Acoustic impedance-matched fuel nozzle device and tunable fuel injection resonator assembly
US6820431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23R2900/00014
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel nozzle device suitable for use in a gas turbine engine or the like is provided. The fuel nozzle device includes a fuel line and a plurality of gas orifices disposed at a downstream end of the fuel line, the plurality of gas orifices operable for injecting fuel into an air stream. The acoustic resistance of each of the plurality of gas orifices is chosen to match the acoustic impedance of the fuel line such that the maximum acoustic energy may be transferred between the fuel nozzle device and the combustor, thus enhancing the ability of the fuel nozzle device to control the combustion dynamics of the gas turbine engine system. A fuel injection resonator assembly suitable for use in a gas turbine engine or the like is also provided. The fuel injection resonator assembly includes a plurality of orifices separated by a variable length tube. The area ratio of the plurality of orifices may be adjusted using an automated valve system or the like to modify and/or control the relative flow resistance of the plurality of orifices. The resulting fuel injection resonator assembly acts as a tunable acoustic waveguide operable for delivering fuel to the combustor.
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