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Adaptive gas turbine acceleration control

US4490791A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 19, 1982
Grant dateDec 25, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2270/101
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An acceleration schedule, from which data is derived for use in calculating fuel flow during acceleration of a gas turbine engine, is modified each time the engine surges so as to avoid future surges.

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