Siemens Energy, Inc.

Douglas R Roth

Mrinal Munshi

Length adjustable braces (A-D) attached between a gas turbine exhaust diffuser () and an exhaust casing () along a horizontal joint () between upper and lower halves (A,B) of the outer diffuser shell. Brace lengths are adjusted to align bolt holes (A,B) in respective bolt bosses (A,B) on the upper and lower halves of the shell. The braces may be turnbuckles () welded to or releasably attached at one end to the shell and at the other end to the casing. Exemplary fittings on the diffuser shell and casing for the brace ends may be clevis fittings () or eye fittings (). The fittings may be configured to support both tension () and compression () of each brace. Two opposed fittings (A,B) across the joint may be configured for insertion of a respective clevis bolt (A,C) in both fittings from the same side.

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Oviedo, FL, United States of America

Douglas R Roth