18598467. COMBUSTOR DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (General Electric Company)

COMBUSTOR DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY

Organization Name

General Electric Company

Inventor(s)

Vijayaraj Sukumar of Bengaluru (IN)

Perumallu Vukanti of Bengaluru (IN)

Pradeep Naik of Bengaluru (IN)

Ajoy Patra of Bengaluru (IN)

Karthikeyan Sampath of Bengaluru (IN)

Rimple Rangrej of Bengaluru (IN)

Hiranya Nath of Bengaluru (IN)

Krishnendu Chakraborty of Bengaluru (IN)

Narasimhan S. Sahana of Bengaluru (IN)

Saket Singh of Bengaluru (IN)

Ravindra Shankar Ganiger of Bengaluru (IN)

COMBUSTOR DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18598467 titled 'COMBUSTOR DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY

The abstract describes a deflector assembly for a combustor that directs operational fluid flow. The assembly includes fastening mechanisms and cooling holes to direct cooling air around the fastening mechanisms.

• Deflector assembly for a combustor
• Designed to direct operational fluid flow
• Includes fastening mechanisms for assembly
• Cooling holes to direct cooling air around fastening mechanisms
• Enhances cooling efficiency and performance

Potential Applications: - Gas turbine engines - Aerospace industry - Power generation systems

Problems Solved: - Improves cooling efficiency - Enhances performance and durability of combustor components

Benefits: - Increased efficiency - Extended component lifespan - Enhanced overall performance

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Combustor Deflector Assembly for Gas Turbine Engines This technology can be used in gas turbine engines for aircraft, power generation systems, and other industrial applications. The improved cooling design can lead to more efficient and reliable operations, reducing maintenance costs and downtime.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the deflector assembly improve cooling efficiency in combustors? - The deflector assembly includes cooling holes that direct cooling air around fastening mechanisms, effectively dissipating heat and enhancing overall performance.

2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond gas turbine engines? - This technology can also be applied in other industries such as power generation and aerospace for improved cooling and performance.

Original Abstract Submitted

A deflector assembly for a combustor defining an operational fluid flow. The deflector assembly includes an upstream surface and a downstream surface opposite the upstream surface. One or more fastening mechanisms each extends through the deflector assembly. One or more cooling holes extend through the deflector assembly from the upstream surface to the downstream surface. The one or more cooling holes are located about the one or more fastening mechanisms to operably direct cooling air about the one or more fastening mechanisms at the downstream surface.