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Surge detection in a gas turbine engine

US7530260B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2007
Grant dateMay 12, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2270/3015
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for detecting a surge condition during operation of a gas turbine engine includes detecting a change of pressure differential between fuel flows in a fuel system of the engine during engine operation.

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