Inventors:
Brandon W. Spangler - Vernon CT, US
Corneil S. Paauwe - Manchester CT, US
Christopher J. Lehane - South Windsor CT, US
Anita L. Tracy - Middletown CT, US
John D. Wiedemer - Glastonbury CT, US
Scott D. Hjelm - Windsor Locks CT, US
International Classification:
F02C 7/18
F02C 7/28
Abstract:
Convective cooling of gas turbine engine airfoil platforms is enhanced by grooving the interface of the platforms with corresponding platform-to-platform seals, thereby accelerating cooling airflow over the platform surfaces.