Abstract: A ruggedized electronic enclosure for in-ground installation is disclosed. In one embodiment, the ruggedized electronic enclosure comprises a top cover which is exposed above a top surface of the ground and a cylindrical base portion which is embedded within the ground. The top cover and the cylindrical base portion are configured to create a channel conveying an adhesive toward the center of the ruggedized enclosure when the top cover and the cylindrical base portion are coupled.

Abstract: A ruggedized electronic enclosure for in-ground installation is disclosed. In one embodiment, the ruggedized electronic enclosure comprises a top cover which is exposed above a top surface of the ground and a cylindrical base portion which is embedded within the ground. The top cover and the cylindrical base portion are configured to create a channel conveying an adhesive toward the center of the ruggedized enclosure when the top cover and the cylindrical base portion are coupled.

Abstract: The surge margin of a fan or compressor stage may be increased by radial, circular grooves in the casing (2) encircling the rotor stage. The present invention provides improved aerodynamic performance by replacing circumferential grooves by multiple helical grooves 18. Preferably the grooves (18) have multiple start and end positions (20,22) spaced apart around the casing (2) and at least the downstream ends (22) of the grooves (18) are tapered to aid expulsion of particles in the grooves (18).

Abstract: A tip treatment bar component (16) for positioning within an annular cavity surrounding a fan (4) within a gas turbine engine comprises a longitudinal portion (30) with a platform (32, 34) at each end. The platforms (32, 34) of adjacent bars (16) abut each other laterally to provide a slot (28) between adjacent tip treatment bar components (16). A projection, for example a tang (24, 26), extends from the platforms (32, 34) in a direction away from the longitudinal portion (30) of the tip treatment component (16). This serves to locate the bar component (16) in the engine casing (2).

Abstract: A tip treatment assembly is provided including a tip treatment bar (16) and retaining means (24, 26) which cooperate with a retaining element (30, 32) to retain the tip treatment bar (16) with respect to support means (44) of the assembly. The retaining means (24, 26) may comprise a hole through the bar (16) through which the retaining element, in the form of wire 30, 32, extends. The tip treatment bars (16) can be formed by stamping from a sheet of material such as a suitable alloy.

Abstract: A tip treatment assembly is provided including a tip treatment bar (16) and retaining means (24, 26) which cooperate with a retaining element (30, 32) to retain the tip treatment bar (16) with respect to support means (44) of the assembly. The retaining means (24, 26) may comprise a hole through the bar (16) through which the retaining element, in the form of wire 30, 32, extends. The tip treatment bars (16) can be formed by stamping from a sheet of material such as a suitable alloy.

Abstract: A tip treatment bar component (16) for positioning within an annular cavity surrounding a fan (4) within a gas turbine engine comprises a longitudinal portion (30) with a platform (32, 34) at each end. The platforms (32, 34) of adjacent bars (16) abut each other laterally to provide a slot (28) between adjacent tip treatment bar components (16). A projection, for example a tang (24, 26), extends from the platforms (32, 34) in a direction away from the longitudinal portion (30) of the tip treatment component (16). This serves to locate the bar component (16) in the engine casing (2).

Abstract: A disc for use in an axial flow turbomachine having a main flow annulus which includes an inner flow boundary defined by axially adjacent stator vane and rotor blade platform sections. The disc comprises an axially extending sealing member which extends from its radially outer periphery to bridge the gap between adjacent rotor blade and stator vane platform sections. The sealing member is formed integrally with the disc. The arrangement minimises the unsealed stator well region between the rotatable and non-rotatable platforms and thereby provides for improved operational flow stability.