SEAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE ENGINE

Organization Name

general electric company

Inventor(s)

Ravindra Shankar Ganiger of Bengaluru (IN)

David Raju Yamarthi of Bengaluru (IN)

Narendra Anand Hardikar of Bengaluru (IN)

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

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240318571 titled 'SEAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE ENGINE

Simplified Explanation:

This patent application describes a gas turbine engine with a seal assembly that includes a seal segment forming a fluid bearing with the rotor, and a seal support assembly with a torsional spring extension to bias the seal segment along the radial direction.

The gas turbine engine includes a rotor and a stator with a carrier.
A seal assembly is positioned between the rotor and stator, comprising a seal segment forming a fluid bearing with the rotor.
A seal support assembly includes a torsional spring extension that biases the seal segment along the radial direction.

Key Features and Innovation:

Seal assembly with a seal segment forming a fluid bearing with the rotor.
Seal support assembly with a torsional spring extension to bias the seal segment.
Improved sealing efficiency and performance in the gas turbine engine.

Potential Applications:

This technology can be applied in gas turbine engines used in aircraft, power generation, and other industrial applications.

Problems Solved:

Enhanced sealing performance.
Reduced wear and tear on engine components.
Improved efficiency and reliability of gas turbine engines.

Benefits:

Increased engine efficiency.
Extended engine lifespan.
Reduced maintenance costs.

Commercial Applications:

Gas turbine manufacturers, aircraft companies, power generation plants, and industrial machinery manufacturers can benefit from this technology to improve the performance and reliability of their equipment.

Questions about Gas Turbine Engine Seal Assembly:

1. How does the seal segment form a fluid bearing with the rotor? 2. What are the potential applications of this technology in the aerospace industry?

2. How does the torsional spring extension in the seal support assembly improve the performance of the seal segment?

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 seal segment having a seal face forming a fluid bearing with the rotor; and a seal support assembly comprising a torsional spring extension extending from the carrier, from the seal segment, or both, to bias the seal segment along the radial direction.