18070978. REMOVABLE LAYER TO ADJUST MOUNT STRUCTURE OF A TURBINE VANE FOR RE-STAGGER simplified abstract (Raytheon Technologies Corporation)
Contents
- 1 REMOVABLE LAYER TO ADJUST MOUNT STRUCTURE OF A TURBINE VANE FOR RE-STAGGER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 REMOVABLE LAYER TO ADJUST MOUNT STRUCTURE OF A TURBINE VANE FOR RE-STAGGER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
REMOVABLE LAYER TO ADJUST MOUNT STRUCTURE OF A TURBINE VANE FOR RE-STAGGER
Organization Name
Raytheon Technologies Corporation
Inventor(s)
Robert A. White, Iii of Meriden CT (US)
Raymond Surace of Newington CT (US)
Howard J. Liles of Newington CT (US)
Bryan P. Dube of Chepachet RI (US)
REMOVABLE LAYER TO ADJUST MOUNT STRUCTURE OF A TURBINE VANE FOR RE-STAGGER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18070978 titled 'REMOVABLE LAYER TO ADJUST MOUNT STRUCTURE OF A TURBINE VANE FOR RE-STAGGER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system where static stator vanes are made of composite materials and have sacrificial material on their mount structure to allow for re-staggering and alignment adjustments.
- Static stator vanes are spaced between rows of turbine blades.
- Stator vanes are made of composite materials.
- Mount structure of stator vanes has sacrificial material.
- Stator vanes can be re-staggered for better alignment.
- Sacrificial material can be machined away for alignment adjustments.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in aircraft engines, power generation turbines, and other machinery where precise alignment of stator vanes is crucial for efficiency and performance.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of misalignment of stator vanes in turbine systems, which can lead to decreased efficiency and performance.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved alignment, increased efficiency, and potentially longer lifespan of turbine systems.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include aerospace industry, power generation companies, and manufacturers of industrial machinery.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of sacrificial materials in turbine systems for alignment adjustments. Another could be the use of composite materials in turbine components for improved performance.
Unanswered Questions
How does the sacrificial material affect the overall durability of the stator vanes?
The durability of the stator vanes with sacrificial material is not explicitly addressed in the patent application. It would be important to understand how the sacrificial material affects the overall lifespan and performance of the vanes.
What are the specific composite materials used in the construction of the stator vanes?
The patent application mentions that the stator vanes are made of composite materials, but does not specify the exact materials used. Knowing the specific composite materials could provide insights into the strength, weight, and other properties of the vanes.
Original Abstract Submitted
A plurality of static stator vane are circumferentially spaced in a row axially intermediate the rows of turbine blades. Each stator vane has at least an outer platform with mount structure. Each of the stator vanes are formed of composite materials. The mount structure is provided with sacrificial material. At least a first of the stator vanes is circumferentially adjacent to a second of the stator vanes. An orientation of the first of the stator vanes is re-staggered relative to the second of the stator vanes. The sacrificial material of the first of the stator vanes is machined away such that a final trailing edge of the first of the stator vanes mount structure is now better axially aligned with the trailing edge of the second of the stator vanes mount structure trailing edge.
