Method and apparatus for measuring compressor bleed flow
US11549446B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2270/313
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas turbine engine includes a compressor, an annular casing surrounding the compressor, and a bleed flow adapter mounted to an exterior side of the annular casing. The annular casing includes the exterior side and an interior side. The interior side surrounds a compressor bleed cavity located downstream of at least a portion of the compressor. The bleed flow adapter is in fluid communication with the bleed cavity. The bleed flow adapter includes an inlet end, an outlet end, and an inner diameter surface extending between the inlet end and the outlet end. The inner diameter surface defines a bleed passage. The bleed flow adapter further includes a fluid port formed through the inner diameter surface. The gas turbine engine further includes a bleed flow measurement system including a first pressure sensor in fluid communication with the bleed passage of the bleed flow adapter via the fluid port.
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