Gas turbine operative at high ambient temperatures
US6718771B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E20/16
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A generating plant with improved capacity at high ambient temperatures comprises a gas turbine (32) matched to a generator (26) for summer peaking conditions. The plant includes a system for limiting turbine output at lower ambient temperatures to ensure that the generator or other components are not overloaded. It also preferably includes an evaporative cooler (70) for gas turbine inlet air.
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