18432392. COMBUSTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE ENGINE simplified abstract (General Electric Company)
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COMBUSTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE ENGINE
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Inventor(s)
Mark Willard Marusko of Springboro OH (US)
Michael Alan Stieg of Cincinnati OH (US)
Brian Christopher Towle of Leawood KS (US)
COMBUSTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE ENGINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18432392 titled 'COMBUSTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE ENGINE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine, including a liner with a damper assembly for vibration control.
- The combustor assembly is designed for a gas turbine engine and includes a liner that partially defines a combustion chamber.
- The liner has an inner surface facing the combustion chamber and an outer surface facing away from it.
- A damper assembly is included, extending between the outer casing and the outer surface of the liner.
- The damper assembly consists of a selectively separable support and a damper spring for vibration damping.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Liner design for a combustion chamber in a gas turbine engine.
- Damper assembly for vibration control.
- Selectively separable support for easy maintenance.
- Damper spring for effective vibration damping.
- Integration of the damper assembly with the outer casing and liner.
Potential Applications: The technology can be applied in various gas turbine engines, power generation systems, and aerospace applications.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses issues related to vibration control and maintenance in gas turbine engine combustor assemblies.
Benefits:
- Improved vibration control.
- Enhanced engine performance.
- Simplified maintenance procedures.
- Increased durability and longevity of components.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in commercial aircraft, power plants, and other industrial applications for efficient and reliable operation.
Prior Art: Prior research and patents related to vibration control in gas turbine engines and combustor assemblies can provide valuable insights into the development of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in vibration control technologies, materials science, and aerospace engineering for potential improvements in gas turbine engine design.
Questions about Combustor Assembly Technology: 1. How does the damper assembly in the combustor assembly contribute to overall engine performance? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different types of gas turbine engines?
Original Abstract Submitted
A combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine including an outer casing, the gas turbine engine defining an axial direction, the combustor assembly includes a liner at least partially defining a combustion chamber extending between an aft end and a forward end generally along the axial direction within the outer casing, the liner including an inner surface facing the combustion chamber and an outer surface facing away from the combustion chamber, and a damper assembly extending between the outer casing and the outer surface of the liner, the damper assembly including a selectively separable support and a damper spring, the damper spring being disposed between the support and the liner.
