General electric company (20240280024). TURBINE ENGINE WITH COMPOSITE AIRFOILS simplified abstract
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TURBINE ENGINE WITH COMPOSITE AIRFOILS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Nicholas Joseph Kray of Mason OH (US)
Arthur William Sibbach of Boxford MA (US)
TURBINE ENGINE WITH COMPOSITE AIRFOILS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240280024 titled 'TURBINE ENGINE WITH COMPOSITE AIRFOILS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a turbine engine with composite airfoils that make up part of the rotor, each airfoil having a composite portion with a leading edge protector.
- The turbine engine includes a rotor and stator within the engine core.
- Composite airfoils are arranged around the engine centerline, forming part of the rotor.
- Each composite airfoil has a composite portion extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge.
- A leading edge protector is attached to the composite portion of each airfoil.
Potential Applications: 1. Aerospace industry for aircraft engines. 2. Power generation in gas turbines. 3. Marine propulsion systems.
Problems Solved: 1. Increased efficiency and performance of turbine engines. 2. Enhanced durability and longevity of airfoils. 3. Improved aerodynamics and fuel consumption.
Benefits: 1. Higher efficiency in power generation. 2. Reduced maintenance costs. 3. Enhanced engine performance and reliability.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in commercial aircraft engines, power plants, and marine propulsion systems, leading to improved efficiency and reduced operating costs.
Questions about Composite Airfoil Technology: 1. How does the composite airfoil technology improve the performance of turbine engines? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using composite airfoils in turbine engines?
Original Abstract Submitted
a turbine engine with an engine core defining an engine centerline and comprising a rotor and a stator. the turbine engine including a set of composite airfoils circumferentially arranged about the engine centerline and defining at least a portion of the rotor. an airfoil in the set of composite airfoils including a composite portion extending chordwise between a composite leading edge and a trailing edge and a leading edge protector coupled to the composite portion.
