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( 19) United States
(12 ) Patent Application Publication ( 10) Pub . No.: US 2018 /Oct
0283212 A1
Wiebe . 4 , 2018
(43) Pub . Date :
( 54 ) SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A F01D 25 /26 (2006 .01 )
NON -METAL COMPONENT TO A METAL FO1D 25 /12 (2006 . 01)
COMPONENT (52 ) CPC
U .S . CI..........
FOID 25 /243 (2013 . 01 ); FOID 25/ 005
(71) Applicant: Siemens Energy , Inc., Orlando , FL (2013 .01); FO1D 9 /023 (2013 .01); F010
(US ) 25 /26 (2013 . 01 ); F05D 2230 /60 ( 2013 .01);
F05D 2300/6033 (2013 . 01 ) ; F05D 2300 /50212
( 72 ) Inventor: David J. Wiebe , Orlando , FL (US ) ( 2013 .01); F05D 2260 /20 (2013 .01 ); FOLD
(21) Appl. No.: 25 / 12 ( 2013 .01)
15 /765 ,739
(57 ) ABSTRACT
( 22 ) PCT Filed : Oct. 30 , 2015
There are provided systems and processes for attaching a
(86 ) PCT No .: PCT/US2015/058196 non -metal component comprising a ceramic matrix compos
$ 371 (c )( 1 ), ite material, such as a transition duct, to a metal component,
(2 ) Date : Apr. 4 , 2018 such as a mating flange of an individual exit piece for a gas
turbine. The systems and processes accommodate the dif
Publication Classification ferences in the thermal expansion rate of the components , as
well as provide connection structures which avoids inter
(51) Int. Ci. laminar shear of the ceramic matrix composite material by
FOID 25 / 24 (2006 .01) loading the ceramic matrix composite material in compres
FO1D 25 / 00 (2006 .01) sion and eliminating bending forces on the ceramic matrix
FOID 9 /02 ( 2006 . 01 ) composite material.

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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A [ 0012 ] FIG . 8 illustrates the staggered attachment of a
NON -METAL COMPONENT TO A METAL non -metal component to a metal component in accordance
COMPONENT with an aspect of the present invention .
[0013 ]. FIG . 9 illustrates a plurality of first segments about
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY a circumference of the non -metal component in accordance
SPONSORED DEVELOPMENT with an aspect of the present invention .
10001] Development for this invention was supported in DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE
part by Contract No . DE - FE0023955 , awarded by the United INVENTION
States Department of Energy . Accordingly, the United States
Governmentmay have certain rights in this invention . [0014 ] Aspects of the present invention are directed to
systems and processes for securing a non -metal component
FIELD OF THE INVENTION comprising a CMC material to a metal component, particu
[0002] The present invention is directed to gas turbine larly for components to be utilized in high temperature
engines , and more particularly to a system and process for environments, e .g., within a gas turbine. To accomplish this,
securing a non -metal component comprising a ceramic aspects of the present invention provide for connection
matrix composite (CMC ) material to a metal component. structures and processes which account for the substantial
differences in the thermal expansion rate of the materials.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION CMC materials , for example, have a much lower rate of
thermal expansion than a corresponding metal material.
[0003] In conventional gas turbine engine 5 , as shown in Also , in the case of a non-metal material, such as a CMC
FIG . 1 , combustion gases formed within a combustor 10 are material, aspects of the present invention provide for con
passed to a turbine assembly via a plurality of transition nection systems that direct loads on the CMC material in a
ducts 12 . A row of first stage vanes 14 are used to turn the manner consistent with the strength of the CMC material.
combustion exhaust gases before passing the exhaust gases CMC materials are typically strong in the plane of fiber
to the row one turbine blades 16 . In certain combustor lay -up and in compression, and thus embodiments described
designs, each transition duct is placed between the combus herein direct loads in such directions. On the other hand ,
tor 10 and an individual exit piece ( IEP ) that mounts on the CMC materials are prone to inter - laminar shear and tension ,
turbine casing. The transition duct typically has a conical which may separate the layers thereof. Embodiments
shape where itmounts to the IEP. Each transition duct 12 is described herein reduce interlaminar shear by providing
also typically cooled if it is to be made ofmetal, a situation connection structures that attach a metal component to a
that decreases engine efficiency and increases NOx . An non -metal component comprising a CMC material while
increase in engine efficiency can be realized if the transition avoiding bending forces on the CMC material. By way of
duct were made of a higher temperature material, such as a example only , embodiments described herein may be suit
ceramic matrix composite (CMC ) material that would not able for attaching a CMC transition duct in a gas turbine
require cooling . One problem , however, with a transition engine to a mating flange on an Individual Exit Piece ( IEP ).
duct formed from CMC material is the CMC material has a [0015 ] Now referring to the Figures , FIG . 2 is directed to
relatively low interlaminar strength which , along with a a system 100 for securing a non -metal component 102
difference in thermal expansion , renders a mechanical joint comprising a CMC material 104 to a metal component 106 .
with the metallic individual exit piece difficult . The system 100 may be employed within a gas turbine
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS engine 5 as described above. For ease of explanation , FIG .
2 represents a cross- sectional view of the system 100 . It is
[0004] The invention is explained in the following appreciated , however, that the components of the system 100
description in view of the drawings that show : may have any suitable desired shape , such as a cylindrical or
[ 0005 ] FIG . 1 is a schematic of a known gas turbine polygonal shape. In the embodiment shown , the system 100
engine . comprises the non -metal component 102 , themetal compo
[0006 ] FIG . 2 is a cross -sectional view of a system for nent 106 , a first segment 108 , and a second segment 120 .
securing a non -metal component to a metal component in The first segment 108 may comprise a base portion 110 and
accordance
?? with an aspect of the present invention . a first extent 112 extending from the base portion 110 . The
[0007 ] FIG . 3 illustrates a non -metal transition duct second segment 120 may comprise a locking flange 122
secured to a metal mating flange of an Individual Exit Piece extending from a body 124 thereof. In an embodiment, the
( IEP ) in accordance with an aspect of the present invention . base portion 110 may be arranged to abut a surface 114 of
[0008 ] FIG . 4 illustrates a system for securing a non -metal the non -metal component 102 and while the first extent 112
component to a metal component in accordance with another may be arranged to abut a surface 116 of the metal compo
aspect of the present invention . nent 106 . A first fastening device 118 may be provided and
10009] FIG . 5 illustrates a bolt having a cooling channel arranged to secure the base portion 110 to the non -metal
therein in accordance with another aspect of the present component 102 . In certain embodiments , the securement of
invention . the base portion 110 to the non -metal component 102 may
[0010] FIG . 6 illustrates a system for securing a non -metal be effective to load the CMC material 104 in compression ,
component to a metal component in accordance with another thereby substantially reducing or eliminating the likelihood
aspect of the present invention . of interlaminar shear or tension with the CMC material 104
[0011] FIG . 7 illustrates a non -metal transition duct of the non -metal component 102 .
secured to a metalmating flange of an Individual Exit Piece [0016 ] In one aspect, the first extent 112 of the first
(IEP ) in accordance with another aspect of the present segment 108 may be arranged between the locking flange
invention . 122 of the second segment 120 and the metal component
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106 . A second fastening device 126 may be provided to tional tapes, and mats . A variety of techniques are known in
secure the first extent 112 between the locking flange 122 of the art for making a CMC material and such techniques can
the second segment 120 and the metal component 106 . be used in forming the CMC material 104 for use herein . In
Further, a radial gap 128 may be disposed between (a ) a addition , exemplary CMC materials 104 are described in
distal end 142 of the first extent 112 of the first segment 108 U . S. Pat. Nos. 8 , 058 ,191 , 7, 745, 022, 7,153 , 096 ; 7, 093 , 359;
and (b ) a bottom portion 141 of the second segment 120 in and 6 ,733, 907, the entirety of each of which is hereby
a radial direction 129 to accommodate different rates of incorporated by reference . As mentioned , the selection of
thermal expansion rates between the non -metal and metal materials may not be the only factor which governs the
components 102 , 106 as will be described in further detail properties of the CMC material 104 as the fiber direction
below . may also influence the mechanical strength of the material,
[0017] The non -metal component 102 and the metal com for example . As such , the fibers for the CMC material 104
ponent 106 may be of any suitable size , shape, and dimen may have any suitable orientation , such as those described
sion . In an embodiment, referring to FIG . 3, the non -metal in U .S . Pat. No. 7 , 153 ,096 .
component 102 may comprise a transition duct 130 for a gas 10021] The first segment 108 may be formed from any
turbine as is known in the art. On the other hand, the metal suitable relatively rigid material such as a metal material as
component 106 may comprise a mating flange 132 of an described herein . Within the first segment 108 , the first
Individual Exit Piece (IEP ) 134 as is known in the art, which extent 112 may extend from the base portion 110 of the first
is configured to interface with the transition duct 130 . In an segment 108 at an angle thereto such that the first extent 108
embodiment and as shown , each component may have and the base portion 110 are not co -linear. In an embodi
complementary cylindrical-shaped portions 136 , 138 at an ment, the first extent 108 may extend radially outward at an
interface 140 of the non -metal component 102 and metal angle of between about 45 to 90 degrees relative to the base
component 106 , although it is understood that the present is portion 110 . In a particular embodiment, as shown in FIG .
not so limited . The shape of the components to be secured 2 , the first extent 112 may extend at angle perpendicular to
to one another, however , is not so limited , and in further the base portion 110 . In this way , the first segment 108 may
embodiments may comprise a pair of flat plates or the like . comprise an L -shaped member in certain embodiments .
In certain embodiments , the components 102 , 106 may [0022] The first extent 112 has a length sufficient for the
comprise a polygonal shape at the interface 140 of the first extent 112 to be grasped by the locking flange 122 of the
components . The attachment systems as described herein second segment 120 . In addition , the first extent 112 may be
may be located at one or more locations about a circumfer sized so as to leave the radial gap 128 between a distal end
ence of the components. 142 of the first extent 112 and a bottom portion 141 of the
[0018 ] By way of example , the metal component 106 may second segment 120 as was shown in FIG . 2 . Also , the radial
comprise a Fe -based alloy, a Ni-based alloy, a Co -based gap 128 may be said to be defined between the locking
alloy as are well known in the art. In certain embodiments , flange 122 and themetal component 106 in an axial direction
the alloy may comprise a superalloy . The term “ superalloy ” 131 . In one aspect, the radial gap 128 allows for movement
may be understood to refer to a highly corrosion - resistant or adjustment of the position of the non -metal component
and oxidation -resistant alloy that exhibits excellent 102 relative to the metal component 106 . For example, at
mechanical strength and resistance to creep even at high high temperatures associated with the operation of a gas
temperatures. Exemplary superalloy materials are commer turbine , hot gas may cause the metal component 106 to
cially available and are sold under the trademarks and brand expand / grow at a much greater rate than the non -metal
names Hastelloy, Inconel alloys ( e.g., IN 738 , IN 792 , IN component 102 (e.g., one formed from CMC material 104 ).
939 ), Rene alloys (e .g . Rene N5, Rene 41 , Rene 80 , Rene In this instance, the presence of the radial gap 128 may be
108 , Rene 142 , Rene 220 ), Haynes alloys , Mar M , CM 247, effective to allow the first extent 112 to travel up and further
CM 247 LC , C263, 718, X -750, ECY 768 , 262, X45 , PWA into the radial gap 128 to accommodate a degree of thermal
1483 and CMSX (e .g . CMSX -4 ) single crystal alloys ,GTD expansion . In accordance with one aspect, the radial gap 128
111 ,GTD 222 , MGA 1400 , MGA 2400 , PSM 116 , CMSX - 8 , may have a dimension of about 0 . 15 inches or less .
CMSX - 10 , PWA 1484, IN 713C , Mar- M - 200 , PWA 1480 , [0023] In accordance with another aspect, as shown in
IN 100 , IN 700 , Udimet 600 , Udimet 500 and titanium FIG . 4 , there may further be disposed an axial gap 144
aluminide, for example. disposed between a distal edge 146 of the base portion 110
[0019] The CMC material 104 of the non -metal compo of the non -metal component 102 and an edge 147 of the
nent may comprise any suitable ceramic matrix composite metal component 106 . In accordance with one aspect, the
material that hosts a plurality of reinforcing fibers as is axial gap 144 may have a dimension between edges 146 , 147
known in the art. In certain embodiments, the CMC material of about 0 . 01 inches or less . The presence of the axial gap
104 may be anisotropic , at least in the sense that it can have 144 may further accommodate differential rates of thermal
different strength characteristics in different directions . It is expansion between the metal component 106 and the non
appreciated that various factors , including material selection metal component 102 .
and fiber orientation can affect the strength characteristics of [0024 ]. The first fastening device 118 and the second
a CMC material. In addition , the CMC material 104 may fastening device 126 may comprise any suitable structure ( s )
comprise oxide as well as non -oxide CMC materials . configured to secure the first segment 108 and the second
[0020 ] In a particular embodiment, the CMC material 104 segment 120 in their desired positions. In accordance with
may comprise alumina , and the fibers may comprise an one aspect and referring again to FIG . 2 , the first fastening
aluminosilicate composition consisting of approximately device 118 may comprise a first threaded bolt 148 (first bolt
70 % alumina; 28 % silica ; and 2 % boron ( sold under the 148 ) that extends through the non -metal component 102 and
name NEXTELTM 312 ). The fibers may be provided in the base portion 110 . In addition , the first fastening device
various forms, such as a woven fabric , blankets, unidirec - 118 may further include a nut 150 which is arranged to
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secure the first bolt 148 at a distal end 152 thereof to fix the differing thermal expansion rates between the components
first bolt 148 in a desired position . Similarly , the second 102A , 106A . In one aspect, the first extent 112A may have
fastening device 126 may comprise a second threaded bolt a degree of freedom ofmovement within the radial gap 128
154 (second bolt 154) that extends through the metal com in the direction of double arrow 180 as upon application , for
ponent 106 and the second segment 120 , and a second nut example . In another aspect, the presence of the curved
156 arranged to secure threads of the second bolt 154 at a surfaces may also allow for angular translation of the
distal end 158 thereof to secure the first extent 112 between non -metal component 102A relative to the metal component
the locking flange 122 and the metal component 106 . 106A as shown by double arrow 182. In an embodiment, the
Alternatively, any other suitable fastening structure (s ) may degree of angular translation is greater than 0°, but less than
be utilized in the system 100 for the first and second or equal to 2º .
fastening devices. In certain embodiments , the non -metal
component may comprise a recessed portion 149 as illus [0029 ] For ease of explanation , FIGS. 2 and 6 illustrated
trated for receiving the first bolt 148 , although it is appre a cross -section of single connection system 100, 100A in
ciated that the present invention is not so limited . accordance with aspects of the present invention at a single
[0025 ] Since the components of the fastening devices may location . However, in order to fully secure a non -metal
be formed from a metal material, cooling of the fasteners component to a metal component as described herein , it is
may be desired . Thus, in certain embodiments, as shown in appreciated that the components may be required to be
FIG . 5 , the first bolt 148 and/ or the second bolt 154 may secured to one another at a plurality of locations. By way of
comprise at least one cooling channel 160 extending there example only, the non -metal component 102 , 102A , metal
through to assist in the cooling of the associated bolt and component 106 , 106A , first segment 108 , 108A , and second
immediate area . The cooling channel 160 may be in fluid segment 120 , 120A may each be at least partially cylindrical
contact with a suitable liquid or gas source for delivering a in shape, and may have a body portion that extends through
cooling fluid 162 , e .g., air , through the cooling channel 160. a full 360 degrees. Referring to FIG . 7 , for example, first and
[0026 ] As mentioned , the arrangements and systems second fastening devices 118 , 126 may be located at various
described herein may accommodate the differential rates of spaced apart locations about a circumference 175 of the
thermal expansion of the non -metal component 102 and the components 102 , 106 to secure the first segment 108 to the
metal component 106 via at least the presence of the radial non -metal component 102 and to secure the first extent 112
gap 128 , and optionally also the axial gap 144. In accordance between the locking flange 122 and the metal component
with another aspect of the present invention , any two or 106 as described previously herein . It is understood that at
more of the structures described herein may have comple each location where there are located fastening devices 118 ,
mentary curved surfaces to also allow for a degree of angular 126 may be considered to define a system 100, 100A as
translation of the non -metal component 102 relative to the described herein . Thus, in one aspect, there may be
metal component 106 . In this way, the curved surfaces may employed multiple systems 100 , 100A to attach a non -metal
allow the non -metal component 102 (e .g ., CMC transition component 102 , 102A comprising a CMC material 104 to a
duct 130 ) to be rotated relative to the metal component 106 metal component 106 , 106A . Moreover, in certain embodi
( e .g ., mating flange 132 of the IEP 134 ) to provide angular ments , the components described herein may have a con
and radial fit -up with the combustor as is necessary . tinuous body about its circumference . Alternatively , any of
[0027 ] Referring now to FIG . 6 , there is shown another the components may comprise a segmented body having
embodiment of a system 100A in accordance with an aspect gaps therebetween about its circumference.
of the present invention . The components of system 100A [0030 ] In another aspect ,theremay be provided a plurality
may be the same as in system 100 except the components of systems ( 100 , 100A ) as described herein wherein one or
may further include curved surfaces as explained below . By both of the fastening devices are provided in a staggered
way of example in FIG . 6 , the non -metal component 102A , relationship about a circumference of the components . By
metal component 106A , a first segment 108A , and second way of example only, as shown in FIG . 8 , a plurality of the
segment 120A each include curved surfaces, each of which first bolts 148 and corresponding nuts 150 ( collectively first
is complementary to the curved surface of its abutting fastening device 118 ) for securing the first segment 108 to
structure . In addition , a first surface 164 of locking flange the base portion 110 as described herein may be disposed in
122A and a first surface 166 of the first extent 112A may a staggered pattern 184 about a circumference 186 of the
comprise complementary curved surfaces in abutting rela first segment 108 and the non -metal component 102 to
tionship with one another. Further, an opposite surface 172 secure the first segment 108 to the non -metal component
of the first extent 112A and a surface 174 of the metal 102 . In the embodiment shown in FIG . 8 , there is shown a
component 106A may comprise complementary curved sur two - dimensional flattened top view of the circumference of
faces . In an embodiment, both a base portion 110A and the a first segment 108 at various locations about the circum
first extent 112 A of the first segment 108A have a curved ference 186 of the first segment 108 for ease of illustration .
surface . Still further, the non -metal component 102A com In certain embodiments, the staggered system may provide
prising a CMC material 104 and the metal component 106A for better attachment strength and may counter any over
may have complementary curved surfaces as shown. turning moment loading on the first segments 108 . As
[0028 ] Prior to and/or following securement of the fasten mentioned , any of the components described herein may
ing devices 118 , 126 in their desired position , the presence comprise a segmented body having gaps therebetween about
of the curved surfaces may enable slidable movement of the its circumference . Referring to FIG . 9, for example , a
components 102A , 106A relative to one another. This may plurality of first segments 108 may be provided having gaps
be suitable for adjustment of the components 102A , 106A 190 therebetween about a circumference 192 of the non
during installation and/ or allow for slidable movement of the metal component 102 to allow for further thermal growth of
components 102A , 106A due to mechanical stresses and/or the ceramic matrix composite material 104 .
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[0031] The present disclosure further includes processes a radial gap disposed between the first extent and the
for forming and using the above claimed systems. In accor locking flange to accommodate different rates of ther
dance with another aspect, there is thus provided a method mal expansion between the non -metal and metal com
for attachment of a non -metal component 102 , 102A to a ponents .
metal component 106 , 106A comprising : 2 . The system of claim 1, wherein the radial gap has a
[ 0032 ] providing a non -metal component 102 , 102A dimension of about 0 . 15 inches or less .
including a ceramic matrix composite material 104 , wherein 3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the first fastening
the non -metal component 102, 102A comprises a transition device comprises a first threaded bolt that extends through
duct 130 for a gas turbine engine 5 ; the non -metal component and the base portion , and a nut
[0033] providing a metal component 106 , 106A , wherein arranged to secure the first threaded bolt at a distal end
themetal component 106 , 106A comprises a metallic mating thereof.
flange 132 for an individual exit piece 134 of the gas turbine 4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the first bolt comprises
engine 5 ; a cooling channel extending therethrough .
[0034] providing a first segment 108 , 108A having a base 5 . The system of claim 1, wherein the second fastening
portion 110 and a first extent 112 , 112A extending radially device comprises a second threaded bolt that extends
from the base portion 110 , 110A ; through the metal component and the second segment, and
[0035 ] providing a second segment 120 , 120A comprising a nut arranged to secure the second threaded bolt at a distal
a locking flange 122 , 122A ; end thereof to secure the first extent between the locking
100361. positioning the first segment 112 , 112A such that flange and the metal component.
the base portion 110 abuts the non -metal component 102, 6 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising an axial gap
disposed between the base portion of the first segment and
102A and the first extent 112 , 112A abuts the metal com the metal component.
ponent 106 , 106A ; 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the locking flange and
[0037 ] further positioning the first extent 112 , 112A the first extent comprise complementary curved surfaces .
between the locking flange 122 , 122A and the metal com 8 . The system of claim 7 , wherein first extent and the base
ponent 106 , 106A ; portion of the first segment comprise complementary curved
[0038 ] securing the base portion 110 to the non -metal surfaces with a surface of the metal component.
component 102 , 102A ; 9 . The system in of claim 7 , wherein the system is
[0039 ] securing the first extent 112 , 112A between the configured to allow for a degree of angular translation of the
locking flange 122 , 122A and the metal component 106 , non -metal component relative to the metal component.
106A ; and 10 . The system of claim 9 , wherein the degree of angular
[ 0040 ] disposing a radial gap 128 between the first extent translation is greater than 0° but less than 2° .
112 , 112A and the locking flange 122 , 122A to accommodate 11 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the non -metal com
different rates of thermal expansion between the non -metal ponent, the metal component, the first segment, and the
102, 102 and metal components 106 , 106A . second segment each include a cylindrical portion , and
[0041 ] While various embodiments of the present inven wherein a plurality of first fastening devices and the second
tion have been shown and described herein , it will be fastening devices are disposed about a circumference of the
obvious that such embodiments are provided by way of non -metal component, the metal component, the first seg
example only . Numerous variations, changes and substitu ment, and the second segment to secure the non -metal
tions may be made without departing from the invention component to the metal component.
herein . Accordingly , it is intended that the invention be 12 . The system of claim 11 , wherein a plurality of first
limited only by the spirit and scope of the appended claims. fastening devices and second fastening devices are disposed
1. An attachment system for attaching a non -metal com in a staggered spaced apart relationship about a circumfer
ponent to a metal component comprising : ence of the metal component and the non -metal component
a non -metal component including a ceramic matrix com 13. The system of claim 12 ,wherein a plurality of spaced
posite material, wherein the non -metal component apart first segments having gaps therebetween ) are provided
comprises a transition duct for a gas turbine engine; about a circumference of the non -metal component.
14 . A gas turbine engine incorporating the system of claim
a metal component, wherein the metal component com 1.
prises a metallic mating flange for an individual exit 15 . A method for attachmentof a non -metal component to
piece of the gas turbine engine; a metal component comprising:
a first segment having a base portion arranged to abut a providing a non -metal component including a ceramic
surface of the non -metal component and a first extent matrix composite material, wherein the non -metal com
extending radially from the base portion , the first extent ponent comprises a transition duct for a gas turbine
arranged to abut a surface of the metal component; engine ;
a second segment comprising a locking flange, wherein providing a metal component , wherein the metal compo
the first extent of the first segment is arranged between nent comprises a metallic mating flange for an indi
the locking flange of the second segment and the metal vidual exit piece of the gas turbine engine;
component; providing a first segment having a base portion and a first
a first fastening device arranged to secure the base portion extent extending radially from the base portion ;
to the non -metal component; providing a second segment comprising a locking flange ;
a second fastening device arranged to secure the first positioning the first segment such that the base portion
extent between the locking flange and the metal com abuts the non -metal component and the first extent
ponent; and abuts the metal component;
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further positioning the first extent between the locking 18 . Themethod of claim 15 , further comprising disposing
flange and the metal component; an axial gap between the base portion and the metal com
securing the base portion to the non -metal component; ponent.
securing the first extent between the locking flange and 19 . The method of claim 15 , wherein the locking flange
and the first extent comprise complementary curved sur
the metal component; and faces.
disposing a radial gap between the first extent and the 20 . The method of claim 15 , wherein first extent and the
locking flange to accommodate different rates of ther base portion of the first segment comprise complementary
mal expansion between the non -metal and metal com curved surfaces.
ponents. 21 . The method of claim 15 , further comprising providing
16 . The method of claim 15 ,wherein the securing the base a degree of angular translation of the non -metal component
relative to the metal component.
portion to the non -metal component is done via positioning 22. The method of claim 21, wherein the degree of
a first threaded bolt through the non -metal component and angular translation is greater than 0° but less than 2° .
the base portion , and securing the first threaded bolt at an 23 . The method of claim 15 , further comprising securing
end thereof. the base portion to the non -metal component and securing
17. The method of claim 15 , wherein securing the first the first extent between the locking flange and the metal
extent between the locking flange and the metal component component at a plurality of locations about a circumference
comprises positioning a second bolt through the metal of the non -metal component and the metal component to
component and the second segment, and securing the second secure the non -metal component to the metal component.
bolt at an end thereof. * * * * *