GAS-TURBINE ENGINE COMPRESSOR Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering; compressors. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to compressors of high-temperature gas-turbine engines, including those of ground usage. Proposed compressor has stator with system to control radial clearances between stator and rotor. Stator consists of outer and inner housing with flexible connectors in between. Spaces for taking off air from different stages of compressor are arranged between outer and inner housing. These spaces alternate axially with radial clearances active control spaces. EFFECT: improved reliability and efficiency of compressor and engine as a whole. 1 dwg