Protection of gas engine or turbine from damage by changes in operating characteristics
US4959896A · kind A · utility
5Cited by
6References
13Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D29/06
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and method are provided to protect a gas engine or turbine used to generate electric power against damage that would otherwise result from changes in the operating characteristics of the engine, for example, changes caused by fluctuation in the heat content of the gaseous fuel. To effect such protection, the engine or turbine is controlled by adjusting the supply of fuel gas to the engine or turbine in response to changes in the output of the electric power generated.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.