US20110110772A1 - Turbine Engine Components with Near Surface Cooling Channels and Methods of Making the Same - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to turbine engines and, more particularly, to hot gas path components in the turbine and/or combustor sections of a turbine engine.
- Prior turbine vanes During engine operation, high temperature, high velocity gases flow through the turbine section, passing rows of stationary vanes alternating with rows of rotating blades.
- Prior turbine vanes have been formed with an airfoil and platforms as a unitary construction, such as by casting. Such unitary constructions can result in lower manufacturing yields. Further, such vanes are typically made of only a single material. However, experience has demonstrated that no single material is ideal for every portion of the vane. In addition, the relatively large size of the past vane constructions made the use of certain materials infeasible.
- the vanes must be cooled in order to withstand the high temperature turbine environment.
- manufacturing capabilities and other considerations rendered a number of cooling features and systems infeasible or otherwise not possible.
- desired cooling features include cooling channels near the outer surface of the airfoil and thin outer walls. These features can greatly enhance cooling, but have been difficult to achieve in prior vane constructions.
- embodiments of the invention are directed to a turbine vane.
- the vane includes a core that has an outer peripheral surface.
- the core has an airfoil shape.
- a plurality of channels is formed in the core such that each channel opens to the outer peripheral surface of the core.
- the channels extend substantially radially so as to be elongated in the radial direction.
- the core can have an associated radial length.
- Each of the channels can extend more than about 50 percent of the radial length of the core.
- a first platform is attached to the core. The first platform can be unitary with the core.
- the vane further includes a non-permeable skin with a hollow interior.
- the skin is airfoil-shaped and has an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface.
- the skin is sized so that the core is received in the hollow interior of the skin.
- a second platform is attached to the skin. The second platform can be unitary with the skin.
- the core is received in the hollow interior of the skin such that the outer peripheral surface of the core engages the inner peripheral surface of the skin.
- a plurality of generally radial cooling channels is formed between the channels in the core and the inner peripheral surface of the skin.
- the skin is attached to the core over at least a portion of the engaging surfaces of the outer peripheral surface of the core and the inner peripheral surface of the skin.
- the core can include one or more transverse channel that extend in a direction that is generally transverse to the radially extending channels.
- Such transverse channels can connect between two neighboring radially extending channels. In this way, there can be fluid communication between the two neighboring radially extending channels.
- the core can be made of a material that has a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than the material of the skin.
- the outer peripheral surface of the core can substantially matingly engage the inner peripheral surface of the skin.
- the skin can have a distal end, which can engage the first platform.
- the distal end of the skin can be attached to the first platform.
- embodiments according to aspects of the invention relate to a method of forming a turbine vane.
- An airfoil-shaped core having an outer peripheral surface is formed.
- a plurality of channels is formed in the core such that each channel opens to the outer peripheral surface of the core.
- the channels extend substantially radially so as to be elongated in the radial direction of the core.
- a non-permeable, airfoil-shaped skin that has a hollow interior is formed.
- the skin has an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface.
- the skin is sized so that the core can be received in the hollow interior of the skin.
- the core and the skin are brought together such that the core is received in the hollow interior of the skin such that the outer peripheral surface of the core engages the inner peripheral surface of the skin.
- a plurality of generally radial cooling channels is formed between the channels in the core and the inner peripheral surface of the skin.
- the skin is attached to the core over at least a portion of those surfaces of the outer peripheral surface of the core and the inner peripheral surface of the skin that engage each other.
- the skin can include a distal end. After the core and the skin together are brought together, the distal end of the skin can engage the first platform. In such case, the method can further include the step of attaching the distal end of the skin to the first platform.
- the method can further include the step of forming a first platform together with the core so as to form a unitary structure.
- the method can include the step of forming a second platform together with the skin such that a unitary structure is formed.
- embodiments of the invention are directed to a turbine engine component, which can be an airfoil, a vane, a blade, a ring seal segment or a transition duct.
- the turbine engine component includes a core having an outer peripheral surface and a skin extending about at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the core.
- the skin can be made of any suitable material, such as an oxide dispersion strengthened alloy.
- the core and the skin can be airfoil-shaped. In such case, the turbine engine component is an airfoil.
- the skin is wavy such that it has a plurality of peaks and valleys.
- the skin engages the core such that the valleys of the skin substantially abut the outer peripheral surface of the core, and the peaks of the skin are spaced from the outer peripheral surface of the core.
- the valleys are attached to the core such that a plurality of cooling channels is formed in the space between the outer peripheral surface of the core and each wave of the skin.
- the cooling channels can be elongated in a radial direction of the turbine engine component.
- the attachment between the valleys of the skin and the outer peripheral surface of the core can be continuous in the radial direction along each valley.
- each of the cooling channels can be isolated from the other cooling channels.
- the attachment between the valleys of the skin and the outer peripheral surface of the core can be intermittent in the radial direction along each valley. In such case, fluid communication can be permitted between at least two of the cooling channels.
- the cooling channels can be substantially identical to each other. However, one or more of the cooling channels can be different from the other cooling channels in one or more respects.
- a coolant can be received in one or more of the channels.
- the skin can have an uncoated outer side.
- the uncoated skin can form an outermost surface of the turbine engine component.
- the skin can have an outer side that is coated with a thermal insulating material. In such case, the thermal insulating material can form an outermost surface of the turbine engine component.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vane according to aspects of the invention.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an airfoil configured in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an airfoil configured in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an airfoil configured in accordance with a second embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the airfoil configured in accordance with a second embodiment of the invention, showing a wavy skin coated with a thermal insulating material.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the airfoil configured in accordance with a second embodiment of the invention, showing an uncoated wavy skin.
- Embodiments of the invention are directed to constructions of turbine engine components that can allow the use of different materials and/or that can provide cooling to the outer wall of the components. Aspects of the invention will be explained in connection with a turbine vane, but the detailed description is intended only as exemplary. Indeed, aspects of the invention can be applied to other turbine engine components, such as turbine blades, ring seal segments and transition ducts. Embodiments of the invention are shown in FIGS. 1-6 , but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated structure or application.
- FIG. 1 generally shows a turbine vane 10 according to aspects of the invention.
- the turbine vane 10 includes an airfoil 12 , an inner platform 14 and an outer platform 16 .
- the terms “radial,” “inner,” “outer,” “upper,” and “lower” and variations of these terms, as used herein, are intended to mean relative to the turbine axis when the turbine vane assembly is installed in its operational position.
- the radial direction R is shown in FIG. 1 , and it generally extends in the direction of elongation of the airfoil 12 .
- At least one of the platforms 14 , 16 can be formed with the airfoil 12 as a unitary construction. Alternatively, at least one of the platforms 14 , 16 can be formed separately from the airfoil 12 and subsequently joined together.
- One example of such a construction is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,452,182, which is incorporated herein by reference.
- the airfoil 12 can have a leading edge 18 , a trailing edge 20 , an outer peripheral surface 22 , a pressure side 24 and a suction side 26 .
- the 10 vane includes a first portion 30 and a second portion 32 .
- the first portion 30 can include a platform 34 and a core 36 .
- the platform 34 and the core 36 can be formed as a single piece, such as by casting, machining or combinations thereof. Alternatively, the platform 34 can be formed separately from the core 36 , and the two pieces 34 , 36 can be subsequently joined, as noted above.
- the platform 34 and/or the core 36 can be made of any suitable material, such as a high temperature capable material, including, for example, nickel-, iron- or cobalt-based superalloys as well as ceramic matrix composites.
- the platform 34 can have any suitable configuration.
- the platform 34 may ultimately form either the inner platform 14 or the outer platform 16 of the vane 10 .
- the core 36 can be airfoil-shaped.
- the core 36 can be a substantially solid body or at least a portion of the core 36 can be hollow or include one or more cooling passages (not shown).
- the core 36 can include an outer peripheral surface 38 and can have a distal end 39 .
- a plurality of channels 40 can be formed in the core 36 such that each of the channels 40 opens to the outer peripheral surface 38 of the core 36 .
- the channels 40 can extend substantially radially so as to be elongated in the radial direction R. In one embodiment, the channels 40 can extend more than 50% of the radial length of the core 36 .
- the channels 40 can be substantially straight. In one embodiment, at least one of the channels 40 may be non-straight.
- the channels 40 can be generally parallel to each other, or at least one of the channels 40 can be non-parallel to the other channels 40 .
- the channels 40 can be formed in any suitable manner, such as by casting or machining or combinations thereof, just to name a few possibilities.
- the channels 40 can have any suitable cross-sectional shape.
- the channels 40 can have a generally semi-circular, semi-oval, parabolic, rectangular, polygonal, trapezoidal, or triangular cross-sectional shape, just to name a few possibilities.
- the cross-section size of the channels 40 can be substantially constant along their length, or the cross-sectional size of the channels 40 can vary along at least a portion of their length.
- the plurality of channels 40 can be identical to each other. Alternatively, at least one of the channels 40 can be different from the other channels in one or more respects, including, for example, in size, shape, length and/or width.
- the channels 40 can be distributed about at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface 38 of the core 36 . In one embodiment, the channels 40 can be distributed about the entire outer peripheral surface 38 of the core 36 .
- the channels 40 can be substantially equally spaced about the outer peripheral surface 38 of the core 36 , or at least one of the channels 40 can have a different spacing from the other channels 40 .
- the channels 40 can be completely separate from each other.
- two or more neighboring channels 40 can be connected to each other by one or more channels 42 that extend generally transverse to the radial direction R, as is shown in FIG. 3 .
- the above discussion of the plurality of channels 40 can apply equally to the transverse channels 42 .
- the second portion 32 can include a platform 44 and a skin 46 .
- the platform 44 and the skin 46 can be formed as a single piece, such as by casting or machining or combinations thereof. Alternatively, the platform 44 can be formed separately from the skin 46 , and the two pieces 44 , 46 can be subsequently joined, as noted above.
- the platform 44 and/or the skin 46 can be made of any suitable material, such as a high temperature capable material, including, for example, nickel-, iron- or cobalt-based superalloys as well as ceramic matrix composites. In one embodiment, the material of the core 36 can have a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than the material of the skin 46 .
- the skin 46 can be made of a single layer of material. Further, the skin 46 can be non-porous and/or non-permeable.
- the platform 44 can have any suitable configuration.
- the platform 44 may ultimately form either the inner platform 14 or the outer platform 16 of the vane 10 . While the FIG. 2 shows the inner platform 14 as being formed with the core 36 and the outer platform 16 formed with the skin 46 , it will be appreciated that the opposite arrangement can be provided. That is, the inner platform 14 can be formed with the skin 46 and the outer platform 16 can be formed with the core 36 .
- the skin 46 can be airfoil-shaped.
- the skin 46 can have an inner peripheral surface 48 and an outer peripheral surface 50 .
- the skin 46 can have a hollow interior 52 .
- the skin 46 can have a distal end 54 .
- the skin 46 can be sized so that the core 36 can be received in the hollow interior 52 of the skin 46 .
- the skin 46 can have an associated thickness 46 T. In one embodiment, the thickness 46 T of the skin 46 can be at least about 1 millimeter. However, the skin 46 can have any suitable thickness 46 T depending on the requirements for the application at hand.
- the vane 10 can be formed by bringing the first and second portions 30 , 32 together so that the core 36 is received in the skin 46 .
- the outer peripheral surface 38 of the core 36 can engage the inner peripheral surface 48 of the skin 46 . More particularly, the outer peripheral surface 38 of the core 36 can substantially matingly engage the inner peripheral surface 48 of the skin 46 .
- the skin 46 can be attached to the core 36 in any suitable manner, including, for example, by bonding, brazing, diffusion bonding, adhesives, fasteners and/or mechanical engagement. Such attachment can occur over at least a portion of the engaging surfaces of the outer peripheral surface 38 of the core 36 and the inner peripheral surface 48 of the skin 46 . There may be some areas where such joining of the core 36 and skin 46 may not be provided, such as at or near the trailing edge 20 of the airfoil 12 .
- the distal end 54 of the skin 46 can engage the platform 34 of the first portion 30 .
- the distal end 54 and the platform 34 of the first portion 34 can be sealingly connected in any suitable manner, such as by bonding, brazing, diffusion bonding, adhesives, fasteners and/or mechanical engagement.
- the distal end 39 of the core 36 can engage at least a portion of the platform 44 of the second portion 32 .
- a plurality of generally radial cooling channels 56 can be formed between the channels 40 in the core 36 and the inner peripheral surface 48 of the skin 46 , as is shown in FIG. 3 .
- the cooling channels 40 can be separate from each other.
- two or more of the radial cooling channels 40 can be in fluid communication with each other.
- any suitable coolant can be supplied to the cooling channels 56 in any manner.
- the coolant can be delivered to the cooling channels 56 through one or more of the platforms 34 , 44 or through the core 36 .
- the coolant can be exhaust from the vane 10 in any suitable manner.
- the vane 10 includes a core 60 and a skin 62 .
- the core 60 can be generally airfoil-shaped.
- the core 60 can be made of any suitable material, including for example, superalloys.
- the core 60 can be a generally solid structure, or it can be hollow.
- the core 60 can have any suitable number of passages (not shown) therein.
- the core 60 can have an outer peripheral surface 64 .
- the skin 62 can be made of any suitable material.
- the skin 62 can be made of a sheet of oxide dispersion strengthened alloy or similar high temperature material.
- the skin 62 can be provided about at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface 64 of the core 60 .
- the skin 62 can have any suitable thickness, preferably one that is relatively thin and able to withstand the aerodynamic loads during engine operation.
- the skin 62 can have an outer side 66 and an inner side 68 relative to the core 60 .
- the skin 62 can be configured so that it generally has a wavy cross-sectional profile.
- the term “wavy” means any wave-like or undulating formation in the skin 62 such that the skin 62 has a plurality of peaks 70 and valleys 72 .
- the wave shape can be generally sinusoidal, square, triangular or sawtooth, just to name a few possibilities.
- the wave shape can be a regular or irregular waveform.
- the wave shape can be periodic over at least a portion of its length.
- the skin 62 according to embodiments of the invention is not limited to any particular type of wave.
- the wave shape of the skin 62 can be substantially identical about the core 60 .
- one or more of the individual waves can be different from the others waves in terms of size, shape, width, height and/or length, just to name a few possibilities.
- the individual waves of the skin 62 can extend in the radial direction R.
- the wave shape of the skin 62 can be achieved in any suitable way.
- the skin 62 can be made of a sheet of material that is stamped, worked or formed into the desired wave shape.
- the skin 62 can engage the outer peripheral surface 64 of the core 60 such that the valleys 72 of the skin 62 substantially abut the outer peripheral surface 64 of the core 60 .
- substantially abut includes actual abutment of the skin 62 and the outer peripheral surface 64 of the core 60 as well as a minimal spacing therebetween.
- the skin 62 can be attached to the outer peripheral surface 64 of the core 60 in any suitable manner.
- the skin 62 can be attached to the core 60 by welding, brazing, bonding, adhesives, mechanical engagement, or combinations thereof, just to name a few possibilities.
- Such attachment can be continuous in the radial direction R along the interface between each valley 72 and the outer peripheral surface 64 of the core 60 .
- the attachment may be intermittent in the radial direction R.
- a plurality of cooling channels 74 can be formed in the space between the outer peripheral surface 64 of the core 60 and each wave of the skin 62 , that is, the portion of the skin 62 between two neighboring valleys 72 .
- the cooling channels 74 can be elongated in the radial direction R.
- the cooling channels 74 can be substantially straight.
- the cooling channels 74 can be isolated from each other. In other instances, there can be fluid communication between two neighboring cooling channels 74 . Such fluid communication can be achieved in various ways, such as when the skin 62 is intermittently attached to the core 60 in the radial direction R. In such case, a leakage path can be formed between two neighboring cooling channels 74 .
- any suitable coolant can be supplied to the cooling channels 74 in any suitable manner.
- the coolant can be delivered to the cooling channels 74 through one or more of the platforms 14 , 16 or through the core 60 .
- the coolant can be exhaust from the vane 10 in any suitable manner.
- the skin 62 can be uncoated so that the outer side 66 of the skin 62 forms at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface 22 of the airfoil 12 , as is shown in FIG. 6 .
- the outer side 66 of the skin 62 can be coated with a thermal barrier coating or thermal insulating material 76 .
- the thermal insulating material 76 can form at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface 22 of the airfoil 12 .
- the thermal insulating material 76 can be friable graded insulation (FGI) 37 . Examples of FGI are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,676,783; 6,641,907; 6,287,511; and 6,013,592, which are incorporated herein by reference.
- a vane configured as described above can provide numerous advantages over prior vane constructions. For instance, due to the smaller sizes of the individual components of the vane assembly, the manufacturing of these components is less complicated, which allows for improved manufacturing yields.
- the modular design allows for the use of dissimilar materials in the vane as opposed to a single material. These different materials can be selectively employed in areas where needed.
- a modular vane according to aspects of the invention can facilitate the selective implementation of suitable materials to optimize component life, cooling air usage, aerodynamic performance, and cost.
- desirable materials which were rendered infeasible in a large unitary vane construction, may be available for use in some of the subcomponents.
- the airfoil construction according to aspects of the invention can allow greater flexibility in the size and shape of the cooling channels.
- the construction allows for the inclusion of more complicated cooling channels and thinner outer walls than would be otherwise available under conventional vane construction techniques.
- the vane construction can facilitate near wall cooling of a relatively thin outer wall or surface.
Abstract
A turbine airfoil has an airfoil-shaped core and a skin extending about the outer peripheral surface of the core. The core and/or the skin are configured such that a plurality of cooling channels is formed between them. In one embodiment, the cooling channels are formed by a plurality of radially extending channels in the core. In another embodiment, the cooling channels are formed by providing a wave-shaped skin such that, when the skin is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the core, the cooling channels can be formed in the space between the outer peripheral surface of the core and each wave of the skin. Such airfoil constructions can allow the inclusion of different materials in the airfoil. Further, such constructions can allow greater flexibility in the formation of cooling channels. Moreover, such constructions can help to achieve thinner outer walls and near surface cooling of the airfoil.
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- Development for this invention was supported in part by Contract No. DE-FC26-05NT42646 awarded by the United States Department of Energy. Accordingly, the United States Government may have certain rights in this invention.
- The invention relates to turbine engines and, more particularly, to hot gas path components in the turbine and/or combustor sections of a turbine engine.
- During engine operation, high temperature, high velocity gases flow through the turbine section, passing rows of stationary vanes alternating with rows of rotating blades. Prior turbine vanes have been formed with an airfoil and platforms as a unitary construction, such as by casting. Such unitary constructions can result in lower manufacturing yields. Further, such vanes are typically made of only a single material. However, experience has demonstrated that no single material is ideal for every portion of the vane. In addition, the relatively large size of the past vane constructions made the use of certain materials infeasible.
- The vanes must be cooled in order to withstand the high temperature turbine environment. However, in some of the prior vane constructions, manufacturing capabilities and other considerations rendered a number of cooling features and systems infeasible or otherwise not possible. Examples of desired cooling features include cooling channels near the outer surface of the airfoil and thin outer walls. These features can greatly enhance cooling, but have been difficult to achieve in prior vane constructions.
- Thus, there is a need for a vane construction that can minimize these and other concerns.
- In one respect, embodiments of the invention are directed to a turbine vane. The vane includes a core that has an outer peripheral surface. The core has an airfoil shape. A plurality of channels is formed in the core such that each channel opens to the outer peripheral surface of the core. The channels extend substantially radially so as to be elongated in the radial direction. The core can have an associated radial length. Each of the channels can extend more than about 50 percent of the radial length of the core. A first platform is attached to the core. The first platform can be unitary with the core.
- The vane further includes a non-permeable skin with a hollow interior. The skin is airfoil-shaped and has an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface. The skin is sized so that the core is received in the hollow interior of the skin. A second platform is attached to the skin. The second platform can be unitary with the skin.
- The core is received in the hollow interior of the skin such that the outer peripheral surface of the core engages the inner peripheral surface of the skin. As a result, a plurality of generally radial cooling channels is formed between the channels in the core and the inner peripheral surface of the skin. The skin is attached to the core over at least a portion of the engaging surfaces of the outer peripheral surface of the core and the inner peripheral surface of the skin.
- The core can include one or more transverse channel that extend in a direction that is generally transverse to the radially extending channels. Such transverse channels can connect between two neighboring radially extending channels. In this way, there can be fluid communication between the two neighboring radially extending channels.
- The core can be made of a material that has a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than the material of the skin. The outer peripheral surface of the core can substantially matingly engage the inner peripheral surface of the skin.
- The skin can have a distal end, which can engage the first platform. In one embodiment, the distal end of the skin can be attached to the first platform.
- In another respect, embodiments according to aspects of the invention relate to a method of forming a turbine vane. An airfoil-shaped core having an outer peripheral surface is formed. A plurality of channels is formed in the core such that each channel opens to the outer peripheral surface of the core. The channels extend substantially radially so as to be elongated in the radial direction of the core.
- A non-permeable, airfoil-shaped skin that has a hollow interior is formed. The skin has an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface. The skin is sized so that the core can be received in the hollow interior of the skin.
- The core and the skin are brought together such that the core is received in the hollow interior of the skin such that the outer peripheral surface of the core engages the inner peripheral surface of the skin. As a result, a plurality of generally radial cooling channels is formed between the channels in the core and the inner peripheral surface of the skin. The skin is attached to the core over at least a portion of those surfaces of the outer peripheral surface of the core and the inner peripheral surface of the skin that engage each other.
- The skin can include a distal end. After the core and the skin together are brought together, the distal end of the skin can engage the first platform. In such case, the method can further include the step of attaching the distal end of the skin to the first platform.
- The method can further include the step of forming a first platform together with the core so as to form a unitary structure. In addition, the method can include the step of forming a second platform together with the skin such that a unitary structure is formed.
- In still another respect, embodiments of the invention are directed to a turbine engine component, which can be an airfoil, a vane, a blade, a ring seal segment or a transition duct. The turbine engine component includes a core having an outer peripheral surface and a skin extending about at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the core. The skin can be made of any suitable material, such as an oxide dispersion strengthened alloy. In one embodiment, the core and the skin can be airfoil-shaped. In such case, the turbine engine component is an airfoil.
- The skin is wavy such that it has a plurality of peaks and valleys. The skin engages the core such that the valleys of the skin substantially abut the outer peripheral surface of the core, and the peaks of the skin are spaced from the outer peripheral surface of the core. The valleys are attached to the core such that a plurality of cooling channels is formed in the space between the outer peripheral surface of the core and each wave of the skin. The cooling channels can be elongated in a radial direction of the turbine engine component.
- The attachment between the valleys of the skin and the outer peripheral surface of the core can be continuous in the radial direction along each valley. As a result, each of the cooling channels can be isolated from the other cooling channels. Alternatively, the attachment between the valleys of the skin and the outer peripheral surface of the core can be intermittent in the radial direction along each valley. In such case, fluid communication can be permitted between at least two of the cooling channels.
- The cooling channels can be substantially identical to each other. However, one or more of the cooling channels can be different from the other cooling channels in one or more respects. A coolant can be received in one or more of the channels.
- In one embodiment, the skin can have an uncoated outer side. Thus, the uncoated skin can form an outermost surface of the turbine engine component. In another embodiment, the skin can have an outer side that is coated with a thermal insulating material. In such case, the thermal insulating material can form an outermost surface of the turbine engine component.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vane according to aspects of the invention. -
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an airfoil configured in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an airfoil configured in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an airfoil configured in accordance with a second embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the airfoil configured in accordance with a second embodiment of the invention, showing a wavy skin coated with a thermal insulating material. -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the airfoil configured in accordance with a second embodiment of the invention, showing an uncoated wavy skin. - Embodiments of the invention are directed to constructions of turbine engine components that can allow the use of different materials and/or that can provide cooling to the outer wall of the components. Aspects of the invention will be explained in connection with a turbine vane, but the detailed description is intended only as exemplary. Indeed, aspects of the invention can be applied to other turbine engine components, such as turbine blades, ring seal segments and transition ducts. Embodiments of the invention are shown in
FIGS. 1-6 , but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated structure or application. -
FIG. 1 generally shows aturbine vane 10 according to aspects of the invention. Theturbine vane 10 includes anairfoil 12, aninner platform 14 and anouter platform 16. The terms “radial,” “inner,” “outer,” “upper,” and “lower” and variations of these terms, as used herein, are intended to mean relative to the turbine axis when the turbine vane assembly is installed in its operational position. The radial direction R is shown inFIG. 1 , and it generally extends in the direction of elongation of theairfoil 12. - At least one of the
platforms airfoil 12 as a unitary construction. Alternatively, at least one of theplatforms airfoil 12 and subsequently joined together. One example of such a construction is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,452,182, which is incorporated herein by reference. Theairfoil 12 can have aleading edge 18, a trailingedge 20, an outerperipheral surface 22, apressure side 24 and asuction side 26. - Referring to
FIGS. 2 and 3 , a first embodiment of aturbine vane 10 configured in accordance with aspects of the invention is shown. The 10 vane includes a first portion 30 and asecond portion 32. - The first portion 30 can include a
platform 34 and acore 36. Theplatform 34 and the core 36 can be formed as a single piece, such as by casting, machining or combinations thereof. Alternatively, theplatform 34 can be formed separately from thecore 36, and the twopieces platform 34 and/or the core 36 can be made of any suitable material, such as a high temperature capable material, including, for example, nickel-, iron- or cobalt-based superalloys as well as ceramic matrix composites. Theplatform 34 can have any suitable configuration. Theplatform 34 may ultimately form either theinner platform 14 or theouter platform 16 of thevane 10. - The core 36 can be airfoil-shaped. The core 36 can be a substantially solid body or at least a portion of the core 36 can be hollow or include one or more cooling passages (not shown). The core 36 can include an outer
peripheral surface 38 and can have adistal end 39. A plurality ofchannels 40 can be formed in the core 36 such that each of thechannels 40 opens to the outerperipheral surface 38 of thecore 36. Thechannels 40 can extend substantially radially so as to be elongated in the radial direction R. In one embodiment, thechannels 40 can extend more than 50% of the radial length of thecore 36. - The
channels 40 can be substantially straight. In one embodiment, at least one of thechannels 40 may be non-straight. Thechannels 40 can be generally parallel to each other, or at least one of thechannels 40 can be non-parallel to theother channels 40. Thechannels 40 can be formed in any suitable manner, such as by casting or machining or combinations thereof, just to name a few possibilities. - The
channels 40 can have any suitable cross-sectional shape. For instance, thechannels 40 can have a generally semi-circular, semi-oval, parabolic, rectangular, polygonal, trapezoidal, or triangular cross-sectional shape, just to name a few possibilities. The cross-section size of thechannels 40 can be substantially constant along their length, or the cross-sectional size of thechannels 40 can vary along at least a portion of their length. - The plurality of
channels 40 can be identical to each other. Alternatively, at least one of thechannels 40 can be different from the other channels in one or more respects, including, for example, in size, shape, length and/or width. Thechannels 40 can be distributed about at least a portion of the outerperipheral surface 38 of thecore 36. In one embodiment, thechannels 40 can be distributed about the entire outerperipheral surface 38 of thecore 36. Thechannels 40 can be substantially equally spaced about the outerperipheral surface 38 of the core 36, or at least one of thechannels 40 can have a different spacing from theother channels 40. - In some instances, the
channels 40 can be completely separate from each other. In other instances, two or moreneighboring channels 40 can be connected to each other by one ormore channels 42 that extend generally transverse to the radial direction R, as is shown inFIG. 3 . The above discussion of the plurality ofchannels 40 can apply equally to thetransverse channels 42. - The
second portion 32 can include aplatform 44 and askin 46. Theplatform 44 and theskin 46 can be formed as a single piece, such as by casting or machining or combinations thereof. Alternatively, theplatform 44 can be formed separately from theskin 46, and the twopieces platform 44 and/or theskin 46 can be made of any suitable material, such as a high temperature capable material, including, for example, nickel-, iron- or cobalt-based superalloys as well as ceramic matrix composites. In one embodiment, the material of the core 36 can have a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than the material of theskin 46. Theskin 46 can be made of a single layer of material. Further, theskin 46 can be non-porous and/or non-permeable. - The
platform 44 can have any suitable configuration. Theplatform 44 may ultimately form either theinner platform 14 or theouter platform 16 of thevane 10. While theFIG. 2 shows theinner platform 14 as being formed with thecore 36 and theouter platform 16 formed with theskin 46, it will be appreciated that the opposite arrangement can be provided. That is, theinner platform 14 can be formed with theskin 46 and theouter platform 16 can be formed with thecore 36. - The
skin 46 can be airfoil-shaped. Theskin 46 can have an innerperipheral surface 48 and an outerperipheral surface 50. Theskin 46 can have ahollow interior 52. Theskin 46 can have adistal end 54. Theskin 46 can be sized so that the core 36 can be received in thehollow interior 52 of theskin 46. Theskin 46 can have an associated thickness 46T. In one embodiment, the thickness 46T of theskin 46 can be at least about 1 millimeter. However, theskin 46 can have any suitable thickness 46T depending on the requirements for the application at hand. - The
vane 10 can be formed by bringing the first andsecond portions 30, 32 together so that thecore 36 is received in theskin 46. The outerperipheral surface 38 of the core 36 can engage the innerperipheral surface 48 of theskin 46. More particularly, the outerperipheral surface 38 of the core 36 can substantially matingly engage the innerperipheral surface 48 of theskin 46. - The
skin 46 can be attached to the core 36 in any suitable manner, including, for example, by bonding, brazing, diffusion bonding, adhesives, fasteners and/or mechanical engagement. Such attachment can occur over at least a portion of the engaging surfaces of the outerperipheral surface 38 of thecore 36 and the innerperipheral surface 48 of theskin 46. There may be some areas where such joining of thecore 36 andskin 46 may not be provided, such as at or near the trailingedge 20 of theairfoil 12. - The
distal end 54 of theskin 46 can engage theplatform 34 of the first portion 30. Thedistal end 54 and theplatform 34 of thefirst portion 34 can be sealingly connected in any suitable manner, such as by bonding, brazing, diffusion bonding, adhesives, fasteners and/or mechanical engagement. Thedistal end 39 of the core 36 can engage at least a portion of theplatform 44 of thesecond portion 32. - It will be appreciated that a plurality of generally
radial cooling channels 56 can be formed between thechannels 40 in thecore 36 and the innerperipheral surface 48 of theskin 46, as is shown inFIG. 3 . The coolingchannels 40 can be separate from each other. Alternatively, if one or moretransverse channels 42 are provided, then two or more of theradial cooling channels 40 can be in fluid communication with each other. During engine operation, any suitable coolant can be supplied to thecooling channels 56 in any manner. For instance, the coolant can be delivered to thecooling channels 56 through one or more of theplatforms core 36. The coolant can be exhaust from thevane 10 in any suitable manner. - Referring to
FIGS. 4 and 5 , a second embodiment of aturbine vane 10 configured in accordance with aspects of the invention is shown. Thevane 10 includes acore 60 and askin 62. - The core 60 can be generally airfoil-shaped. The core 60 can be made of any suitable material, including for example, superalloys. The core 60 can be a generally solid structure, or it can be hollow. The core 60 can have any suitable number of passages (not shown) therein. The core 60 can have an outer
peripheral surface 64. - According to aspects of the invention, the
skin 62 can be made of any suitable material. For instance, theskin 62 can be made of a sheet of oxide dispersion strengthened alloy or similar high temperature material. Theskin 62 can be provided about at least a portion of the outerperipheral surface 64 of thecore 60. Theskin 62 can have any suitable thickness, preferably one that is relatively thin and able to withstand the aerodynamic loads during engine operation. Theskin 62 can have anouter side 66 and aninner side 68 relative to thecore 60. - The
skin 62 can be configured so that it generally has a wavy cross-sectional profile. The term “wavy” means any wave-like or undulating formation in theskin 62 such that theskin 62 has a plurality ofpeaks 70 andvalleys 72. The wave shape can be generally sinusoidal, square, triangular or sawtooth, just to name a few possibilities. - The wave shape can be a regular or irregular waveform. The wave shape can be periodic over at least a portion of its length. The
skin 62 according to embodiments of the invention is not limited to any particular type of wave. In one embodiment, the wave shape of theskin 62 can be substantially identical about thecore 60. In one embodiment, one or more of the individual waves can be different from the others waves in terms of size, shape, width, height and/or length, just to name a few possibilities. The individual waves of theskin 62 can extend in the radial direction R. The wave shape of theskin 62 can be achieved in any suitable way. For instance, theskin 62 can be made of a sheet of material that is stamped, worked or formed into the desired wave shape. - The
skin 62 can engage the outerperipheral surface 64 of the core 60 such that thevalleys 72 of theskin 62 substantially abut the outerperipheral surface 64 of thecore 60. The term “substantially abut” includes actual abutment of theskin 62 and the outerperipheral surface 64 of the core 60 as well as a minimal spacing therebetween. - The
skin 62 can be attached to the outerperipheral surface 64 of the core 60 in any suitable manner. For instance, theskin 62 can be attached to the core 60 by welding, brazing, bonding, adhesives, mechanical engagement, or combinations thereof, just to name a few possibilities. Such attachment can be continuous in the radial direction R along the interface between eachvalley 72 and the outerperipheral surface 64 of thecore 60. Alternatively, the attachment may be intermittent in the radial direction R. - Once the
skin 62 is attached to thecore 60, a plurality ofcooling channels 74 can be formed in the space between the outerperipheral surface 64 of thecore 60 and each wave of theskin 62, that is, the portion of theskin 62 between two neighboringvalleys 72. The coolingchannels 74 can be elongated in the radial direction R. The coolingchannels 74 can be substantially straight. - In some instances, the cooling
channels 74 can be isolated from each other. In other instances, there can be fluid communication between two neighboringcooling channels 74. Such fluid communication can be achieved in various ways, such as when theskin 62 is intermittently attached to the core 60 in the radial direction R. In such case, a leakage path can be formed between two neighboringcooling channels 74. - During engine operation, any suitable coolant can be supplied to the
cooling channels 74 in any suitable manner. For instance, the coolant can be delivered to thecooling channels 74 through one or more of theplatforms core 60. The coolant can be exhaust from thevane 10 in any suitable manner. - In some instances, the
skin 62 can be uncoated so that theouter side 66 of theskin 62 forms at least a portion of the outerperipheral surface 22 of theairfoil 12, as is shown inFIG. 6 . In other instances, theouter side 66 of theskin 62 can be coated with a thermal barrier coating or thermal insulatingmaterial 76. Such a configuration is shown inFIG. 6 . In such case, the thermal insulatingmaterial 76 can form at least a portion of the outerperipheral surface 22 of theairfoil 12. The thermal insulatingmaterial 76 can be friable graded insulation (FGI) 37. Examples of FGI are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,676,783; 6,641,907; 6,287,511; and 6,013,592, which are incorporated herein by reference. - A vane configured as described above can provide numerous advantages over prior vane constructions. For instance, due to the smaller sizes of the individual components of the vane assembly, the manufacturing of these components is less complicated, which allows for improved manufacturing yields. The modular design allows for the use of dissimilar materials in the vane as opposed to a single material. These different materials can be selectively employed in areas where needed. A modular vane according to aspects of the invention can facilitate the selective implementation of suitable materials to optimize component life, cooling air usage, aerodynamic performance, and cost. In addition, because the vane is made of several smaller subcomponents, desirable materials, which were rendered infeasible in a large unitary vane construction, may be available for use in some of the subcomponents.
- Moreover, the airfoil construction according to aspects of the invention can allow greater flexibility in the size and shape of the cooling channels. In addition, the construction allows for the inclusion of more complicated cooling channels and thinner outer walls than would be otherwise available under conventional vane construction techniques. The vane construction can facilitate near wall cooling of a relatively thin outer wall or surface.
- The foregoing description is provided in the context of one possible application for the system according to aspects of the invention. While the above description is made in the context of a turbine vane, it will be understood that the system according to aspects of the invention can be applied to other turbine engine components, such as turbine blades, ring seal segments and transition ducts. Thus, it will of course be understood that the invention is not limited to the specific details described herein, which are given by way of example only, and that various modifications and alterations are possible within the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.
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1. A turbine vane comprising:
a core having an outer peripheral surface, the core having an airfoil shape, a plurality of channels formed in the core such that each channel opens to the outer peripheral surface of the core, the channels extending substantially radially so as to be elongated in the radial direction;
a first platform attached to the core;
a non-permeable skin having a hollow interior, the skin being airfoil-shaped and having an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface, the skin being sized so that the core can be received in the hollow interior of the skin; and
a second platform attached to the skin,
the core being received in the hollow interior of the skin such that the outer peripheral surface of the core engages the inner peripheral surface of the skin such that a plurality of generally radial cooling channels are formed between the channels in the core and the inner peripheral surface of the skin, the skin being attached to the core over at least a portion of the engaging surfaces of the outer peripheral surface of the core and the inner peripheral surface of the skin.
2. The turbine vane of claim 1 wherein the first platform is unitary with the core, and wherein the second platform is unitary with the skin.
3. The turbine vane of claim 1 wherein the core includes at least one transverse channel extending in a direction that is generally transverse to the radially extending channels, the at least one transverse channel connects between two neighboring radially extending channels, whereby fluid communication is permitted between the two neighboring radially extending channels.
4. The turbine vane of claim 1 wherein the core is made of a material that has a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than the material of the skin.
5. The turbine vane of claim 1 wherein the outer peripheral surface of the core substantially matingly engages the inner peripheral surface of the skin.
6. The turbine vane of claim 1 wherein the skin includes a distal end, wherein the distal end engages the first platform.
7. The turbine vane of claim 6 wherein the distal end of the skin is attached to the first platform.
8. The turbine vane of claim 1 wherein the core has an associated radial length, wherein each of the channels extends more than 50 percent of the radial length of the core.
9. A method of forming a turbine vane comprising the steps of:
forming an airfoil-shaped core having an outer peripheral surface;
forming a plurality of channels in the core such that each channel opens to the outer peripheral surface of the core, the channels extending substantially radially so as to be elongated in the radial direction;
forming a non-permeable, airfoil-shaped skin having a hollow interior, the skin having an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface, the skin being sized so that the core can be received in the hollow interior of the skin;
bringing the core and the skin together such that the core is received in the hollow interior of the skin such that the outer peripheral surface of the core engages the inner peripheral surface of the skin to thereby form a plurality of generally radial cooling channels between the channels in the core and the inner peripheral surface of the skin; and
attaching the skin to the core over at least a portion of the engaging surfaces of the outer peripheral surface of the core and the inner peripheral surface of the skin.
10. The method of claim 9 further including the steps of:
forming a first platform together with the core, whereby a unitary structure is formed; and
forming a second platform together with the skin, whereby a unitary structure is formed.
11. The method of claim 10 wherein the skin includes a distal end and wherein, after the step of bring the core and the skin together, the distal end of the skin engages the first platform, and further including the step of:
attaching the distal end of the skin to the first platform.
12. A turbine engine component comprising:
a core having an outer peripheral surface;
a skin extending about at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the core, the skin being wavy so as to have a plurality of peaks and valleys, the skin engaging the core such that the valleys of the skin substantially abut the outer peripheral surface of the core, the valleys being attached to the core such that a plurality of elongated cooling channels are formed in the space between the outer peripheral surface of the core and each wave of the skin.
13. The turbine engine component of claim 12 wherein the skin is made of oxide dispersion strengthened alloy.
14. The turbine engine component of claim 12 wherein the attachment between the valleys of the skin and the outer peripheral surface of the core is continuous in the radial direction along each valley, whereby each of the cooling channels is isolated from the other cooling channels.
15. The turbine engine component of claim 12 wherein the attachment between the valleys of the skin and the outer peripheral surface of the core is intermittent in the radial direction along each valley, whereby fluid communication is permitted between at least two of the cooling channels.
16. The turbine engine component of claim 12 wherein the core is airfoil-shaped, whereby the turbine engine component is an airfoil.
17. The turbine engine component of claim 12 wherein at least one of the cooling channels is different from the other cooling channels in at least one respect.
18. The turbine engine component of claim 12 further including a coolant received in at least one of the cooling channels.
19. The turbine engine component of claim 12 wherein the skin has an uncoated outer side, whereby the uncoated skin forms an outermost surface of the turbine engine component.
20. The turbine engine component of claim 12 wherein the skin has an outer side that is coated with a thermal insulating material, whereby the thermal insulating material forms an outermost surface of the turbine engine component.
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