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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 2021
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2018
Chromalloy Gas Turbine Llc, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (US);
Daniel L. Folkers, Stuart, FL (US);
Charles A. Ellis, Stuart, FL (US);
Pedro E. Rivero, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (US);
Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for reducing the vibrations to a transition duct and improving the assembly and fit-up of a transition duct relative to a combustion system are disclosed. A damping member is provided between the transition duct and its mounting points to the gas turbine engine. The damping member comprises one or more layers of a composite material positioned between layers of sheet metal. An adjustable mounting system is also provided for the transition duct to allow for movement of a transition duct relative to the combustion liner.