18418909. TURBOMACHINE COOLING TRENCH simplified abstract (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY)
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TURBOMACHINE COOLING TRENCH
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Daniel Endecott Osgood of Loveland OH (US)
Zachary Daniel Webster of Cincinnati OH (US)
Gregory Terrence Garay of West Chester OH (US)
Kevin Robert Feldmann of Mason OH (US)
TURBOMACHINE COOLING TRENCH - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18418909 titled 'TURBOMACHINE COOLING TRENCH
The abstract of the patent application describes a component for a turbine engine that includes a body with a cooling passage and a trench on the exterior surface with outlets for cooling gas flow.
- The component for a turbine engine has a body with a cooling passage and a trench on the exterior surface.
- The trench includes a plurality of outlets for cooling gas flow.
- There are a plurality of cooling holes that extend from the cooling passage to the outlets on the trench.
- This design helps in efficiently cooling the component and managing the combustion gas flow through the turbine engine.
- The cooling system is integrated into the body of the component, reducing the need for additional cooling mechanisms.
Potential Applications: - Aerospace industry for turbine engines - Power generation systems - Industrial machinery requiring efficient cooling solutions
Problems Solved: - Efficient cooling of turbine engine components - Managing combustion gas flow through the engine
Benefits: - Improved performance and longevity of turbine engines - Reduced maintenance and downtime - Enhanced safety and reliability in operation
Commercial Applications: Cooling components for turbine engines in aerospace, power generation, and industrial sectors.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the design of the cooling system improve the efficiency of the turbine engine? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this innovative component in turbine engines?
Original Abstract Submitted
A component for a turbine engine includes a body with an exterior surface abutting a combustion flowpath for a combustion gas flow through the turbine engine, a cooling passage defined within the body, and a trench on the exterior surface. The trench includes a plurality of outlets, and a plurality of cooling holes extending from the cooling passage to the corresponding plurality of outlets.
