Patent classifications
F05D2300/606
Geared turbofan arrangement with core split power ratio
A propulsor section includes a propulsor having a plurality of blades rotatable about an engine longitudinal axis. A compressor section includes a low pressure compressor and a high pressure compressor. A turbine section includes a low pressure turbine that drives the propulsor through an epicyclic gear arrangement, and includes a second turbine that drives the high pressure compressor. A power ratio is provided by the combination of a first power input of the low pressure compressor and a second power input of the high pressure compressor. The power ratio is defined by the second power input divided by the first power input. The power ratio is equal to, or greater than, 1.0 and less than, or equal to, 1.4.
Hybrid turbine blade for improved engine performance or architecture
A blade has an attachment root and an airfoil, the airfoil having a proximal end and a distal end. The blade has a compositional variation along the airfoil.
Multiple materials and microstructures in cast alloys
Methods for creating a cast component, along with the resulting cast components, are provided. The method may include heating a mold having a cavity therein; supplying a first molten metal material into the cavity of the mold such that the first molten metal material is directed to a first portion of the cavity of the mold; supplying a second molten metal material into the cavity of the mold such that the second molten metal material is directed to a second portion of the cavity of the mold, wherein the first molten metal material is compositionally different than the second molten metal material; and thereafter, allowing the first molten metal material and the second molten metal material to form the cast component.
MULTIPLE MATERIALS AND MICROSTRUCTURES IN CAST ALLOYS
Cast components are provided that include a first section comprising a first metal material and having first grains with a first average grain size and a second section comprising a second metal material and having second grains with a second average grain size.
Geared gas turbine engine arrangement with core split power ratio
A gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a propulsor section, a compressor section including a low pressure compressor and a second compressor section, and a turbine section including a low pressure turbine and a high pressure turbine. The low pressure turbine drives the low pressure compressor and the gear arrangement to drive the propulsor. A core split power ratio is provided by power input to the high pressure compressor divided by a power input to the low pressure compressor measured in horsepower.
Dual alloy turbine rotors and methods for manufacturing the same
Dual alloy turbine rotors and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. The dual alloy turbine rotor comprises an assembled blade ring and a hub bonded to the assembled blade ring. The assembled blade ring comprises a first alloy selected from the group consisting of a single crystal alloy, a directionally solidified alloy, or an equi-axed alloy. The hub comprises a second alloy. The method comprises positioning a hub within a blade ring to define an interface between the hub and the blade ring. The interface is a non-contacting interface or a contacting interface. The interface is enclosed by a pair of diaphragms. The interface is vacuum sealed. The blade ring is bonded to the hub after the vacuum sealing step.
Multifunctional nanocellular single crystal nickel for turbine applications
A nanocellular single crystal nickel based material is provided having a thermal diffusivity in the range of 0.0002 cm{circumflex over ( )}2/s to 0.02 cm{circumflex over ( )}2/s and a thermal conductivity in the range of 0.024 W/mK to 9.4 W/mK. The nanocellular single crystal nickel based material may be used to form turbine engine components. The nanocellular single crystal nickel based material may be produced by providing a first solution containing a nickel precursor and deionized water, providing a second solution containing a structure controlling polymer/surfactant and an alcohol, mixing the first and second solutions into a solution containing a reducing agent to form a third solution, and processing the third solution to create the nanocellular single crystal based material.
METHODS FOR PROCESSING BONDED DUAL ALLOY ROTORS INCLUDING DIFFERENTIAL HEAT TREATMENT PROCESSES
Methods for processing bonded dual alloy rotors are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes obtaining a bonded dual alloy rotor including rotor blades bonded to a hub disk. The rotor blades and hub disk are composed of different alloys. A minimum processing temperature (T.sub.DISK.sub._.sub.PROCESS.sub._.sub.MIN) for the hub disk and a maximum critical temperature for the rotor blades (T.sub.BLADE.sub._.sub.MAX) is established such that T.sub.BLADE.sub._.sub.MAX is less than T.sub.DISK.sub._.sub.PROCESS.sub._.sub.MIN. A differential heat treatment process is then performed during which the hub disk is heated to processing temperatures equal to or greater than T.sub.DISK.sub._.sub.PROCESS.sub._.sub.MIN, while at least a volumetric majority of each of the rotor blades is maintained at temperatures below T.sub.BLADE.sub._.sub.MAX. Such a targeted differential heat treatment process enables desired metallurgical properties (e.g., precipitate hardening) to be created within the hub disk, while preserving the high temperature properties of the rotor blades and any blade coating present thereon.
PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A BLADE FOR A TURBOMACHINE
The invention relates to a method for producing a blade (10) for a turbo machine, especially for an aviation engine, comprising at least the following steps: provision of a monocrystalline or polycrystalline basic body (14) with a supporting surface (16), and generative construction of a blade airfoil (12) of the blade (10) on the supporting surface (16) by layer-by-layer melting and/or sintering of a metallic and/or ceramic powder consisting of a first material (18) or material mixture; and separation of the blade airfoil (12) from the supporting surface (16) of the basic body (14) on a parting surface (20) of the blade airfoil (12).
A further aspect of the invention relates to a blade which is obtainable and/or is obtained by means of such a method.
GEARED TURBOFAN ARRANGEMENT WITH CORE SPLIT POWER RATIO
A propulsor section includes a propulsor having a plurality of blades rotatable about an engine longitudinal axis. A compressor section includes a low pressure compressor and a high pressure compressor. A turbine section includes a low pressure turbine that drives the propulsor through an epicyclic gear arrangement, and includes a second turbine that drives the high pressure compressor. A power ratio is provided by the combination of a first power input of the low pressure compressor and a second power input of the high pressure compressor. The power ratio is defined by the second power input divided by the first power input. The power ratio is equal to, or greater than, 1.0 and less than, or equal to, 1.4.