Combustion control method and system
US6274945A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2220/32
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-injector combustion system in which a brake resistor is utilized to provide a minimum load for the combustor system during idle or low power operation of the permanent magnet turbogenerator/motor and also to absorb power during transients to prevent flame out of the combustor. In addition, during single injector operation, a relighting method and system are provided to relight the combustor and prevent the necessity of a complete shutdown of the system. The method and system includes switching between the multiple injectors to find the most stable injector in single injector operation.
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