General Electric Company
HOT GAS PATH COMPONENTS INCLUDING PLURALITY OF NOZZLES AND VENTURI

Abstract:

Hot gas path (HGP) components for turbine systems are disclosed. The HGP component may include a body including a forward end, an aft end, and an inner portion positioned adjacent a hot gas flow path for the turbine system. The body may also include an outer portion formed radially opposite the inner portion, and a plurality of nozzles extending through the outer portion. Additionally, body may include an intermediate portion formed between the inner portion and the outer portion, and a plurality of venturi extending through the intermediate portion. The plurality of venturi may be in fluid communication with the plurality of nozzles.