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Turbine engine with cooled P3 air to impeller rear cavity
Assignee: Pratt and Whitney Canada Corp
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Filing: 1998-04-21
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Granted: 2000-03-14
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Expires: 2018-04-21
Abstract
Abstract An air distribution system for an impeller rear cavity, including an air bleed at the compressor impeller tip for bleeding pressurized air into the rear cavity, and a second stream of P3 air is passed into the rear cavity area after having been cooled by a heat exchanger. The mixing of the cooled P3 air with the bleed air from the impeller tip reduces the temperature of the pressurized air in the rear cavity to reduce degradation of the impeller as well as to provide a flow of cooling air for the central bearing.
Inventors
- 👤 Xiaoliu Liu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:09
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04D; F04D29/00; F04D29/58; F04D29/582; F04D29/584; F02; F02C; F02C7/00; F02C7/12; F02C7/16; F02C7/18; F02C7/185; F04D29/05; F04D29/051; F04D29/0513; F04D29/056; F04D29/059; F04D29/26; F04D29/28; F04D29/284
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A turbine engine comprising a casing; a compressor section within the casing having a centrifugal impeller including an impeller tip and a diffuser surrounding the impeller tip, whereby P3 pressurized air exits from the diffuser; a turbine section; a shaft mounted for rotation about a central longitudinal axis connecting the impeller to the turbine section; a central bearing mounted to the casing downstream of the impeller and supporting the shaft; the impeller defining a rear cavity between the impeller and the turbine section and a cavity wall surrounding the rear cavity in the central bearing; means diverting a first stream of air from the impeller tip into the rear cavity; means for diverting a second stream of P3 air through a heat exchanger for cooling the second stream of P3 air; and means for passing the cooled P3 air from the heat exchanger to the rear cavity to mix with the first stream of air, whereby the temperature of the resulting mixed P3 air in the rear cavity is reduced at least to the point of improving the hub life of the impeller and eliminating the requirement of bearing seals for the central thrust bearing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A turbine engine comprising a casing; a compressor section within the casing having a centrifugal impeller including an impeller tip and a diffuser surrounding the impeller tip, whereby P3 pressurized air exits from the diffuser; a turbine section; a shaft mounted for rotation about a central longitudinal axis connecting the impeller to the turbine section; a central bearing mounted to the casing downstream of the impeller and supporting the shaft; the impeller defining a rear cavity between the impeller and the turbine section and a cavity wall surrounding the rear cavity in the central bearing; means diverting a first stream of air from the impeller tip into the rear cavity; means for diverting a second stream of P3 air through a heat exchanger for cooling the second stream of P3 air; and means for passing the cooled P3 air from the heat exchanger to the rear cavity to mix with the first stream of air, whereby the temperature of the resulting mixed P3 air in the rear cavity is reduced at least to the point of improving the hub life of the impeller and eliminating the requirement of bearing seals for the central thrust bearing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The turbine engine as defined in claim 1, wherein the central bearing is cooled by the flow of mixed P3 air from the impeller rear cavity.
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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) | 2003-03-14 | 2003-09-13 | 2004-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-03-14 | 2007-09-13 | 2008-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-03-14 | 2011-09-13 | 2012-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |