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System and method for rotor bow mitigation

US10781754B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2017
Grant dateSep 22, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2300/5021
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for rotor bow mitigation for a gas turbine engine are provided. An elapsed time since a shutdown of the engine and an idle operation time of the engine prior to the shutdown are determined. A rotor bow mitigation period is determined based on the elapsed time and the idle operation time and, prior to initiating a start sequence of the engine, the engine is motored for a duration of the rotor bow mitigation period.

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