Title: Gas turbine generator seal system

Abstract: A seal system for a rotary regenerator with a circular ceramic regenerator core, the seal system including a peripheral portion sealingly engaged with the margin of the core and a cross arm portion extending generally diametrically across the surface of the core, the peripheral seal portions on the cross arm portion being located in seal recesses formed in the gas turbine housing during the casting of the housing thereby forming a portion of the housing assembly, the seal portions being made in segments whereby provision is made for reducing or eliminating seal breakage and maintenance cost.

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Inventors: Rao, V. Durga Nageswar (Woodhaven, MI, US)

Application Number: 415057
Filing Date: 1973-11-12
Publication_date: 1976-01-13
Assignee: Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI)
Primary Class(es): 165/9 165/DIG19, 277/399
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

2607565	Aug, 1952	Jensen	165/9.
3601414	Aug, 1971	Rao	165/9.
3633926	Jan, 1972	Hryniszab et al.	165/9.
3667220	Jun, 1972	Dekeyser	165/8.
3743008	Jul, 1973	Zeeb et al.	165/9.

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Primary Examiner: Davis, Jr., Albert W.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Harrington; Donald J., Zerschling; Keith L.