Patent classifications
F05D2250/24
Nacelle and compressor inlet arrangements
A gas turbine engine includes a nacelle defining a centerline axis and an annular splitter radially inward from the nacelle. A spinner is radially inward of the nacelle forward of a compressor section. A fan blade extends from a fan blade platform. A distance X is the axial distance from a first point to a second point, wherein the first point is defined on a leading edge of the annular splitter and the second point is defined on a leading edge of the fan blade where the fan blade meets the fan blade platform. A distance H is the radial distance from the first point to the second point. The relative position of the first point and the second point is governed by the ratio of
for reducing foreign object debris (FOD) intake into the compressor section.
ELLIPSOIDAL INNER CENTRAL BLADE STORAGE SPACE
An inner ring according to the invention or an inner ring segment according to the invention for an adjustable guide vane assembly comprises a plurality of uptakes, each for the bearing of an adjustable guide vane. The uptakes here each form an essentially ellipsoidally shaped uptake space for a guide vane head of the respective guide vane. A guide vane according to the invention for an adjustable guide vane assembly has a blade body and a guide vane head. The guide vane head is essentially ellipsoidal in shape and is equipped to be accommodated pivotably in an uptake of an inner ring or inner ring segment of the guide vane assembly.
CORE COMPONENT HAVING TOROIDAL STRUCTURES
According to one embodiment of this disclosure a core includes a first end and a second end spaced generally opposite from the first end. The core further includes a stacking axis defined between the first end and second end and a first toroidal structure located between the first end and the second end. The first toroidal structure includes a first passage extending through the first toroidal structure in a first direction that is perpendicular to and passes through the stacking axis. The core also includes a second toroidal structure located between the first toroidal structure and the second end. The second toroidal structure includes a second passage extending through the second toroidal structure in a second direction. The first direction and the second direction are oriented along the stacking axis at a non-zero degree angle with respect to each other.
STATOR HEAT SHIELD FOR A GAS TURBINE, GAS TURBINE WITH SUCH A STATOR HEAT SHIELD AND METHOD OF COOLING A STATOR HEAT SHIELD
A stator heat shield for a gas turbine having a hot gas flow path, is disclosed. The stator heat shield includes a first surface configured to face the hot gas flow path of the gas turbine; a second surface opposite to the first surface; cooling channels for directing cooling fluid from the second surface towards the first surface; and cavities arranged at the first surface for receiving the cooling fluid from at least a part of the cooling channels; wherein at least a part of the cavities each have at least two corresponding cooling channels open thereto, the at least two corresponding cooling channels being inclined towards each other. In use, a vortex is created in the cavity.
HT Enhancement Bumps/Features on Cold Side
The present disclosure is directed to a composite component for a gas turbine engine. The composite component includes a composite wall having a flow side surface and non-flow side surface. The non-flow side surface includes at least one composite cooling projection positioned on and extending outwardly from the non-flow side surface.
TAILORING AIRCRAFT POWERPLANT FLOW PARAMETERS USING INFLATABLE BLADDER(S)
An assembly is provided for an aircraft propulsion system. This assembly includes a flowpath wall and an actuation system. The flowpath wall includes an inflatable bladder with a deformable face skin and an interior volume. The deformable face skin includes an exterior surface that forms a peripheral boundary of a flowpath along the flowpath wall. The interior volume extends within the inflatable bladder to the deformable face skin. The actuation system includes an air system and an actuator. The air system is fluidly coupled to the interior volume. The air system is configured to inflate or deflate the inflatable bladder to change a geometry of the exterior surface. The actuator is disposed in the interior volume. The actuator is configured to mechanically apply a force to the deformable face skin to further change the geometry of the exterior surface.
TAILORING AIRCRAFT POWERPLANT SPLIT LINE WITH INFLATABLE BLADDER(S)
An assembly is provided for an aircraft propulsion system. This assembly includes a propulsor rotor and a flowpath wall. The propulsor rotor is rotatable about an axis. The propulsor rotor includes a plurality of propulsor blades and an inner platform. The propulsor blades are arranged circumferentially about the axis and project radially out from the inner platform. The flowpath wall is next to and downstream of the inner platform. The flowpath wall includes an inflatable bladder and a radial outer surface. The inflatable bladder is configured to change a geometry of the radial outer surface.
TAILORING AIRCRAFT POWERPLANT SPLIT LINE PARAMETER WITH INFLATABLE BLADDER
An assembly is provided for an aircraft propulsion system. This assembly includes a bladed rotor, an inner flowpath, an outer flowpath, a splitter and a flowpath wall. The bladed rotor is rotatable about an axis. The inner flowpath includes an inner flowpath inlet downstream of the bladed rotor. The outer flowpath includes an outer flowpath inlet downstream of the bladed rotor. The outer flowpath inlet is radially outboard of the inner flowpath inlet. The splitter is disposed radially between and partially forms the inner flowpath inlet and the outer flowpath inlet. The flowpath wall is arranged with the splitter and forms a radial inner peripheral boundary of the outer flowpath. The flowpath wall includes an inflatable bladder and a radial outer surface. The inflatable bladder is configured to change a geometry of the radial outer surface.
Tailoring aircraft powerplant split line with inflatable bladder(s)
An assembly is provided for an aircraft propulsion system. This assembly includes a propulsor rotor and a flowpath wall. The propulsor rotor is rotatable about an axis. The propulsor rotor includes a plurality of propulsor blades and an inner platform. The propulsor blades are arranged circumferentially about the axis and project radially out from the inner platform. The flowpath wall is next to and downstream of the inner platform. The flowpath wall includes an inflatable bladder and a radial outer surface. The inflatable bladder is configured to change a geometry of the radial outer surface.