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Process for controlling the cooling air mass flow of a gas turbine set

US7237386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2004
Grant dateJul 3, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process is provided for the control of the amount of cooling air of a gas turbine set. Suitable means are provided in the cooling system to enable the amount of cooling air to be varied. The control of this means takes place in dependence on an operating parameter (X). This operating parameter is made dependent on the fuel type used.

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