Patent classifications
F01D1/24
Turbine frame and bearing arrangement for three spool engine
The present disclosure is directed to a gas turbine engine defining a radial direction, a circumferential direction, an axial centerline along a longitudinal direction. The gas turbine engine defines an upstream end and a downstream end along the longitudinal direction and includes a turbine frame defined around the axial centerline. The turbine frame includes a first bearing surface, a second bearing surface, and a third bearing surface. The first bearing surface corresponds to a first turbine rotor, the second bearing surface corresponds to a second turbine rotor, and the third bearing surface corresponds to a third turbine rotor, and each turbine rotor is independently rotatable.
Turbine frame and bearing arrangement for three spool engine
The present disclosure is directed to a gas turbine engine defining a radial direction, a circumferential direction, an axial centerline along a longitudinal direction. The gas turbine engine defines an upstream end and a downstream end along the longitudinal direction and includes a turbine frame defined around the axial centerline. The turbine frame includes a first bearing surface, a second bearing surface, and a third bearing surface. The first bearing surface corresponds to a first turbine rotor, the second bearing surface corresponds to a second turbine rotor, and the third bearing surface corresponds to a third turbine rotor, and each turbine rotor is independently rotatable.
Combustion section heat transfer system for a propulsion system
The present disclosure is directed to a propulsion system including an annular inner wall and an annular outer wall, a nozzle assembly, a turbine nozzle, and an inner casing and an outer casing. The inner wall and outer wall together extend at least partially along a longitudinal direction and together define a combustion chamber inlet, a combustion chamber outlet, and a combustion chamber therebetween. The nozzle assembly is disposed at the combustion inlet and provides a mixture of fuel and oxidizer to the combustion chamber. The turbine nozzle defines a plurality of airfoils in adjacent circumferential arrangement disposed at the combustion chamber outlet. The turbine nozzle is coupled to the outer wall and the inner wall. The inner casing is disposed inward of the inner wall and the outer casing is disposed outward of the outer wall. Each of the inner casing and the outer casing are coupled to the turbine nozzle. A primary flowpath is defined between the inner casing and the inner wall, through the turbine nozzle, and between the outer casing and the outer wall, and in fluid communication with the combustion chamber.
Combustion section heat transfer system for a propulsion system
The present disclosure is directed to a propulsion system including an annular inner wall and an annular outer wall, a nozzle assembly, a turbine nozzle, and an inner casing and an outer casing. The inner wall and outer wall together extend at least partially along a longitudinal direction and together define a combustion chamber inlet, a combustion chamber outlet, and a combustion chamber therebetween. The nozzle assembly is disposed at the combustion inlet and provides a mixture of fuel and oxidizer to the combustion chamber. The turbine nozzle defines a plurality of airfoils in adjacent circumferential arrangement disposed at the combustion chamber outlet. The turbine nozzle is coupled to the outer wall and the inner wall. The inner casing is disposed inward of the inner wall and the outer casing is disposed outward of the outer wall. Each of the inner casing and the outer casing are coupled to the turbine nozzle. A primary flowpath is defined between the inner casing and the inner wall, through the turbine nozzle, and between the outer casing and the outer wall, and in fluid communication with the combustion chamber.
Turbine engine with annular cavity
An apparatus and method for cooling a portion of a turbine engine comprising an outer casing defining an axial centerline, a turbine section through which a flow of combustion gasses flows in a forward to aft direction, an outer drum located between the outer casing and the turbine section defining an annular cavity therebetween. A set of seals extends between the outer casing and outer drum to define at least one cooled cavity.
Turbine engine with annular cavity
An apparatus and method for cooling a portion of a turbine engine comprising an outer casing defining an axial centerline, a turbine section through which a flow of combustion gasses flows in a forward to aft direction, an outer drum located between the outer casing and the turbine section defining an annular cavity therebetween. A set of seals extends between the outer casing and outer drum to define at least one cooled cavity.
TURBINE ENGINE WITH ANNULAR CAVITY
An apparatus and method for cooling a portion of a turbine engine comprising an outer casing defining an axial centerline, a turbine section through which a flow of combustion gasses flows in a forward to aft direction, an outer drum located between the outer casing and the turbine section defining an annular cavity therebetween. A set of seals extends between the outer casing and outer drum to define at least one cooled cavity.
TURBINE ENGINE WITH ANNULAR CAVITY
An apparatus and method for cooling a portion of a turbine engine comprising an outer casing defining an axial centerline, a turbine section through which a flow of combustion gasses flows in a forward to aft direction, an outer drum located between the outer casing and the turbine section defining an annular cavity therebetween. A set of seals extends between the outer casing and outer drum to define at least one cooled cavity.
Power transmission system for turbines or compressors having counter-rotating blades
A power transmission for a turbine or a compressor has a housing, a first shaft rotatably mounted so as to be rotatable in one direction in the housing, a barrel rotatably mounted so as to be rotatable in a direction opposite to that of the first shaft within the housing, a first plurality of blades affixed to the first shaft and extending radially outwardly therefrom, and a second plurality of blades affixed to the barrel and extending inwardly therefrom. Each blade of the second plurality of blades is interposed between adjacent blades of the first plurality of blades. A second shaft is mounted exterior of the housing so as to drive the barrel in rotation.
Power transmission system for turbines or compressors having counter-rotating blades
A power transmission for a turbine or a compressor has a housing, a first shaft rotatably mounted so as to be rotatable in one direction in the housing, a barrel rotatably mounted so as to be rotatable in a direction opposite to that of the first shaft within the housing, a first plurality of blades affixed to the first shaft and extending radially outwardly therefrom, and a second plurality of blades affixed to the barrel and extending inwardly therefrom. Each blade of the second plurality of blades is interposed between adjacent blades of the first plurality of blades. A second shaft is mounted exterior of the housing so as to drive the barrel in rotation.