Turbine outlet diffuser
US-2015361985-A1 · Dec 17, 2015 · US
Exhaust system for use with a turbine and method of assembling same
US9109467B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9109467-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213542492-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | Jul 5, 2012 |
| Publication date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
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An exhaust system for use with a steam turbine is provided. An exhaust hood includes an input and an output, the input receiving fluid from the steam turbine. The exhaust hood includes a first side wall that extends between the input and the output. The first side wall includes an aperture. An ejector is coupled to the exhaust hood. The ejector includes inlets and an outlet. At least one of the inlets receives fluid from the exhaust hood via the aperture.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of assembling an exhaust system for use with a turbine, said method comprising: coupling an exhaust hood including an input and an output to the turbine such that fluid discharged from the turbine enters the exhaust hood, wherein the exhaust hood is defined by at least a first side wall that extends from the input to the output and that includes at least one aperture defined therein; coupling a multi-stage ejector to the exhaust hood to facilitate…
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- What does patent US9109467B2 cover?
- An exhaust system for use with a steam turbine is provided. An exhaust hood includes an input and an output, the input receiving fluid from the steam turbine. The exhaust hood includes a first side wall that extends between the input and the output. The first side wall includes an aperture. An ejector is coupled to the exhaust hood. The ejector includes inlets and an outlet. At least one of the…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Dalsania Prakash Bavanjibhai, Sadhu Antanu, Gen Electric
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F01D25/30. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Aug 18 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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