Rich quick mix combustion system
US7185497B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23R3/50
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A premix chamber for a combustor of a gas turbine engine comprises a cylindrical chamber having a premix chamber wall, the cylindrical chamber having a chamber inlet end longitudinally separated from a chamber outlet end along a central axis, a chamber inlet plate in communication with the premix chamber wall at the chamber inlet end, the chamber inlet plate having a fuel nozzle inlet hole disposed through the chamber inlet plate, the chamber inlet plate further comprising a plurality of swirler passages disposed through the chamber inlet plate, and the chamber outlet end being open. A method of producing turbine gas is also disclosed.
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