EP3874130A2 - Aube directrice de diffuseur - Google Patents

Aube directrice de diffuseur

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EP3874130A2
EP3874130A2 EP19886186.6A EP19886186A EP3874130A2 EP 3874130 A2 EP3874130 A2 EP 3874130A2 EP 19886186 A EP19886186 A EP 19886186A EP 3874130 A2 EP3874130 A2 EP 3874130A2
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Prior art keywords
guide vane
compressor discharge
deflector panel
panel
side panel
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EP19886186.6A
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German (de)
English (en)
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EP3874130A4 (fr
Inventor
Daniel L. FOLKERS
Zhenhua Xiao
Vincent C. Martling
Mariano Medrano
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Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corp
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Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corp
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Priority claimed from US16/178,677 external-priority patent/US11156112B2/en
Priority claimed from US16/179,378 external-priority patent/US11021977B2/en
Application filed by Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corp filed Critical Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corp
Publication of EP3874130A2 publication Critical patent/EP3874130A2/fr
Publication of EP3874130A4 publication Critical patent/EP3874130A4/fr
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01D—NON-POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, e.g. STEAM TURBINES
    • F01D9/00—Stators
    • F01D9/02—Nozzles; Nozzle boxes; Stator blades; Guide conduits, e.g. individual nozzles
    • F01D9/023—Transition ducts between combustor cans and first stage of the turbine in gas-turbine engines; their cooling or sealings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01D—NON-POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, e.g. STEAM TURBINES
    • F01D25/00—Component parts, details, or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, other groups
    • F01D25/08—Cooling; Heating; Heat-insulation
    • F01D25/12—Cooling
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
    • F23M—CASINGS, LININGS, WALLS OR DOORS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, e.g. FIREBRIDGES; DEVICES FOR DEFLECTING AIR, FLAMES OR COMBUSTION PRODUCTS IN COMBUSTION CHAMBERS; SAFETY ARRANGEMENTS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR COMBUSTION APPARATUS; DETAILS OF COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F23M9/00—Baffles or deflectors for air or combustion products; Flame shields
    • F23M9/02—Baffles or deflectors for air or combustion products; Flame shields in air inlets
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
    • F23R—GENERATING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS OF HIGH PRESSURE OR HIGH VELOCITY, e.g. GAS-TURBINE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS
    • F23R3/00—Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel
    • F23R3/02—Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the air-flow or gas-flow configuration
    • F23R3/16—Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the air-flow or gas-flow configuration with devices inside the flame tube or the combustion chamber to influence the air or gas flow
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
    • F23R—GENERATING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS OF HIGH PRESSURE OR HIGH VELOCITY, e.g. GAS-TURBINE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS
    • F23R3/00—Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel
    • F23R3/42—Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the arrangement or form of the flame tubes or combustion chambers
    • F23R3/60—Support structures; Attaching or mounting means
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05D—INDEXING SCHEME FOR ASPECTS RELATING TO NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, GAS-TURBINES OR JET-PROPULSION PLANTS
    • F05D2230/00—Manufacture
    • F05D2230/60—Assembly methods
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05D—INDEXING SCHEME FOR ASPECTS RELATING TO NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, GAS-TURBINES OR JET-PROPULSION PLANTS
    • F05D2240/00—Components
    • F05D2240/10—Stators
    • F05D2240/12—Fluid guiding means, e.g. vanes
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05D—INDEXING SCHEME FOR ASPECTS RELATING TO NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, GAS-TURBINES OR JET-PROPULSION PLANTS
    • F05D2240/00—Components
    • F05D2240/35—Combustors or associated equipment
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05D—INDEXING SCHEME FOR ASPECTS RELATING TO NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, GAS-TURBINES OR JET-PROPULSION PLANTS
    • F05D2250/00—Geometry
    • F05D2250/20—Three-dimensional
    • F05D2250/27—Three-dimensional hyperboloid
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05D—INDEXING SCHEME FOR ASPECTS RELATING TO NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, GAS-TURBINES OR JET-PROPULSION PLANTS
    • F05D2250/00—Geometry
    • F05D2250/30—Arrangement of components
    • F05D2250/34—Arrangement of components translated
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05D—INDEXING SCHEME FOR ASPECTS RELATING TO NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, GAS-TURBINES OR JET-PROPULSION PLANTS
    • F05D2250/00—Geometry
    • F05D2250/70—Shape
    • F05D2250/74—Shape given by a set or table of xyz-coordinates
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05D—INDEXING SCHEME FOR ASPECTS RELATING TO NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, GAS-TURBINES OR JET-PROPULSION PLANTS
    • F05D2260/00—Function
    • F05D2260/96—Preventing, counteracting or reducing vibration or noise

Definitions

  • This disclosure relates generally to a guide vane for use in a compressor discharge region of a gas turbine engine and more specifically to surface profile for the diffuser guide vane.
  • a gas turbine engine typically comprises a multi-stage compressor coupled to a multi-stage turbine via an axial shaft. Air enters the gas turbine engine through the compressor where its temperature and pressure increase as it passes through subsequent stages of the compressor. The compressed air is then directed to one or more combustors where it mixes with a fuel source to create a combustible mixture. This mixture is ignited in the combustors to create a flow of hot combustion gases. These gases are directed into the turbine causing the turbine to rotate, thereby driving the compressor.
  • the output of the gas turbine engine can be mechanical thrust through exhaust from the turbine or shaft power from the rotation of an axial shaft, where the axial shaft can drive a generator to produce electricity.
  • the compressor and turbine each comprise a plurality of rotating blades and stationary vanes having an airfoil extending into the flow of compressed air or flow of hot combustion gases.
  • Each blade or vane has a particular set of design criteria which must be met in order to provide the necessary work to the passing flow through the compressor and the turbine.
  • the air from the compressor is directed to a compressor dischaige plenum, which is a large volume area contained within the engine case and receives compressed air from the compressor and is in fluid communication with the combustion sections of the gas turbine engine.
  • a compressor dischaige plenum which is a large volume area contained within the engine case and receives compressed air from the compressor and is in fluid communication with the combustion sections of the gas turbine engine.
  • the one or more transition ducts are positioned within the compressor discharge plenum.
  • Compressed air in the compressor discharge plenum typically circulates throughout the plenum and can cool the one or more transition ducts before the air moves towards the combustion section.
  • the airflow through the plenum can be non-uniform and recirculate in certain regions of the compressor discharge plenum, thus creating instabilities between the individual combustion systems due to the fluctuations in airflow.
  • the present disclosure discloses a diffuser guide vane having a profile configured to direct a flow of compressed air from a compressor and towards a combustion system.
  • a guide vane for a compressor dischaige plenum comprises a guide support system, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a deflector panel secured to the mounting system and extending between the first side panel and the second side panel.
  • the deflector panel has a curved profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values X, Y, and Z as set forth in Table 1.
  • the X, Y, and Z values are measured in inches from a center point of a bottom surface of the deflector panel, such that when the coordinate values are connected by smooth continuing arcs, a plurality of profile sections are defined.
  • the curved profile is formed when the profile sections are joined together with smooth curves.
  • a guide vane for a compressor discharge plenum comprises a guide support system, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a deflector panel secured to the mounting system and extending between the first side panel and the second side panel.
  • the deflector panel has a curved profile within an envelope of approximately -0.050 to +0.050 inches in a direction normal to any surface of the curved profile.
  • the curved profile is substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values X, Y, and Z as set forth in Table 1 wherein the X, Y, and Z values are in inches and measured from a center point of a bottom surface of the deflector panel.
  • profile sections of the deflector panel are defined.
  • the curved profile is formed by joining together the profile sections with smooth curves.
  • a compressor discharge region of a gas turbine engine comprises a compressor discharge case, a bullhorn bracket coupled to a portion of the compressor discharge case, and a guide vane for directing air flow in the compressor discharge plenum.
  • the guide vane which is coupled to the bullhorn bracket, comprises a guide support system, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a deflector panel secured to the mounting system and extending between the first side panel and the second side panel.
  • the deflector panel has a curved profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values X, Y, and Z as set forth in Table 1, where the X Y, and Z values are in inches measured from a center point of a bottom surface of the deflector panel. When the coordinate values are connected by smooth continuing arcs, profile sections of the deflector panel are defined.
  • the guide vane is formed by joining the profile sections together using smooth curves.
  • FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of a portion of a gas turbine engine in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a guide vane in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is an alternate perspective view of a guide vane in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a deflector panel of the guide vane of FIGS. 2 and 3 in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is an alternate perspective view of the deflector panel of FIG. 4 in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 depicts a pair of profile sections of the deflector panel in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 depicts the coordinate values, profile sections and curved profile of the deflector panel in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 depicts the profile sections of the deflector panel in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 depicts the profile sections and curved profile of the deflector panel in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a transition duct in accordance with the prior art.
  • FIG. 11 is an alternate perspective view of a portion of the transition duct on
  • FIG. 10 in accordance with the prior art.
  • FIG. 12 is a cross section view of a portion of a gas turbine engine in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13 is an elevation view of a damping member in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 14 is a cross section view taken through the damping member of FIG. 13 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 15 is a partial cross section of the gas turbine engine depicted in FIG. 12.
  • FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a portion of a transition duct in accordance with an embodiment of the present di sclosure.
  • FIG. 17 is an elevation view of the transition duct in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 18 is a cross section view taken through a portion of the transition duct of
  • FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of a transition duct in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a method of adjusting a location of an inlet to a transition duct in a gas turbine engine.
  • the present disclosure is intended for use in a gas turbine engine, such as a gas turbine used for power generation. As such, the present disclosure is capable of being used in a variety of turbine operating environments, regardless of the manufacturer.
  • a gas turbine engine is circumferentially disposed about an engine centerline, or axial centerline axis.
  • the engine includes a compressor, a combustion section and a turbine with the turbine coupled to the compressor via an engine shaft.
  • air compressed in the compressor mixes with fuel and is burned in the combustion section and expanded in the turbine.
  • the air compressed in the compressor and the fuel mixture expanded in the turbine can both be referred to as a“hot gas stream flow” or combustion gases.
  • the turbine includes rotors that, in response to the fluid expansion, rotate, thereby driving the compressor.
  • the turbine comprises alternating rows of rotary turbine blades, and static airfoils, often referred to as vanes.
  • FIGS. 1-9 A portion of the gas turbine engine in which the present disclosure can operate is depicted in FIG. 1.
  • a compressor discharge region 100 comprises a compressor discharge case 102 which envelopes or surrounds an exit area of the compressor and receives air from the compressor.
  • a bullhorn bracket 104 is coupled to a portion of the compressor discharge case 102 and a guide vane
  • 106 is provided for directing airflow from the compressor and through the compressor discharge plenum.
  • the air flow is indicated by a series of arrows in FIG. 1.
  • the guide vane 106 comprises a guide support system 108 having multiple individual components used in supporting a deflector panel 110 and for mounting the deflector panel in the proper location of the compressor discharge plenum 102.
  • the exact configuration of the guide support system 108 can vary depending on the specific engine configuration.
  • One such acceptable mounting configuration is to couple the guide vane 106 to the bullhorn bracket 104.
  • the bullhorn bracket 104 is also typically used to support a transition duct 105.
  • the guide vane 106 further comprises a first side panel 112 and a second side panel 114, where the second side panel 114 is positioned generally parallel to the first side panel 112.
  • the deflector panel 110 is secured to the guide support system 108 and extends between the first side panel 112 and the second side panel 114.
  • the deflector panel 110 can be secured by a variety of means such as welding or a plurality of fasteners (not depicted).
  • the deflector panel 110 has a curved profile substantially in accordance with
  • the X, Y, and Z values of Table 1 correspond to a series of points along opposing surfaces 116 and 118.
  • the opposing surfaces 116 and 118 are typically at least 0.062 inches thick but may vary.
  • Cartesian coordinate values are measured in inches from a center point of a bottom surface of the deflector panel, as shown in FIG. 7.
  • the representative Cartesian coordinates are shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 and are connected by smooth continuing arcs to thereby define profile sections 120 of the deflector panel 110.
  • the profile sections 120 which are shown in FIG. 8, are joined together smoothly to form a curved profile 122 of the deflector panel 110.
  • the curved profile is shown in FIG. 9.
  • the deflector panel 110 has a height of approximately 18 inches, as measured from a midpoint of the lower most section of the deflector panel to an upper most section at the opposing end of the deflector panel. For purposes of defining the deflector panel 110, this origin corresponds to a Z value of 0.000.
  • the guide vane 106 further comprises a mounting system 124 for securing the guide vane to the compressor discharge case 102.
  • the guide vane 106 can be secured to the compressor discharge case 102, via the bullhorn bracket 104, with a plurality of fasteners, as depicted in FIG. 1.
  • the guide vane 106 which serves to direct compressed air from all areas of the compressor, may be fabricated in multiple parts in order to create the overall guide vane shape in the compressor discharge region 100.
  • the deflector panel 110 operates in a relatively low temperature environment, as compressed air exiting the engine compressor enters the compressor discharge case at approximately 700 deg. F.
  • the deflector panel 110 and other related components can be fabricated from a low temperature material such as stainless steel.
  • the deflector panel 110 can be fabricated as a forging or casting.
  • Table 1 for determining the profile of the deflector panel 110 are generated and shown to three decimal places. These values in Table 1 are for a nominal, uncoated deflector panel. However, there are typical manufacturing tolerances as well as possible coatings, which can cause the profile of the deflector panel to vary from the values of Table 1. Accordingly, in an alternate embodiment of the disclosure, the deflector panel
  • curved profile 122 within an envelope of approximately -0.050 to +0.050 inches in a direction normal to any surface location of the curved profile. This range for the curved profile accounts for manufacturing variations or assembly issues of the guide vane
  • the deflector panel 110 of the guide vane 106 forms an important part of a flow path in the compressor discharge region 100 between a compressor and a combustor of a gas turbine engine, such that airflow from the compressor enters the compressor discharge region 100 and is directed radially outward towards the transition duct
  • the deflector panel 110 also helps direct airflow forward towards an inlet of the combustor 130.
  • the curved profile 122 for deflector panel 110 is configured such that it helps to maintain attachment of the airflow from the compressor, reducing the likelihood of flow separation and pressure loss.
  • the coordinate values given in Table 1 below provide a nominal profile envelope for the deflector panel disclosed herein.
  • Some embodiments of the disclosure relate generally to a method and apparatus for mounting a transition duct in a gas turbine engine. More specifically, some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the use of a damping member and adjustable mounting system for use in securing a transition duct within a gas turbine engine.
  • a transition duct 10 in accordance with the prior art is depicted in FIGS. 10 and 11.
  • the transition duct 10 has a generally circular inlet end 12 which tapers to an arc-shaped frame-like outlet end 14 that is coupled to an inlet of the turbine for directing combustion gases from the combustion system and to the turbine.
  • the transition duct is subject to extreme vibrations, which can cause wear and distress on the transition duct and its adjacent engine components.
  • transition duct connecting the combustion system to the turbine Due to the complex and changing geometry between a combustion system and a turbine, it is often difficult to properly align a transition duct connecting the combustion system to the turbine.
  • Traditional transition ducts utilize a fixed mounting system 16 and do not compensate for misalignment between a combustion system and tire turbine.
  • FIGS. 12-19 Some embodiments of the present disclosure are depicted in FIGS. 12-19.
  • a system 300 for reducing vibrations between a combustion system and a gas turbine engine comprises a transition duct 302 connecting a combustion system 304 to an inlet 306 of a turbine.
  • a first mounting mechanism 308 connects the transition duct 302 to the turbine inlet 306 while a second mounting system 310 couples a forward portion of the transition duct 302 to an aft end of the combustion system 304.
  • the first mounting mechanism 308 can be a hinge bracket or other mechanism attached to the turbine inlet 306, while the second mounting mechanism 310 is preferably a fixed bracket secured to a frame in the compressor discharge case 312.
  • the system 300 also comprises a damping member
  • damping member 314 positioned between the first mounting mechanism 308 and the turbine inlet of the gas turbine engine 300. This is shown as region A in FIG. 12 and also in FIG. 15.
  • the same damping member can be utilized in other mounting regions, such as region B, which is between the second mounting mechanism 310 and the gas turbine engine 300. More specifically, the damping member 314 can be mounted between the bracket of the second mounting mechanism 310 and the compressor discharge case 312. A similar damping member can be placed in other component interfaces, such as between a diffuser guide vane
  • the damping member 314 comprises a flat plate-like configuration comprising one or more layers of composite material 316 positioned between multiple layers of sheet metal 318. This multi-layer arrangement is shown in cross section in FIG. 14.
  • the damping member 314 also comprises a plurality of openings 320, where the openings 320 are in the layers of sheet metal 318 and are similar to punches in the sheet metal 318. Edges of raw sheet metal from the openings 320 engage the one or more layers of composite material 316 when the layers are sandwiched together.
  • the one or more layers of composite material 316 can be a variety of materials. One such acceptable material is vermiculite due to its high temperature capability. When coupled with thin sheets of metal, this material woiks to absorb vibrations between adjacent combustor components.
  • a transition duct includes an adjustable mounting system 700. Details of the adjustable mounting system are more clearly defined in FIGS. 18 and 19.
  • the adjustable mounting system 700 comprises a support plate 702 secured to an inlet ring 704 of a transition duct.
  • the support plate 702 can be secured to the inlet ring 704 by a variety of means such as welding or brazing.
  • the support plate 702 can be integrally formed with the inlet ring 704, such as in a casting.
  • the support plate 702 further comprises a slot 706 and a plurality of clearance holes 708.
  • the slot 706 is U-shaped, but the exact configuration and shape of the slot 706 can vary depending on preferred manufacturing techniques and other components of the adjustable mounting system
  • the clearance holes 708 are circular. However, in an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure, the clearance holes 708 can be non-circular.
  • An H-block plate 710 is positioned adjacent a forward face 712 of the support plate 702.
  • the H-block plate 710 also has a plurality of first holes 714 and a leg portion 716 extending through the slot 706 in the support plate 702.
  • One or more backing plates 718 are positioned adjacent an aft face 720 of the support plate 702. The one or more backing plates
  • two backing plates are utilized, each with a second hole
  • the exact configuration of the backing plates 718 can vary depending on the configuration of the support plate 702.
  • a plurality of fasteners 724 are utilized to couple the H-block plate 710, the support plate 702, and the one or more backing plates 718 together.
  • the second holes 722 in the backing plates 718 are threaded such that the fasteners 724 engage the threads of the second holes 722, thus drawing the H-block 710 and backing plates 718 into contact with the support plate 702.
  • alternate means by which the fasteners 724 can be secured in place include placing a nut or other retaining device on the threaded portion of the fastener 724 adjacent the one or more backing plates 718.
  • the fasteners 724 can be tack welded to the H-block plate 710, or anti-rotation tabs (not shown) can be used to prevent the fasteners 724 from coming loose and backing out of the threaded second holes 722. Other similar retention methods can be used.
  • One of the advantages of the present disclosure is the ability to adjust the location of the inlet to a transition duct, or inlet ring 704, generally in a plane parallel to that of the support plate 702.
  • the transition duct in which the adjustable mounting system 700 operates is supported in place by a bracket 750.
  • the bracket 750 commonly referred to as a bullhorn bracket, includes arms 752 and fingers 754 which engage openings created by the H-block plate 710 and the support plate 702 and support the weight of the transition duct, as shown in
  • FIG. 16 This ability to adjust the location of the transition duct inlet is provided as a result of the plurality of clearance holes 708 compared to that of the plurality of first holes 714 and second holes 722. That is, the plurality of clearance holes 708 are larger in diameter than the plurality of first holes 714 and second holes 722, resulting in a gap 726. Due to the gap 726 between the fasteners 724 and the support plate 702, the inlet ring 704, and thus the transition duct, is capable of small planar adjustments until the fasteners 724 are locked down and the
  • H-block plate 710 and the one or more backing plates 718 are pulled together and lock the support plate 702 in place.
  • the embodiment depicted in FIGS. 16-19 include circular clearance holes 708.
  • non-circular holes, such as racetrack shaped holes can also be utilized, thus creating even further adjustment capability.
  • a method of adjusting a location of an inlet to a transition duct in a gas turbine engine is provided in FIG. 20.
  • This method 1100 may be performed utilizing a fixture simulating known positions of the tuibine inlet and a combustor, such that the transition ducts are properly configured prior to being installed in a gas turbine engine.
  • a transition duct is provided for coupling a combustion system to an inlet of a turbine.
  • the transition duct has a support plate secured to an inlet ring of a transition duct, where the support plate comprises a slot and a plurality of clearance holes, an H-block plate having a leg portion and a plurality of first holes, and one or more backing plates each having a second hole.
  • a step 1104 an outlet end of the transition duct is positioned relative to a turbine inlet. Then, in a step 1106, a second mounting mechanism is secured to support the inlet end or inlet ring of the transition duct. This second mounting mechanism can be a bullhorn bracket, as discussed above.
  • the H-block plate is slid through the slot in the support plate. One or more backing plates are placed against the support plate in a step
  • transition duct and support plate are adjusted in position relative to the H-block plate and one or more backing plates such that the transition duct is properly aligned at its inlet end relative to a known position for the combustion system.
  • a fastener is placed through a first hole, a clearance hole, and a second hole such that the H-block plate and the one or more backing plates contact the support plate and are secured together.

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L'invention concerne une aube directrice destinée à être utilisée dans un plénum de refoulement de compresseur d'un moteur à turbine à gaz. L'aube directrice comprend un système de support de guidage, un premier panneau latéral, un second panneau latéral et un panneau déflecteur fixé au système de montage et s'étendant entre le premier panneau latéral et le second panneau latéral. Le panneau déflecteur a un profil incurvé sensiblement conformément à des valeurs de coordonnées cartésiennes de X, Y et Z telles que définies dans le tableau 1, dans lequel les valeurs X, Y et Z sont exprimées en pouces à partir d'un point central d'une surface inférieure du panneau déflecteur. Les valeurs de coordonnées sont reliées par des arcs continus lisses pour former des sections de profil et les sections de profil sont jointes entre elles de manière lisse pour former le profil incurvé de l'aube de guidage.
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