Optimizing inlet air for gas turbines
US6952925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02C7/16
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Air intake temperature in a gas turbine is regulated by a heat exchange fluid having a low viscosity at low temperatures. The circulated heat transfer fluid preferably comprises an alkali metal formate, most preferably potassium formate. The potassium formate may be blended with other alkali metal formate(s), with alcohol, glycols, salt brines, or any combination of glycols, alcohols, Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Nitrates, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, water and/or or other salt brines.
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