Abstract:
An asymmetric vane assembly includes a high count vane section including a first plurality of vanes oriented in a first position. The asymmetric vane assembly also includes a low count vane section including a second plurality of vanes oriented in a second position, a total number of vanes in the first plurality of vanes being greater than a total number of vanes in the second plurality of vanes, and each vane of the high count vane section and each vane of the low count vane section having substantially similar internal core geometry.
Abstract:
An airfoil assembly includes an airfoil that has an exterior wall that defines an interior cavity. The exterior wall extends between a leading end and a trailing end and an open inboard end and an open outboard end. The exterior wall is formed of a high temperature-resistant material selected from refractory metal-based alloys, ceramic-based material or combinations thereof. A support frame extends in the interior cavity and protrudes from the interior cavity through at least one of the open inboard end and the open outboard end.
Abstract:
A vane assembly for a gas turbine engine may include a plurality of vanes being arranged in vane groupings symmetrically spaced circumferentially from each other. Each vane grouping may include at least a first and a second vane. The at least first and second vanes may be spaced from each other at a first pitch. Each vane grouping may be spaced from each other at a second pitch. The first pitch may be dissimilar from the second pitch.
Abstract:
A film cooled component includes multiple film cooling holes. At least one of the film cooling holes has an elliptical cross sectional opening along the exterior surface of the film cooled component.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to a refractory metal core for use in forming varying thickness microcircuits in turbine engine components, a process for forming the refractory metal core, and a process for forming the turbine engine components. The refractory metal core is used in the casting of a turbine engine component. The core is formed by a sheet of refractory metal material having a curved trailing edge portion integrally formed with a leading edge portion.
Abstract:
An airfoil piece includes at least one inner ceramic matrix composite ply which defines an internal cavity of an airfoil section and first and second collar projections. At least one inner ceramic matrix composite ply is continuous through the airfoil section and first and second collar projections, first and second platforms at the first and second ends of the airfoil section. The first and second collar projections extend radially past the first and second platforms, respectively. A vane for a gas turbine engine and a method of assembling a vane are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A gas turbine engine component includes an exterior pressure side with a plurality of cooling holes located in the exterior pressure side. A relief cut surrounds at least one of the plurality of cooling holes.
Abstract:
An airfoil assembly includes an airfoil that has an exterior wall that defines an interior cavity. The exterior wall extends between a leading end and a trailing end and an open inboard end and an open outboard end. The exterior wall is formed of a high temperature-resistant material selected from refractory metal-based alloys, ceramic-based material or combinations thereof. A support frame extends in the interior cavity and protrudes from the interior cavity through at least one of the open inboard end and the open outboard end.
Abstract:
An airfoil piece includes a first vane platform, a second vane platform, and a hollow airfoil section that joins the first vane platform and the second vane platform. The hollow airfoil section includes a collar projection which extends past the first vane platform. The collar projection includes at least one radial tab projecting therefrom. An airfoil assembly and a method of assembling a vane are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a ceramic matrix component having a fibrous core and a ceramic matrix composite shell surrounding at least a portion of the fibrous core. The fibrous core has a three dimensional braided structure and cooling passages. A method of making the ceramic matrix component is also disclosed.