Filtration system for use in a gas turbine engine assembly and method of assembling thereof
US10502136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E20/14
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filtration system and methods of assembly and operation are provided. The filtration system includes an array of perforated tubes in flow communication with a flow of intake air. Each perforated tube comprises a solids inlet and a solids outlet. The system also includes a solids feed system comprising a feed line coupled in flow communication with said solids inlet and configured to channel sorbent material through each perforated tube in said array. The filtration system also includes a monitoring arrangement for monitoring a parameter associated with the intake air, and varying the operation of the system based upon said parameter.
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