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Gas turbine elements with coke resistant surfaces

US5254183A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1991
Grant dateOct 19, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C8/80
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Elements for use as protecting fuel contacting surfaces of a gas turbine engine are protected from carbon deposition by heating the element in a nitrogen containing atmosphere for sufficient time to cause penetration and absorption of nitrogen into the grain boundaries of the alloy surface, which acts as a barrier between the hydrocarbon fuel and the catalytic elements in the surfaces.

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