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Variable evaporative cooling system

US10961909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2018
Grant dateMar 30, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02C7/16
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An evaporative cooling system for a gas turbine includes a first plurality of evaporative cooling media, spaced from the other evaporative cooling media. The system also includes a plurality of valves, with water flowing through at least one valve to fully wet at least one evaporative cooling medium. In one mode of operation, at least one evaporative cooling medium remains dry.

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