Patent ID: 8528328
Filing Date: 2013-09-10
Classification: F01D,F02B,F02C

Abstract:
1. A gas turbine ( 100 ) including a turbine wheel ( 11 ) and a turbine housing ( 12 ) completely surrounding the turbine wheel ( 11 ) and having an axial exhaust gas outlet duct ( 12 a ), and an explosion protection ( 1 ) comprising a multi-layer (a, b, c) structure of a material of high rupture strength in the form of an essentially closed pot structure including a bottom section ( 2 ) with an opening ( 2 a ) accommodating the axial exhaust gas outlet duct ( 12 a ) in spaced relationship, and a sash ( 3 ) extending fully around the turbine housing ( 12 ) and being supported by a cover plate ( 4 ) which is arranged opposite the bottom section ( 2 ).