Abstract: The invention concerns welded turbine rotors. It is characterized in that, n the elements constituting a welded rotor which consist of a blade bearing block having at least one axial protuberance, that axial protuberance is made of steel having a lower carbon and nickel content than the remainder of the element and is joined thereto by a transition zone also made of steel. The invention applies more particularly to high-power steam turbines.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 14, 1976
Date of Patent:
December 6, 1977
Assignee:
Societe General de Constructions Electriques et Macaniques Alsthom