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OUTER DRUM ROTOR ASSEMBLY
20190093489 · 2019-03-28 ·

The present disclosure is directed to an outer drum rotor assembly for a gas turbine engine including a first outer drum and a second outer drum. Each outer drum defines a radially extended flange adjacent to one another. A plurality of outer drum airfoils is extended inward along the radial direction from between the first outer drum and the second outer drum at the flange.

ROTATABLE TORQUE FRAME FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE

The present disclosure is directed to a gas turbine engine including a torque frame. The torque frame includes an inner shroud defined circumferentially around the axial centerline, an outer shroud surrounding the inner shroud and defined circumferentially around the axial centerline, and a structural member extended along the radial direction and coupled to the inner shroud and the outer shroud. The torque frame is configured to rotate around the axial centerline.

Turbomachine with Alternatingly Spaced Turbine Rotor Blades
20190085715 · 2019-03-21 ·

An engine assembly includes an engine including a component and defining an opening and an interior, the component including a first side and an opposite second side, the second side positioned within the interior of the engine. The engine assembly also includes an inspection tool having a first member including at least one of a receiver or a transmitter and directed at the first side of the component. The inspection tool also includes a second member including the other of the receiver or the transmitter and positioned at least partially within the interior of the engine and directed at the second side of the component to communicate a signal with the first member through the component, the second member being a robotic arm extending through the opening of the engine.

TURBOMACHINE WITH ALTERNATINGLY SPACED TURBINE ROTOR BLADES

A turbomachine includes a spool; and a turbine section including a turbine and a turbine center frame. The turbine includes a first plurality of turbine rotor blades and a second plurality of turbine rotor blades alternatingly spaced along an axial direction and rotatable with one another. The turbomachine also includes a first support member, the first plurality of turbine rotor blades coupled to the spool through the first support member; a second support member, the second plurality of turbine rotor blades supported by the second support member; and a bearing assembly including a first bearing and a second bearing, the first bearing and the second bearing each rotatably supporting the second support member and each being supported by the turbine center frame.

TURBOMACHINE WITH ALTERNATINGLY SPACED TURBINE ROTOR BLADES

A turbomachine includes a spool; and a turbine section including a turbine and a turbine center frame. The turbine includes a first plurality of turbine rotor blades and a second plurality of turbine rotor blades alternatingly spaced along an axial direction and rotatable with one another. The turbomachine also includes a first support member, the first plurality of turbine rotor blades coupled to the spool through the first support member; a second support member, the second plurality of turbine rotor blades supported by the second support member; and a bearing assembly including a first bearing and a second bearing, the first bearing and the second bearing each rotatably supporting the second support member and each being supported by the turbine center frame.

Power transmission system for turbine, a turbocharger, a compressor, or a pump
10190436 · 2019-01-29 ·

A power transmission system for use with a turbine, a turbocharger, or a compressor has a housing, a first shaft mounted within the housing, a second shaft rotatably mounted within the housing and positioned exterior of the first shaft, a second set of blades affixed to the first shaft, and a second set of blades affixed to the second shaft. The first set of blades is positioned adjacent to the second set of blades. The first set of blades are rotatable in a direction opposite to the second shaft and the second set of blades. A shroud is affixed to an outer periphery of one of the sets of blades so as to have a portion overlying at least a portion of an outer periphery of the other of the first and second sets of blades. A power receiver is driven by the second shaft so as to convert rotational energy of the second shaft into energy or motion.

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.

Counter Rotating Turbine with Reversing Reduction Gear Assembly

The present disclosure is directed to a gas turbine engine defining a longitudinal direction, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction, and an upstream end and a downstream end along the longitudinal direction. The gas turbine engine includes a turbine section and a gear assembly within or downstream of the turbine section. The turbine section includes a first rotating component and a second rotating component along the longitudinal direction. The first rotating component includes one or more connecting airfoils coupled to a radially extended rotor, and the second rotating component includes an inner shroud defining a plurality of inner shroud airfoils extended outward of the inner shroud along the radial direction. The second rotating component is coupled to a second shaft connected to an input accessory of the gear assembly, and the first rotating component is coupled to an output accessory of the gear assembly. The output accessory rotates the first rotating component about the axial centerline at a first speed and wherein the second rotating component rotates about the axial centerline at a second speed.

POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR TURBINE, A TURBOCHARGER, A COMPRESSOR, OR A PUMP
20180320543 · 2018-11-08 ·

A power transmission system for use with a turbine, a turbocharger, or a compressor has a housing, a first shaft mounted within the housing, a second shaft rotatably mounted within the housing and positioned exterior of the first shaft, a second set of blades affixed to the first shaft, and a second set of blades affixed to the second shaft. The first set of blades is positioned adjacent to the second set of blades. The first set of blades are rotatable in a direction opposite to the second shaft and the second set of blades. A shroud is affixed to an outer periphery of one of the sets of blades so as to have a portion overlying at least a portion of an outer periphery of the other of the first and second sets of blades. A power receiver is driven by the second shaft so as to convert rotational energy of the second shaft into energy or motion.

TURBINE EXHAUST DUCT DESIGN FOR AIR COOLED CONDENSERS
20180291770 · 2018-10-11 ·

A double turbine exhaust duct design and an inline V turbine exhaust duct design that both eliminate the need for the standard T-piece in a turbine exhaust duct assembly, substantially reducing the steam-side pressure drop, minimizing the sub-cooling in the steam cycle (the temperature difference between ACC condensate temperature out and turbine steam temperature), thus improving the overall efficiency of the steam cycle plant heat rate.