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Liquid cooled gas turbine buckets
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1976-12-13
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Granted: 1979-05-29
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Expires: 1996-12-13
Abstract
Abstract Turbine buckets are designed for use in an environment of ultra-high temperatures by incorporating therein water cooling channels using preformed tubes which are located beneath an outer protective layer. This layer is preferably composed of an inner skin which provides high thermal conductivity and an outer skin which provides protection from hot corrosion.
Inventors
- 👤 Rodger O. Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:00
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D5/00; F01D5/12; F01D5/14; F01D5/18; F01D5/185; F05; F05D; F05D2240/00; F05D2240/80; F05D2240/81; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A water-cooled gas turbine bucket comprising an airfoil cast from an alloy and having a core with a smooth surface, a thermally conductive layer in heat exchange contact with said surface, a multiplicity of cooling tubes embedded in the thermally conductive layer and each tube being space apart from each adjacent tube, and a protective skin covering the thermally conductive layer to provide protection from hot corrosion for said layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A water-cooled gas turbine bucket comprising an airfoil cast from an alloy and having a core with a smooth surface, a thermally conductive layer in heat exchange contact with said surface, a multiplicity of cooling tubes embedded in the thermally conductive layer and each tube being space apart from each adjacent tube, and a protective skin covering the thermally conductive layer to provide protection from hot corrosion for said layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
86 words
The turbine bucket of claim 1, wherein (a) said airfoil is cast from a member selected from the group consisting of nickel-base alloy, cobalt-base alloy and chromium-nickel-iron alloy, (b) said tubing is formed from chromium-nickel-iron alloy, (c) said thermally conductive layer is selected from the group consisting of copper and oxide dispersion strengthened copper, and (d) said outer skin is a member selected from the group consisting of FeCrAlY and an alloy consisting essentially of 50-80% by weight of nickel and 20-50% by weight of chromium.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The turbine bucket of claim 2, wherein the airfoil is cast from chromium-nickel-iron alloy said thermally conductive layer is copper and said outer skin is Ni-50Cr.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-05-28 | 1982-11-27 | 1983-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-28 | 1986-11-27 | 1987-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-28 | 1990-11-27 | 1991-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |