Abstract:
Various embodiments include a steam turbine drum nozzle, along with a related assembly and steam turbine. Particular embodiments include a nozzle having: an airfoil; a radially inner sidewall coupled with a first end of the airfoil; and a radially outer sidewall coupled with a second end of the airfoil, the second end opposing the first end, wherein the radially outer sidewall includes: a first section radially outward of the airfoil; a thinned section coupled with the first section; and a second section coupled with the thinned section radially outward of the airfoil, the second section having a radially outer face and a circumferentially facing side abutting the radially outer face, wherein the second section includes a circumferentially extending slot, and wherein the second section includes a relief slot extending into a body of the second section from the circumferentially facing side.
Abstract:
Various embodiments include a rotor key member, along with a related assembly and steam turbine. Particular embodiments include a rotor key member for circumferentially retaining a circumferential seal in a steam turbine rotor body, the rotor key member having: a main body sized to contact an axial face of the circumferential seal; and a locking member extending from the main body in a direction axially toward the circumferential seal, the locking member having at least one circumferential edge sized to substantially complement a corresponding slot in the circumferential seal to restrict movement of the circumferential seal relative to the steam turbine rotor body.
Abstract:
Various embodiments include a rotor key member, along with a related assembly and steam turbine. Particular embodiments include a rotor key member for retaining a circumferential seal in a steam turbine, the rotor key member including: a main body; a first arm extending from the main body; a second arm extending from the main body, wherein the first, arm, the second arm and the main body define a space spanning axially between the first arm and the second arm; and a hook extending from the second arm in a direction axially away from the space, the hook sized to contact a radially inner surface of the circumferential seal.
Abstract:
An austenitic segment for a steam turbine nozzle assembly, along with related assemblies. Various embodiments include a steam turbine austenitic ring segment having: a body portion sized to substantially fill a pocket in a steam turbine outer diaphragm ring, the body portion having a greater circumferential length than an axial depth or a radial width thereof; and a hook-shaped portion extending radially inward from the body portion, the hook-shaped portion sized to engage a hook-shaped slot in the steam turbine outer diaphragm ring, wherein the body portion and the hook-shaped portion form a unitary structure.
Abstract:
Various embodiments include a turbomachine flow divider. In various particular embodiments, a flow divider for connecting with a first inner diaphragm ring and a second inner diaphragm ring of a turbomachine includes: a body section; and a pair of axially extending flanges extending from the body section, each of the axially extending flanges for engaging with the first inner diaphragm ring and the second inner diaphragm ring, respectively, wherein the flow divider is formed substantially of a rolled plate metal or a sheet metal.
Abstract:
Various embodiments include a turbomachine diaphragm ring. In various particular embodiments, a turbomachine diaphragm ring includes: a packing slot sized to house a dovetail section of a turbomachine packing, the packing slot extending circumferentially about a rotational axis of the turbomachine; a key slot connected with the packing slot sized to house a portion of a key member, the key slot extending at least one of radially or axially from the packing slot; and a retaining slot connected with the key slot and extending substantially circumferentially from the key slot, the retaining slot sized to house a retaining member for retaining the key member.
Abstract:
A turbine blade assembly for a rotor groove is disclosed. A dovetail of the turbine blade includes a mounting arm and an end surface facing radially inward relative to the rotor axis. An extension insert includes a first end configured to contact the end surface of the dovetail and a second end. At least one positioning leg extends radially inward relative to the axis from the second end of the insert. The dovetail and the extension insert are configured to be positioned in the rotor groove to mount the turbine blade to the rotor. The mounting arm engages a radially inward facing rotor hook of the rotor groove and positioning leg(s) engage one of a radially outward facing surface of the rotor groove and a planar plate shim between the positioning leg(s) and the radially outward facing surface of the rotor groove.
Abstract:
A turbine blade assembly for a rotor groove is disclosed. A dovetail of the turbine blade includes a mounting arm and an end surface facing radially inward relative to the rotor axis. An extension insert includes a first end configured to contact the end surface of the dovetail and a second end. At least one positioning leg extends radially inward relative to the axis from the second end of the insert. The dovetail and the extension insert are configured to be positioned in the rotor groove to mount the turbine blade to the rotor. The mounting arm engages a radially inward facing rotor hook of the rotor groove and positioning leg(s) engage one of a radially outward facing surface of the rotor groove and a planar plate shim between the positioning leg(s) and the radially outward facing surface of the rotor groove.
Abstract:
A turbine engine including: rotor blades circumferentially arrayed about a rotor wheel; a connection assembly by which each of the rotor blades connects to the rotor wheel, the connection assembly including: an axially oriented slot formed through a perimeter face of the rotor wheel; a root of the rotor blade installed within the slot, the root being shaped in relation to the slot such that the installation therein forms an axially extending shim cavity between opposing exterior surfaces of the root and the slot; and a shim installed within the shim cavity for restraining movement of the rotor blade relative to the rotor wheel in a radial direction.
Abstract:
A turbine engine including: rotor blades circumferentially arrayed about a rotor wheel; a connection assembly by which each of the rotor blades connects to the rotor wheel, the connection assembly including: an axially oriented slot formed through a perimeter face of the rotor wheel; a root of the rotor blade installed within the slot, the root being shaped in relation to the slot such that the installation therein forms an axially extending shim cavity between opposing exterior surfaces of the root and the slot; and a shim installed within the shim cavity for restraining movement of the rotor blade relative to the rotor wheel in a radial direction.