Inventors:
- Farmington CT, US
Zachary J. Jeske - West Hartford CT, US
Michael Ronan - Glastonbury CT, US
Matthew E. Bintz - West Hartford CT, US
John P. Tirone - Moodus CT, US
Scott Gammons - Higganum CT, US
Michael C. Firnhaber - East Hampton CT, US
Mark E. Simonds - Cape Neddick ME, US
International Classification:
F01D 9/04
F01D 17/16
Abstract:
A vane stage includes a ringcase extending circumferentially about a center axis of the vane stage. The ringcase extends completely about the center axis to form a first ring. An inner shroud extends circumferentially about the center axis of the vane stage. The inner shroud extends completely about the center axis to form a second ring positioned radially within the ringcase relative the center axis. A plurality of stationary half vanes extend radially between the ringcase and the inner shroud, and are circumferentially spaced about the center axis. The plurality of stationary half vanes are integral with the ringcase and the inner shroud.