US4470755A
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Guide blade set for diverging jet streams in a steam turbine
Assignee: Alstom SA
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Filing: 1982-04-22
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Granted: 1984-09-11
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Expires: 2002-04-22
Abstract
Abstract A guide blade set for diverging jet streams in a steam turbine which has blades (2, 2') whose concave and convex surfaces are orthogonal firstly to the jet stream floor plate (3) and secondly to the jet stream passage ceiling plate (4) at their respective ends. Efficiency is improved by reducing losses in the neighbourhood of the jet stream ceiling plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond Bessay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:33
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D5/00; F01D5/12; F01D5/14; F01D5/141; F01D5/142; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S415/00; Y10S415/914
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A guide blade set for diverging streams in a steam turbine, said turbine comprising a floor plate and a ceiling plate spaced from said floor plate, blades being disposed between said floor plate and said ceiling plate, said floor plate extending generally parallel to the axis of the turbine, and said ceiling plate being conical and forming a diverging angle with the axis of the turbine in the direction of steam flow, the improvement wherein the blades are curved longitudinally such that concave and convex surfaces of said blades at one end are orthogonal to the jet stream floor plate at their juncture therewith and at the other end are orthogonal to the jet stream ceiling plate at their juncture therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A guide blade set for diverging streams in a steam turbine, said turbine comprising a floor plate and a ceiling plate spaced from said floor plate, blades being disposed between said floor plate and said ceiling plate, said floor plate extending generally parallel to the axis of the turbine, and said ceiling plate being conical and forming a diverging angle with the axis of the turbine in the direction of steam flow, the improvement wherein the blades are curved longitudinally such that concave and convex surfaces of said blades at one end are orthogonal to the jet stream floor plate at their juncture therewith and at the other end are orthogonal to the jet stream ceiling plate at their juncture therewith.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
The guide blade set as claimed in claim 1, wherein the blades are straight from the floor plate for a distance substantially beyond the floor plate and terminate in curved portions whose ends remote from the floor plate contact the jet stream ceiling plate, and wherein the change between the straight section and the curved section of said blades in closer to the ceiling plate than to said floor plate.
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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) | 1987-09-11 | 1988-03-12 | 1988-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-09-11 | 1992-03-12 | 1992-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-09-11 | 1996-03-12 | 1996-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |