US20150345310A1 - Turbine bucket assembly and turbine system - Google Patents
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- the present invention is directed to turbine components and turbine systems. More particularly, the present invention is directed to turbine bucket assemblies and turbine systems having one or more turbine bucket assemblies.
- At least some known gas turbine engines include a combustor, a compressor, and/or turbines that include a rotor disk that includes a plurality of rotor blades, or buckets, that extend radially outward therefrom.
- the plurality of rotating turbine blades or buckets channel high-temperature fluids, such as combustion gases or steam, through either a gas turbine engine or a steam turbine engine.
- the roots of at least some known buckets are coupled to the disk with dovetails that are inserted within corresponding dovetail slots formed in the rotor disk to form a bladed disk, or “blisk.”
- dovetails that are inserted within corresponding dovetail slots formed in the rotor disk to form a bladed disk, or “blisk.”
- the operating capacity of such an engine may be at least partially limited by the materials used in fabricating the buckets and/or the length of the airfoil portions of the buckets.
- at least some engine manufacturers have increased the size of the engines, thus resulting in an increase in the length of the airfoil portion of the buckets. Such an increase can require the size of the dovetails and the dovetail slots to be increased to ensure the longer buckets are retained in position.
- turbine buckets assemblies are subjected to a variety of forces. Such forces require different portions of the turbine bucket assemblies to have different properties. It is known that variation of density can provide benefit, depending upon the position of the material. However, further characterization of properties providing beneficial results, especially relating to specific materials, would provide additional benefits.
- a turbine bucket assembly and turbine system having a turbine bucket assembly with improvements would be desirable in the art.
- a turbine bucket assembly in an embodiment, includes a single-lobe joint having an integral platform, the joint having a first axial length; a non-segmented airfoil extending radially outward from the integral platform and having tip end with a second axial length, the second axial length being less than the first axial length; and a turbine wheel having a receptacle with a geometry corresponding to the single-lobe joint and being coupled to the single-lobe joint.
- the non-segmented airfoil includes a turbine bucket material and the turbine wheel includes a turbine wheel material, the turbine wheel material having a lower heat resistance and a higher thermal expansion than the turbine bucket material.
- a turbine bucket assembly in another embodiment, includes a single-lobe joint having an integral platform, the joint having a first axial length; a non-segmented airfoil extending radially outward from the integral platform and having a tip end with a second axial length, the second axial length being less than the first axial length; and a turbine wheel having a receptacle with a geometry corresponding to the single-lobe joint and being coupled to the single-lobe joint.
- the non-segmented airfoil includes a turbine bucket material and the turbine wheel includes a turbine wheel material, the turbine bucket material being a titanium aluminide and the turbine wheel material being a superalloy.
- a turbine system in another embodiment, includes a compressor section, a combustor section configured to receive air from the compressor section, and a turbine section in fluid communication with the combustor section, the turbine section comprising a stator and a turbine bucket assembly.
- the turbine bucket assembly includes a single-lobe joint having an integral platform, the joint having a first axial length; a non-segmented airfoil extending radially outward from the integral platform and having a tip end with a second axial length, the second axial length being less than the first axial length; and a turbine wheel having a receptacle with a geometry corresponding to the single-lobe joint and being coupled to the single-lobe joint.
- the non-segmented airfoil includes a turbine bucket material, and the turbine wheel includes a turbine wheel material, the turbine wheel material having a lower heat resistance and a higher thermal expansion than the turbine bucket material.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a turbine system having a turbine bucket assembly, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a turbine bucket assembly having a non-segmented airfoil in a turbine bucket, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.
- FIG. 3 is a right-side plan view of a latter stage turbine bucket (for example, a bucket for use in a third or fourth stage of a four-stage turbine), according to an embodiment of the disclosure.
- a turbine bucket assembly and a turbine system are provided.
- methods of assembling and/or producing such turbine bucket assemblies and turbine systems are apparent from the disclosure.
- Embodiments of the present disclosure for example, in comparison to similar concepts failing to include one or more of the features disclosed herein, reduce overall operating and maintenance costs, reduce duration of out-of-service periods for repairs, permit other suitable advantages, permit larger or smaller sized engines and/or turbine buckets to be used, permit portions of a turbine bucket assembly to be exposed to higher temperatures, permit properties in a specific portion of a turbine bucket assembly to be resistant to additional forces, permit use of additional materials for portions of turbine bucket assemblies, or a combination thereof.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a turbine system 10 , such as, a gas turbine engine system, a power generation system, any other suitable system utilizing blades/buckets, or a combination thereof.
- a turbine system 10 such as, a gas turbine engine system, a power generation system, any other suitable system utilizing blades/buckets, or a combination thereof.
- the term “blade” is used interchangeably with the term “bucket.”
- a suitable turbine bucket is shown in FIG. 3 , which illustrates a bucket for use in a latter stage of a turbine (for example, a third or fourth stage, of a four-stage turbine).
- the system 10 includes an intake section 12 , a compressor section 14 downstream from the intake section 12 , a combustor section 16 coupled downstream from the intake section 12 , a turbine section 18 coupled downstream from the combustor section 16 , and an exhaust section 20 .
- the turbine section 18 is drivingly coupled to the compressor section 14 via a rotor shaft 22 .
- the combustor section 16 includes a plurality of combustors 24 and is coupled to the compressor section 14 such that each of the combustors 24 is in fluid communication with the compressor section 14 .
- a fuel nozzle assembly 26 is coupled to each of the combustors 24 .
- the turbine section 18 is rotatably coupled to the compressor section 14 and to a load 28 , such as, but not limited to, an electrical generator and/or a mechanical drive application.
- the compressor section 14 and/or the turbine section 18 include at least one blade or turbine bucket 30 coupled to the rotor shaft 22 .
- the intake section 12 channels air towards the compressor section 14 .
- the compressor section 14 compresses the inlet air to higher pressures and temperatures and discharges the compressed air towards the combustor section 16 .
- the compressed air is mixed with fuel and ignited to generate combustion gases that flow to the turbine section 18 , which drives the compressor section 14 and/or the load 28 .
- at least a portion of the compressed air is supplied to fuel nozzle assembly 26 .
- Fuel is channeled to the fuel nozzle assembly 26 .
- the fuel is mixed with the air and ignited downstream of fuel nozzle assembly 26 in the combustor section 16 .
- Combustion gases are generated and channeled to the turbine section 18 .
- Gas stream thermal energy is converted to mechanical rotational energy in the turbine section 18 .
- Exhaust gases exit the turbine section 18 and flow through the exhaust section 20 to the ambient atmosphere.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a turbine bucket assembly 200 having the turbine bucket 30 capable of use with the system 10 .
- the turbine bucket 30 has an airfoil 110 .
- the airfoil 110 is non-segmented (for example, not having a separate tip segment and root segment and/or being a single continuous material as is shown in FIG. 2 ).
- the turbine bucket 30 includes a pressure side 102 and a suction side 103 connected together at a leading edge 104 and a trailing edge 106 .
- the pressure side 102 includes a generally concave geometry and the suction side 103 includes a generally convex geometry.
- the turbine bucket 30 includes a joint 108 , and/or any other suitable features, such as a platform 112 extending between the joint 108 and the airfoil 110 .
- the joint 108 which couples the bucket 30 to the wheel 105 , is a dovetail, is multi-lobed, is single-lobed, is a portion of a blisk, is integral with the airfoil 110 (for example, such that there are no seams or inconsistencies in the turbine bucket 30 where the platform 112 transitions to the airfoil 110 ), is another suitable mechanism or device for securing the turbine bucket 30 , or is a combination thereof.
- the coefficients of thermal expansion of the materials in the components dictate the joint type between the respective components.
- the joint 108 between the components is capable of being either a single-lobe or a multi-lobe joint.
- a multi-lobe joint may be preferred in some circumstances.
- a single-lobe joint between the components may be preferred.
- the turbine bucket 30 couples to the wheel 105 via the joint 108 and extends radially outward from the wheel 105 .
- the joint 108 has a single-lobe geometry corresponding to a respective receptacle in the wheel 105 and is capable of being removably or permanently coupled to the wheel 105 by any suitable technique.
- One suitable technique includes the joint 108 being removably coupled to the wheel 105 by an axial joint or a circumferential joint.
- Another suitable technique includes the joint 108 being removably coupled to the wheel 105 by a dovetail joint, a dado joint, a box joint, a tongue-and-groove joint, or a combination thereof.
- the wheel 105 is a turbine wheel having a plurality of receptacles with geometry corresponding to the single-lobe joints 108 of a corresponding plurality of turbine buckets 30 , and the geometry of the wheel 105 defines a rim of the turbine wheel.
- the turbine buckets 30 couple, via the joints 108 , directly to the rotor shaft 22 and extend radially outward from the rotor shaft 22 .
- the joint 108 has an axial joint length 114 that facilitates securing.
- the platform 112 extends radially outward from the joint 108 and has a platform length 117 that is equal to or approximately equal to the axial joint length 114 (as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 ).
- the airfoil 110 extends radially outward from the joint 108 , extends radially outward from an outer platform surface of the platform 112 , has an initial airfoil length 119 that is approximately equal to the axial joint length 114 , and/or decreases in length to a tip end length 118 at a tip end 116 of the turbine bucket 30 , such that the tip end length 118 is shorter than the axial joint length 114 , when viewed from the right-side profile as shown in FIG. 3 .
- the tip end length 118 and a tip width are capable of being varied, depending on the application of turbine bucket 30 and/or the system 10 .
- the airfoil 110 has a first or radial length 120 measured from platform 112 to tip end 116 , for example, to permit increased performance of the turbine bucket 30 .
- the airfoil length 120 is capable of being varied, depending on the application of the turbine bucket 30 or the system 10 .
- the airfoil 110 has an airfoil width sized to facilitate locking to the wheel 105 .
- the airfoil 110 is a non-segmented portion of the turbine bucket 30 .
- the airfoil 110 includes a first or the tip region 122 integrally formed with a second or the root region 124 .
- the root region 124 is proximal to the wheel 105 or the rotor shaft 22 (see FIG. 1 ).
- the tip region 122 is distal from the wheel 105 or the rotor shaft 22 (see FIG. 1 ), for example, proximal to a tip shroud 109 or a sealing rail 111 .
- the tip region 122 includes a tip region length 126 that is comparable to the turbine bucket length 120 , for example, by having a relative ratio to the turbine bucket length 120 , such as, about 25 percent, about 40 percent, greater than 40 percent, less than about 50 percent, about 50 percent, greater than about 50 percent, about 60 percent, between about 40 percent and about 60 percent, about 75 percent, between about 25 percent and about 75 percent, between about 40 percent and about 75 percent, or any suitable combination, sub-combination, range, or sub-range therein.
- the tip segment length 126 extends to a mid-region of the airfoil 110 having an axial length 129 , which is greater than the tip end length 118 and less than the initial airfoil length 119 , when viewed from the right-side profile as shown in FIG. 3 .
- the joint 108 , the airfoil 110 , and/or the wheel 105 include any suitable combination of materials capable of withstanding the operational demands of the system 10 and/or operating in conjunction with the features of the turbine bucket 30 .
- the materials are similar materials, the same materials, or different materials, which are chosen to achieve a balance between considerations of weight and cost and performance at higher temperatures and/or speeds.
- Suitable materials for the joint 108 and airfoil 110 include, but are not limited to, ceramic matrix composite materials, titanium aluminide, materials having a similar or lower thermal expansion than materials in the wheel 105 , materials having similar or higher heat resistance than materials the wheel 105 (for example, to accommodate the tip region 122 being exposed to higher operating temperatures), materials having a similar or lower density than materials in the wheel 105 (for example, resulting in a lower rotating mass in the turbine bucket 30 ), or a combination thereof.
- the airfoil 110 includes a titanium aluminide material.
- the term “ceramic matrix composite” includes, but is not limited to, carbon-fiber-reinforced carbon (C/C), carbon-fiber-reinforced silicon carbide (C/SiC), and silicon-carbide-fiber-reinforced silicon carbide (SiC/SiC).
- the ceramic matrix composite material has increased elongation, fracture toughness, thermal shock, dynamical load capability, and anisotropic properties as compared to a monolithic ceramic structure.
- titanium aluminide includes, but is not limited to, typical compositions, by weight, of about 45% Ti and about 50% Al (TiAl) and/or a molar ratio of about 1 mole Ti to about 1 mole Al, TiAl 2 (for example, at a molar ratio of about 1 mole Ti to about 2 moles Al), TiAl 3 (for example, at a molar ratio of about 1 mole Ti to about 3 moles Al), Ti 3 Al (for example, at a molar ratio of about 3 moles Ti to about 1 mole Al), or other suitable mixtures thereof.
- TiAl 2 for example, at a molar ratio of about 1 mole Ti to about 2 moles Al
- TiAl 3 for example, at a molar ratio of about 1 mole Ti to about 3 moles Al
- Ti 3 Al for example, at a molar ratio of about 3 moles Ti to about 1 mole Al
- Suitable materials for the wheel 105 include, but are not limited to, cobalt-based superalloys, nickel-based superalloys, steel-based superalloys, materials having a similar or higher thermal expansion than materials in the airfoil 110 , materials having similar or lower heat resistance than materials in the airfoil 110 , materials having a similar or higher density than materials in the airfoil 110 , or a combination thereof.
- the term “superalloy” includes, but is not limited to, nickel-based alloys, cobalt-based alloys, or steel-based alloys.
- One typical nickel-based superalloy material which is sold under the tradename INCONEL® 718 by Special Metal Corporation of New Hartford, N.Y., has a composition, by weight, of about 50.0-55.0% Ni, about 17.0-21.0% Cr, about 4.75-5% Nb, about 2.8-3.3% Mo, about 1.0% Co, about 0.65-1.15% Al, about 0.35% Mn, about 0.35% Si, about 0.2-0.8% Cu, about 0.3% Ti, about 0.08% C, about 0.015% S, about 0.015% P, and about 0.006% B, and a balance of Fe.
- An exemplary CrMoV (steel-based) superalloy composition has a composition, by weight %, of about 0.90-1.50% Mo, about 0.90-1.25% Cr, about 0.55-0.90% Mn, about 0.35-0.55% Ni, about 0.25-0.33% C, 0.20-0.30% V, no more than about 0.35% Si, no more than about 0.35% Cu, no more than 0.012% P, no more than about 0.012% S, and the balance Fe and trace impurities.
- the turbine bucket 30 includes impact strips 107 on the airfoil 110 , which increase impact toughness of the region to which they are attached.
- the impact strips 107 are capable of being produced from a similar or different material from the airfoil 110 and/or are capable of possessing similar or different properties from the airfoil 110 .
- the impact strips 107 are positioned on the leading edge 104 of the turbine bucket 30 (as shown), the trailing edge 106 of the turbine bucket 30 , on the tip region 122 , the root region 124 , or a combination thereof.
- the impact strips 107 on the leading edge 104 of the tip regions 122 are on any and/or all turbine stages, whereas the impact strips 107 on the trailing edge 106 of the tip regions 122 are on any and/or all turbine stages except the last stage.
- the impact strips 107 are attached by one or more chemical and/or mechanical techniques, for example, based upon physics-based methods (such as geometry) and material science methods (such as alloying).
- the impact strips 107 are chemically attached, for example, via in-situ material processing, such as cast-in, in-situ extrusion, in-situ forging, other suitable techniques, or a combination thereof.
- the impact strips 107 are chemically attached via post-material initial processing, such as diffusion bonding, alloy brazing, welding, other suitable techniques, or a combination thereof.
- the impact strips 107 are mechanically attached via glue, rivets, stem pins, buttons, or retention joints (for example, a dado joint, a box joint, and/or a tongue-and-groove joint), other suitable techniques, or a combination thereof.
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Abstract
A turbine bucket assembly and turbine system are disclosed. The assembly includes a single-lobe joint having an integral platform, the joint having a first axial length; a non-segmented airfoil extending radially outward from the integral platform and having a tip end with a second axial length, the second axial length being less than the first axial length; and a turbine wheel having a receptacle with a geometry corresponding to the single-lobe joint and being coupled to the single-lobe joint. The joint and the non-segmented airfoil include a turbine bucket material, and the turbine wheel includes a turbine wheel material, the turbine wheel material having a lower heat resistance and a higher thermal expansion than the turbine bucket material.
Description
- The present invention is directed to turbine components and turbine systems. More particularly, the present invention is directed to turbine bucket assemblies and turbine systems having one or more turbine bucket assemblies.
- At least some known gas turbine engines include a combustor, a compressor, and/or turbines that include a rotor disk that includes a plurality of rotor blades, or buckets, that extend radially outward therefrom. The plurality of rotating turbine blades or buckets channel high-temperature fluids, such as combustion gases or steam, through either a gas turbine engine or a steam turbine engine. The roots of at least some known buckets are coupled to the disk with dovetails that are inserted within corresponding dovetail slots formed in the rotor disk to form a bladed disk, or “blisk.” Because such turbine engines operate at relatively high temperatures and may be relatively large, the operating capacity of such an engine may be at least partially limited by the materials used in fabricating the buckets and/or the length of the airfoil portions of the buckets. To facilitate enhanced performance, at least some engine manufacturers have increased the size of the engines, thus resulting in an increase in the length of the airfoil portion of the buckets. Such an increase can require the size of the dovetails and the dovetail slots to be increased to ensure the longer buckets are retained in position.
- With or without repairable and/or replaceable airfoil tip portions, turbine buckets assemblies are subjected to a variety of forces. Such forces require different portions of the turbine bucket assemblies to have different properties. It is known that variation of density can provide benefit, depending upon the position of the material. However, further characterization of properties providing beneficial results, especially relating to specific materials, would provide additional benefits.
- A turbine bucket assembly and turbine system having a turbine bucket assembly with improvements would be desirable in the art.
- In an embodiment, a turbine bucket assembly includes a single-lobe joint having an integral platform, the joint having a first axial length; a non-segmented airfoil extending radially outward from the integral platform and having tip end with a second axial length, the second axial length being less than the first axial length; and a turbine wheel having a receptacle with a geometry corresponding to the single-lobe joint and being coupled to the single-lobe joint. The non-segmented airfoil includes a turbine bucket material and the turbine wheel includes a turbine wheel material, the turbine wheel material having a lower heat resistance and a higher thermal expansion than the turbine bucket material.
- In another embodiment, a turbine bucket assembly includes a single-lobe joint having an integral platform, the joint having a first axial length; a non-segmented airfoil extending radially outward from the integral platform and having a tip end with a second axial length, the second axial length being less than the first axial length; and a turbine wheel having a receptacle with a geometry corresponding to the single-lobe joint and being coupled to the single-lobe joint. The non-segmented airfoil includes a turbine bucket material and the turbine wheel includes a turbine wheel material, the turbine bucket material being a titanium aluminide and the turbine wheel material being a superalloy.
- In another embodiment, a turbine system includes a compressor section, a combustor section configured to receive air from the compressor section, and a turbine section in fluid communication with the combustor section, the turbine section comprising a stator and a turbine bucket assembly. The turbine bucket assembly includes a single-lobe joint having an integral platform, the joint having a first axial length; a non-segmented airfoil extending radially outward from the integral platform and having a tip end with a second axial length, the second axial length being less than the first axial length; and a turbine wheel having a receptacle with a geometry corresponding to the single-lobe joint and being coupled to the single-lobe joint. The non-segmented airfoil includes a turbine bucket material, and the turbine wheel includes a turbine wheel material, the turbine wheel material having a lower heat resistance and a higher thermal expansion than the turbine bucket material.
- Other features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following more detailed description of the preferred embodiment, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a turbine system having a turbine bucket assembly, according to an embodiment of the disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a turbine bucket assembly having a non-segmented airfoil in a turbine bucket, according to an embodiment of the disclosure. -
FIG. 3 is a right-side plan view of a latter stage turbine bucket (for example, a bucket for use in a third or fourth stage of a four-stage turbine), according to an embodiment of the disclosure. - Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to represent the same parts.
- Provided is a turbine bucket assembly and a turbine system. In addition, methods of assembling and/or producing such turbine bucket assemblies and turbine systems are apparent from the disclosure. Embodiments of the present disclosure, for example, in comparison to similar concepts failing to include one or more of the features disclosed herein, reduce overall operating and maintenance costs, reduce duration of out-of-service periods for repairs, permit other suitable advantages, permit larger or smaller sized engines and/or turbine buckets to be used, permit portions of a turbine bucket assembly to be exposed to higher temperatures, permit properties in a specific portion of a turbine bucket assembly to be resistant to additional forces, permit use of additional materials for portions of turbine bucket assemblies, or a combination thereof.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic view of aturbine system 10, such as, a gas turbine engine system, a power generation system, any other suitable system utilizing blades/buckets, or a combination thereof. As used herein, the term “blade” is used interchangeably with the term “bucket.” A suitable turbine bucket is shown inFIG. 3 , which illustrates a bucket for use in a latter stage of a turbine (for example, a third or fourth stage, of a four-stage turbine). In one embodiment, thesystem 10 includes anintake section 12, acompressor section 14 downstream from theintake section 12, acombustor section 16 coupled downstream from theintake section 12, aturbine section 18 coupled downstream from thecombustor section 16, and anexhaust section 20. Theturbine section 18 is drivingly coupled to thecompressor section 14 via arotor shaft 22. Thecombustor section 16 includes a plurality ofcombustors 24 and is coupled to thecompressor section 14 such that each of thecombustors 24 is in fluid communication with thecompressor section 14. Afuel nozzle assembly 26 is coupled to each of thecombustors 24. Theturbine section 18 is rotatably coupled to thecompressor section 14 and to aload 28, such as, but not limited to, an electrical generator and/or a mechanical drive application. Thecompressor section 14 and/or theturbine section 18 include at least one blade orturbine bucket 30 coupled to therotor shaft 22. - During operation, the
intake section 12 channels air towards thecompressor section 14. Thecompressor section 14 compresses the inlet air to higher pressures and temperatures and discharges the compressed air towards thecombustor section 16. The compressed air is mixed with fuel and ignited to generate combustion gases that flow to theturbine section 18, which drives thecompressor section 14 and/or theload 28. Specifically, at least a portion of the compressed air is supplied tofuel nozzle assembly 26. Fuel is channeled to thefuel nozzle assembly 26. The fuel is mixed with the air and ignited downstream offuel nozzle assembly 26 in thecombustor section 16. Combustion gases are generated and channeled to theturbine section 18. Gas stream thermal energy is converted to mechanical rotational energy in theturbine section 18. Exhaust gases exit theturbine section 18 and flow through theexhaust section 20 to the ambient atmosphere. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of aturbine bucket assembly 200 having theturbine bucket 30 capable of use with thesystem 10. Theturbine bucket 30 has anairfoil 110. Theairfoil 110 is non-segmented (for example, not having a separate tip segment and root segment and/or being a single continuous material as is shown inFIG. 2 ). Theturbine bucket 30 includes apressure side 102 and asuction side 103 connected together at a leadingedge 104 and atrailing edge 106. Thepressure side 102 includes a generally concave geometry and thesuction side 103 includes a generally convex geometry. Theturbine bucket 30 includes ajoint 108, and/or any other suitable features, such as aplatform 112 extending between thejoint 108 and theairfoil 110. - The
joint 108, which couples thebucket 30 to thewheel 105, is a dovetail, is multi-lobed, is single-lobed, is a portion of a blisk, is integral with the airfoil 110 (for example, such that there are no seams or inconsistencies in theturbine bucket 30 where theplatform 112 transitions to the airfoil 110), is another suitable mechanism or device for securing theturbine bucket 30, or is a combination thereof. The coefficients of thermal expansion of the materials in the components (for example, awheel 105 and the airfoil 110) dictate the joint type between the respective components. For instance, when the materials have a nearly identical or identical coefficient of thermal expansion over a wide range of temperatures, thejoint 108 between the components is capable of being either a single-lobe or a multi-lobe joint. A multi-lobe joint may be preferred in some circumstances. In contrast, when the materials have dissimilar coefficients of thermal expansion, a single-lobe joint between the components may be preferred. - In one embodiment, the
turbine bucket 30 couples to thewheel 105 via thejoint 108 and extends radially outward from thewheel 105. Thejoint 108 has a single-lobe geometry corresponding to a respective receptacle in thewheel 105 and is capable of being removably or permanently coupled to thewheel 105 by any suitable technique. One suitable technique includes thejoint 108 being removably coupled to thewheel 105 by an axial joint or a circumferential joint. Another suitable technique includes the joint 108 being removably coupled to thewheel 105 by a dovetail joint, a dado joint, a box joint, a tongue-and-groove joint, or a combination thereof. - In one embodiment, the
wheel 105 is a turbine wheel having a plurality of receptacles with geometry corresponding to the single-lobe joints 108 of a corresponding plurality ofturbine buckets 30, and the geometry of thewheel 105 defines a rim of the turbine wheel. In an alternate embodiment (FIG. 1 ), theturbine buckets 30 couple, via thejoints 108, directly to therotor shaft 22 and extend radially outward from therotor shaft 22. - In one embodiment, the joint 108 has an axial
joint length 114 that facilitates securing. In one embodiment, theplatform 112 extends radially outward from the joint 108 and has aplatform length 117 that is equal to or approximately equal to the axial joint length 114 (as shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 ). - In one embodiment, the
airfoil 110 extends radially outward from the joint 108, extends radially outward from an outer platform surface of theplatform 112, has aninitial airfoil length 119 that is approximately equal to the axialjoint length 114, and/or decreases in length to atip end length 118 at atip end 116 of theturbine bucket 30, such that thetip end length 118 is shorter than the axialjoint length 114, when viewed from the right-side profile as shown inFIG. 3 . Thetip end length 118 and a tip width are capable of being varied, depending on the application ofturbine bucket 30 and/or thesystem 10. Theairfoil 110 has a first orradial length 120 measured fromplatform 112 to tipend 116, for example, to permit increased performance of theturbine bucket 30. Theairfoil length 120 is capable of being varied, depending on the application of theturbine bucket 30 or thesystem 10. In one embodiment, theairfoil 110 has an airfoil width sized to facilitate locking to thewheel 105. - The
airfoil 110 is a non-segmented portion of theturbine bucket 30. In one embodiment, as shown inFIG. 2 , theairfoil 110 includes a first or thetip region 122 integrally formed with a second or theroot region 124. Theroot region 124 is proximal to thewheel 105 or the rotor shaft 22 (seeFIG. 1 ). Thetip region 122 is distal from thewheel 105 or the rotor shaft 22 (seeFIG. 1 ), for example, proximal to atip shroud 109 or a sealingrail 111. - The
tip region 122 includes atip region length 126 that is comparable to theturbine bucket length 120, for example, by having a relative ratio to theturbine bucket length 120, such as, about 25 percent, about 40 percent, greater than 40 percent, less than about 50 percent, about 50 percent, greater than about 50 percent, about 60 percent, between about 40 percent and about 60 percent, about 75 percent, between about 25 percent and about 75 percent, between about 40 percent and about 75 percent, or any suitable combination, sub-combination, range, or sub-range therein. Thetip segment length 126 extends to a mid-region of theairfoil 110 having anaxial length 129, which is greater than thetip end length 118 and less than theinitial airfoil length 119, when viewed from the right-side profile as shown inFIG. 3 . - The joint 108, the
airfoil 110, and/or thewheel 105 include any suitable combination of materials capable of withstanding the operational demands of thesystem 10 and/or operating in conjunction with the features of theturbine bucket 30. The materials are similar materials, the same materials, or different materials, which are chosen to achieve a balance between considerations of weight and cost and performance at higher temperatures and/or speeds. - Suitable materials for the joint 108 and
airfoil 110 include, but are not limited to, ceramic matrix composite materials, titanium aluminide, materials having a similar or lower thermal expansion than materials in thewheel 105, materials having similar or higher heat resistance than materials the wheel 105 (for example, to accommodate thetip region 122 being exposed to higher operating temperatures), materials having a similar or lower density than materials in the wheel 105 (for example, resulting in a lower rotating mass in the turbine bucket 30), or a combination thereof. In an exemplary embodiment described herein, theairfoil 110 includes a titanium aluminide material. - As used herein, the term “ceramic matrix composite” includes, but is not limited to, carbon-fiber-reinforced carbon (C/C), carbon-fiber-reinforced silicon carbide (C/SiC), and silicon-carbide-fiber-reinforced silicon carbide (SiC/SiC). In one embodiment, the ceramic matrix composite material has increased elongation, fracture toughness, thermal shock, dynamical load capability, and anisotropic properties as compared to a monolithic ceramic structure.
- As used herein, the term “titanium aluminide” includes, but is not limited to, typical compositions, by weight, of about 45% Ti and about 50% Al (TiAl) and/or a molar ratio of about 1 mole Ti to about 1 mole Al, TiAl2 (for example, at a molar ratio of about 1 mole Ti to about 2 moles Al), TiAl3 (for example, at a molar ratio of about 1 mole Ti to about 3 moles Al), Ti3Al (for example, at a molar ratio of about 3 moles Ti to about 1 mole Al), or other suitable mixtures thereof.
- Suitable materials for the
wheel 105 include, but are not limited to, cobalt-based superalloys, nickel-based superalloys, steel-based superalloys, materials having a similar or higher thermal expansion than materials in theairfoil 110, materials having similar or lower heat resistance than materials in theairfoil 110, materials having a similar or higher density than materials in theairfoil 110, or a combination thereof. - As used herein, the term “superalloy” includes, but is not limited to, nickel-based alloys, cobalt-based alloys, or steel-based alloys. One typical nickel-based superalloy material, which is sold under the tradename INCONEL® 718 by Special Metal Corporation of New Hartford, N.Y., has a composition, by weight, of about 50.0-55.0% Ni, about 17.0-21.0% Cr, about 4.75-5% Nb, about 2.8-3.3% Mo, about 1.0% Co, about 0.65-1.15% Al, about 0.35% Mn, about 0.35% Si, about 0.2-0.8% Cu, about 0.3% Ti, about 0.08% C, about 0.015% S, about 0.015% P, and about 0.006% B, and a balance of Fe. An exemplary CrMoV (steel-based) superalloy composition has a composition, by weight %, of about 0.90-1.50% Mo, about 0.90-1.25% Cr, about 0.55-0.90% Mn, about 0.35-0.55% Ni, about 0.25-0.33% C, 0.20-0.30% V, no more than about 0.35% Si, no more than about 0.35% Cu, no more than 0.012% P, no more than about 0.012% S, and the balance Fe and trace impurities.
- Referring again to
FIG. 2 , in one embodiment, theturbine bucket 30 includes impact strips 107 on theairfoil 110, which increase impact toughness of the region to which they are attached. The impact strips 107 are capable of being produced from a similar or different material from theairfoil 110 and/or are capable of possessing similar or different properties from theairfoil 110. The impact strips 107 are positioned on theleading edge 104 of the turbine bucket 30 (as shown), the trailingedge 106 of theturbine bucket 30, on thetip region 122, theroot region 124, or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, the impact strips 107 on theleading edge 104 of thetip regions 122 are on any and/or all turbine stages, whereas the impact strips 107 on the trailingedge 106 of thetip regions 122 are on any and/or all turbine stages except the last stage. - The impact strips 107 are attached by one or more chemical and/or mechanical techniques, for example, based upon physics-based methods (such as geometry) and material science methods (such as alloying). In one embodiment, the impact strips 107 are chemically attached, for example, via in-situ material processing, such as cast-in, in-situ extrusion, in-situ forging, other suitable techniques, or a combination thereof. Additionally or alternatively, in one embodiment, the impact strips 107 are chemically attached via post-material initial processing, such as diffusion bonding, alloy brazing, welding, other suitable techniques, or a combination thereof. In another embodiment, the impact strips 107 are mechanically attached via glue, rivets, stem pins, buttons, or retention joints (for example, a dado joint, a box joint, and/or a tongue-and-groove joint), other suitable techniques, or a combination thereof.
- While the invention has been described with reference to one or more embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. In addition, all numerical values identified in the detailed description shall be interpreted as though the precise and approximate values are both expressly identified.
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1. A turbine bucket assembly, comprising:
a single-lobe joint having an integral platform, the joint having a first axial length;
a non-segmented airfoil extending radially outward from the integral platform and having a tip end with a second axial length, the second axial length being less than the first axial length; and
a turbine wheel having a receptacle with a geometry corresponding to the single- lobe joint and being coupled to the single-lobe joint;
wherein the non-segmented airfoil includes a turbine bucket material, and the turbine wheel includes a turbine wheel material, the turbine wheel material having a lower heat resistance and a higher thermal expansion than the turbine bucket material.
2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the turbine bucket material is a titanium aluminide.
3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the turbine wheel material is a superalloy.
4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the turbine bucket material is less dense than the turbine wheel material.
5. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a tip shroud integrally positioned on the tip end of the non-segmented airfoil.
6. The assembly of claim 5 , wherein the tip shroud comprises a sealing rail positioned on an outer surface of the tip shroud distal from the single-lobe joint.
7. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the single-lobe joint is removably coupled to the turbine wheel by an axial joint, a circumferential joint, a dovetail joint, a dado joint, a box joint, a tongue-and-groove joint, or a combination thereof.
8. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the geometry of the turbine wheel corresponding to the single-lobe joint defines a rim of the turbine wheel.
9. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an impact strip positioned on a leading edge of the non-segmented airfoil.
10. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an impact strip positioned on a trailing edge of the non-segmented airfoil.
11. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an impact strip formed of impact strip material capable of adhering to the turbine bucket material.
12. A turbine bucket assembly, comprising:
a single-lobe joint having an integral platform, the joint having a first axial length;
a non-segmented airfoil extending radially outward from the integral platform and having a tip end with a second axial length, the second axial length being less than the first axial length; and
a turbine wheel having a receptacle with a geometry corresponding to the single- lobe joint and being coupled to the single-lobe joint;
wherein the single-lobe joint and the non-segmented airfoil include a turbine bucket material, and the turbine wheel includes a turbine wheel material, the turbine bucket material being a titanium aluminide and the turbine wheel material being a superalloy.
13. A gas turbine system, comprising:
a compressor section;
a combustor section configured to receive air from the compressor section; and
a turbine section in fluid communication with the combustor section, the turbine section comprising a stator and a turbine bucket assembly, the turbine bucket assembly comprising:
a single-lobe joint having an integral platform, the joint having a first axial length;
a non-segmented airfoil extending radially outward from the integral platform and having a tip end with a second axial length, the second axial length being less than the first axial length; and
a turbine wheel having a receptacle with a geometry corresponding to the single-lobe joint and being coupled to the single-lobe joint;
wherein the non-segmented airfoil includes a turbine bucket material and the turbine wheel includes a turbine wheel material, the turbine wheel material having a lower heat resistance and a higher thermal expansion than the turbine bucket material.
14. The gas turbine system of claim 13 , further comprising a plurality of axially spaced stages of turbine bucket assemblies including a last stage of turbine bucket assemblies.
15. The gas turbine system of claim 14 , wherein the airfoil has a leading edge and a trailing edge, and further comprises at least one impact strip attached to at least one of the leading edge and the trailing edge.
16. The gas turbine system of claim 15 , wherein impact strips are attached to the leading edge of the tip regions of the plurality of turbine bucket assemblies in one or more of the plurality of turbine stages.
17. The gas turbine system of claim 15 , wherein impact strips are attached to the trailing edges of the plurality of turbine bucket assemblies in one or more of the plurality of turbine stages with the exception of the last stage.
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