System and method to improve boiler and steam turbine start-up times
US11125118B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01K19/00
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for reheating a power generation system including a boiler and a mixer fluidly coupled to the boiler, a turbine first section operable to receive steam from the boiler at a first temperature. The turbine supplies steam at a second temperature to the boiler or mixer. The system also includes a first flow control valve operable to control a flow of steam through the turbine, and a sensor the sensor operable to monitor at least one operating characteristic in the boiler system. The system further includes a control unit configured to receive the monitored operating characteristic and control at least the first flow control valve, to control the amount of steam directed through the turbine.
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