Patent ID: 7322789
Filing Date: 2008-01-29
Classification: F01D,F05D

Abstract:
1. A method for assembling a double flow steam turbine, said method comprising: providing an annular member having a first end, a second end, and a body extending therebetween; coupling a first arcuate member to the annular member wherein the first arcuate member includes a radially inner surface that defines an inner diameter of the first arcuate member and an opposite radially outer surface that defines an outer diameter of the first arcuate member, wherein the radially inner surface is substantially parallel to the radially outer surface; coupling a second arcuate member to the annular member wherein the second arcuate member includes a radially inner surface that defines an inner diameter of the second arcuate member and an opposite radially outer surface that defines an outer diameter of the first arcuate member; and coupling the second arcuate member to the first arcuate member such that a flow splitter is formed for use in the steam turbine.