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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2010
Andres Jose Garcia Crespo, Greenville, SC (US);
Robert Walter Coign, Piedmont, SC (US);
David Richard Johns, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Gary Charles Liotta, Greenville, SC (US);
Andres Jose Garcia Crespo, Greenville, SC (US);
Robert Walter Coign, Piedmont, SC (US);
David Richard Johns, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Gary Charles Liotta, Greenville, SC (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
A nozzle is disclosed for use in a turbine or compressor. In an embodiment, each of a plurality of vanes is supported by an outer shroud including a plurality of outer shroud segments disposed adjacent to adjoining segments in end-to-end relationship. Each segment includes a hole therethrough, dimensioned to receive a vane extension sleeve. This system may be used in conjunction with a modulated cooling system and may allow for improved removal for overhaul.