

Stay updated on the latest research in turbine engine technology, seal assembly designs, and pneumatic systems to enhance performance and efficiency in gas turbine engines.

Questions about Turbine Engine Seal Assembly Technology:

1. What are the key components of a turbine engine seal assembly? 2. How does the pneumatic engagement assembly in the seal support assembly improve engine performance?

Original Abstract Submitted

a turbine engine is provided. the gas turbine engine defines a radial direction and includes: a rotor; a stator comprising a carrier; a seal assembly disposed between the rotor and the stator, the seal assembly comprising a plurality of seal segments, the plurality of seal segments having a seal segment, the seal segment having a seal face configured to form a fluid bearing with the rotor; and a seal support assembly, the seal support assembly comprises a pneumatic engagement assembly operable to bias the seal segment along the radial direction during operation of the turbine engine.