Method of operating a combustion system for increased turndown capability
US7137256B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23R3/343
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating a gas turbine engine combustion system at lower load conditions while maintaining required emissions levels is disclosed. The present invention includes multiple embodiments of axial, radial, and circumferential fuel staging within a can-type combustor having alternate ignition techniques of spark ignition or torch ignition.
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