Abstract: A method for assembling a turbine engine including an exhaust diffuser extending aftward from exhaust casing, wherein the method includes coupling a relief diaphragm to the exhaust diffuser and coupling a guide system to the exhaust diffuser such that the guide system is radially inward from the relief diaphragm and defines at least a portion of the exhaust flow path through the exhaust diffuser.

Abstract: A method for assembling a turbine engine including an exhaust diffuser extending aftward from exhaust casing, wherein the method includes coupling a relief diaphragm to the exhaust diffuser and coupling a guide system to the exhaust diffuser such that the guide system is radially inward from the relief diaphragm and defines at least a portion of the exhaust flow path through the exhaust diffuser.

Abstract: A plurality of brush seal segments are disposed in a groove of a component fixed against rotation and project into sealing relation with a rotating component. The brush seal segments are each comprised of a pair of plates having a plurality of brush bristles therebetween, the plates and bristles being secured along the outer arcuate face of the segments by a weld bead. The opposite ends of the bristles form the seal with the rotary component. Each brush seal segments is disposed in a groove with generous clearance between a hook on the segment and a flange on the fixed component. A spring between the fixed component and arcuate outer face of the brush seal segment biases the segment in a radial direction. The end of the spring has a pair of tabs spaced axially from one another for reception in a pair of axially spaced recesses to retain the spring against circumferential movement while simultaneously maintaining the integrity of the weld joint without loss of securement of the bristles.

Abstract: An improved combined cycle plant with a gas turbine, a steam turbine and a generator arranged in tandem on a single shaft system in the order aforementioned, including a single thrust bearing with rigidly coupled rotor members. A thrust bearing for the shaft system is supported in a bearing standard keyed to the foundation on the side of the steam turbine toward the gas turbine to restrain axial movement. The thrust bearing is preferably located in the compressor inlet of the gas turbine. The steam turbine comprises a first casing with the hihg pressure section supported in a bearing standard keyed to the foundation adjacent the thrust bearing. The second casing with the low pressure section is keyed to the foundation at its outlet in the center of the exhaust hood. In a preferred arrangement with a single flow low pressure turbine section, the second casing combines an intermediate pressure turbine section adjacent the generator receiving steam from the reheater.