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Gas turbine air handling system

US5191767A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 17, 1991
Grant dateMar 9, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24F13/22
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention presented relates to a process and system for removing the moisture from the intake air of a gas turbine. More particularly, the process involves passing the intake air flow through a mesh pad to reduce the moisture level thereof downstream from the means used to cool the air prior to entering the gas turbine compressor.

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