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Back-up control method and apparatus for turbo machine

US6745572B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2002
Grant dateJun 8, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02C9/46
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for controlling a turbo-machine in case of failure of the main burn fuel flow calculator. The apparatus receives at least information from various sensors as well as from the main burn fuel flow calculator. The method and apparatus, herein disclosed, provides a smooth and secure transition between the last burn fuel flow value before the failure of the main burn fuel flow calculator and the future burn fuel flow values.

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