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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2023
Filed:
Feb. 15, 2022
Cummins Inc., Columbus, IN (US);
Nikhil Doiphode, Columbus, IN (US);
Todd M. Wieland, Columbus, IN (US);
CUMMINS INC., Columbus, IN (US);
Abstract
A method and system are provided for repairing a nozzle ring having a defect adjacent a transition between a ring plate and an inner skirt of the nozzle ring, comprising: forming at least one cut to detach at least one of a portion of the inner skirt, a portion of the transition, and a portion of the ring plate, thereby forming a joint surface and removing at least a portion of the defect; providing a replacement ring including replacement components for the detached at least one of a portion of the inner skirt, a portion of the transition, and a portion of the ring plate; and attaching the replacement ring to the nozzle ring at the joint surface using one of brazing or welding.