Surge detection in a gas turbine engine
US7530260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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