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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 17, 2015
Filed:
Mar. 29, 2012
Zheji Liu, Olean, NY (US);
Zheji Liu, Olean, NY (US);
Dresser-Rand Company, Olean, NY (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for attenuating noise, vibration, and/or acoustic energy in a turbomachine. The apparatus includes a first base plate having first base plate perforations defined therethrough. The apparatus also includes first and second spacers each extending from the first base plate, being spaced apart from each other, and defining a first channel therebetween. The apparatus further includes a first insert disposed in the first channel and having insert perforations defined therethrough, the first base plate, the first and second spacers, and the first insert at least partially defining a first acoustic chamber therebetween, wherein the base plate perforations and the insert perforations are in communication with the first acoustic chamber.