Variable geometry gas turbine engine for use in inclement weather
US10495006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2270/313
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A variable-geometry system for a gas turbine engine can be used to improve operations in various inclement weather conditions. This may be achieved by varying the orientation of an element in a gas turbine engine flowpath in response to a comparison between sensor-gathered parameter data and stored parameter values and ranges using a pre-programmed algorithm. The orientation of the element may be infinitely variable within a range of orientations.
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