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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 12, 2024
Filed:
Sep. 01, 2022
Solar Turbines Incorporated, San Diego, CA (US);
Megan K. Waller, San Diego, CA (US);
Jeffrey B. Stewart, Cross Hill, SC (US);
George Prater, San Diego, CA (US);
James Maleski, Lakewood, CO (US);
Victor Antonio Chagala Galicia, Tijuana, MX;
Antonio Fajardo Celis, El Florido, MX;
Marius Dumitrascu, San Diego, CA (US);
Jeffrey Tarczy, San Diego, CA (US);
Solar Turbines Incorporated, San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
Tip shrouds or other shrouds with multi-slope geometries are generally implemented using segments, since performing the necessary cut for an alternative split-ring design is difficult given conventional cutting processes. However, a segmented design generally results in more leakage, relative to a split-ring design. Accordingly, a split-ring multi-slope design is disclosed that can be more easily manufactured. In particular, a continuous ring may be cut along a linear path to produce a split ring, and then the ends of the split ring may be machined to form complementary shiplap portions. The split ring may then be compressed for installation by overlapping the shiplap portions, to form a seal against leakage through the shroud.