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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 19, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 08, 2008
Dougas A. Keller, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Malberto F. Gonzalez, Orlando, FL (US);
Jay A. Morrison, Oviedo, FL (US);
Dougas A. Keller, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Malberto F. Gonzalez, Orlando, FL (US);
Jay A. Morrison, Oviedo, FL (US);
Siemens Energy, Inc., Orlando, FL (US);
Abstract
A structure for use in high temperature applications is provided. The structure may include an inner ceramic matrix composite (CMC) material (). At least a portion of this CMC material includes waves that define a first wavy surface (and an opposed second wavy surface (). A ceramic insulation material () may be bonded with the first wavy surface and includes a distal surface () for exposure to a high temperature environment. A core material () is bonded with at least a portion of the second wavy surface. One or more cooling channels () are disposed in the core material. An outer CMC material () may be joined to a portion of the inner CMC material. The core material is a material different than a matrix material of the inner CMC material.