OVERLAP SEAL FOR TURBINE NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

摘要

Systems for thermally regulating portions of a turbine are disclosed. In one embodiment, a turbine nozzle assembly includes: an outer diaphragm ring; a vane physically connected to the outer diaphragm ring; and an inner diaphragm ring physically connected to the vane, the inner diaphragm ring including a first axial tooth configured to interact and substantially form a seal with a second axial tooth disposed on a bucket shank.