Patent ID: 8978262
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: F01D,F05D,G01B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for aligning an unfixed inlet guide vane (IGV) adjacent a fixed IGV in a gas turbine, the apparatus comprising: a first wedge member for interfacing with the fixed IGV, wherein the first wedge member includes a first contact surface having a notch for contacting the fixed IGV, wherein the notch is sized to fit flush with a convex side of the fixed IGV; a second wedge member movably coupled with the first wedge member, the second wedge member for interfacing with the unfixed IGV, wherein the second wedge member includes a second contact surface having a protrusion for contacting the unfixed IGV; and an adjustment apparatus coupled to the first wedge member and the second wedge member, the adjustment apparatus for modifying a position of the second wedge member relative to the first wedge member to actuate movement of the unfixed IGV relative to the fixed IGV.