Bleed structure for a bleed passage in a gas turbine engine

Abstract

Bleed structure (17) for a bleed passage in a gas turbine engine. The structure includes a first wall portion (18) defining a first side of an opening for the passage and a second wall portion (19) defining a second side opposite the first side of the opening. The first and second wall portions (18, 19) end at different positions in an extension direction of the opening.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is a continuation patent application of International Application No. PCT / SE2005 / 000452 filed 24 Mar. 2005. Further, the present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 593,941 filed 25 Feb. 2005. Said applications are expressly incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a bleed structure for a bleed passage in a gas turbine engine. The structure includes a first wall portion defining a first side of an opening for the passage and a second wall portion defining a second side, opposite the first side of the opening. The bleed structure is intended to be arranged in the gas turbine engine so that the first wall portion is located upstream of the bleed passage opening and the second wall portion is located downstream of the opening. [0003] The bleed structure may be used in stationary gas turbine engines, but is es...

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Benefits of technology

[0009] The purpose of the invention is to achieve a bleed structure for a gas turbine engine, which creates conditions for an effective bleed while not negatively influencing the operation of the engine or at least keep the negative effects to a minimum. More specifically, the invention aims at improving the flow distribution in the bleed passage with no substantial negative effects on the gas flow in a gas duct from which the air is bled and / or in a gas duct into which the bled air is introduced.

[0011] Such an opening configuration at a bleed passage outlet creates conditions for a more favorable pressure distribution in a gas flow in the bleed passage. Likewise, such an opening configuration at a bleed passage inlet creates conditions for a more favorable pressure distribution in the bleed passage.

[0012] The opening configuration is especially advantageous in applications for bleed between a primary gas duct and a secondary gas duct where a pressure difference is small between a compressor portion and the secondary gas duct (fan duct) in order to secure bleed through-flow to a sufficient extent and in the intended direction. The opening configuration is further advantageous in applications where there is a limited space available for the bleed opening.

[0015] According to a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the other of the first and second wall portions is flush with the adjacent surfaces of the structure. This opening configuration at the outlet creates conditions for substantially not negatively affecting the passing gas flow in the gas duct into which the bleed air is introduced.

[0016] According to a further preferred embodiment of the invention, one of the first and second wall portions is lowered relative to the adjacent surfaces of the structure. This opening configuration at the inlet creates conditions for substantially not negatively affecting the passing gas flow in the gas duct from which the bleed air is extracted.

Problems solved by technology

There is a risk that the bleed air will negatively effect the stability or efficiency of the engine or cause vibration problems.

This increased pressure creates a non-uniform distribution of the bled gas flow, which leads to losses.

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