Fuel additive injection system and methods for inhibiting coke formation
US10844788B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/601
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbine engine comprising includes at least one combustor, a liquid fuel supply system, and a fuel additive injection system. The combustor is configured to combust liquid fuel. The liquid fuel supply system is configured to channel liquid fuel through at least one fuel line to the at least one combustor. The fuel additive injection system is coupled in fluid communication with the liquid fuel supply system. The fuel additive injection system includes a recirculation circuit configured to recirculate at least a portion of liquid fuel to the liquid fuel supply system. The fuel additive injection system is configured to channel chemical additive through the recirculation circuit for mixing with the at least a portion of liquid fuel to generate an additive fuel mixture configured to inhibit coke formation in the liquid fuel supply system.
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