Abstract:
A turbine engine includes a turbine section with a low pressure turbine and a turbine case disposed about an axis. A frame assembly defines an outer cavity and an inner cavity with the outer cavity including at least one opening configured and adapted to communicate cooling air to the turbine case. A transfer tube is disposed within the outer cavity and is configured and adapted to receive cooling air. The transfer tube includes a bend configured to impart circumferential velocity to the cooling air within the outer cavity.
Abstract:
Flow of cooling air to a thermal clearance control system in a gas turbine engine is selectably scheduled between a normal power level versus clearance schedule and an increased efficiency cruising schedule. Selection of the cruising schedule is accompanied by a limitation on the rate of engine power increase during the period when the cruise schedule is selected.
Abstract:
Flow of cooling air to a thermal clearance control system in a gas turbine engine is selectably scheduled between a normal power level versus clearance schedule and an increased efficiency cruising schedule. Selection of the cruising schedule is accompanied by a limitation on the rate of engine power increase during the period when the cruise schedule is selected.
Abstract:
A method for enhancing the thermal response of the engine case and annular shroud during the transient response period following a step change in engine power provides for the temporary reduction or elimination of the flow of cooling air supplied to the engine case by the active clearance control system. An alternate method additionally substitutes a flow of relatively warm air to further increase the response of the case.
Abstract:
A turbine engine includes a turbine section with a low pressure turbine and a turbine case disposed about an axis. A frame assembly defines an outer cavity and an inner cavity with the outer cavity including at least one opening configured and adapted to communicate cooling air to the turbine case. A transfer tube is disposed within the outer cavity and is configured and adapted to receive cooling air. The transfer tube includes a bend configured to impart circumferential velocity to the cooling air within the outer cavity.