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Cooling airflow to the shroud support apparatus is varied in response to both rotor speed and elapsed time above a predetermined level by the selective use and mixture of two air sources at different temperatures. For steady-state operation, each of four different operating modes has its prescribed

Cooling airflow to the shroud support apparatus is varied in response to both rotor speed and elapsed time above a predetermined level by the selective use and mixture of two air sources at different temperatures. For steady-state operation, each of four different operating modes has its prescribed cooling air delivery mode such that, generally, as the engine speed and cycle temperatures increase, so does that of the cooling air. For transient operation, a timer is employed to sequence the desired cooling air delivery modes in such a manner as to maintain optimum rotor-to-shroud clearances during the transient period.

대표청구항 ▼

In combination with apparatus of the type having a variable speed rotor, a shroud, and a shroud support with the shroud surrounding the rotor, an improved air delivery system for modulating thermal growth of the shroud support comprising: (a) means for sensing the operating speed of the rotor; (b) m

In combination with apparatus of the type having a variable speed rotor, a shroud, and a shroud support with the shroud surrounding the rotor, an improved air delivery system for modulating thermal growth of the shroud support comprising: (a) means for sensing the operating speed of the rotor; (b) means for timing the operation of the rotor after an acceleration; and (c) means responsive to said timing means and to the speed of the rotor for varying the temperature of the air.