Methods and apparatus for assembling gas turbine engines
US7631504B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combustor assembly is provided. The combustor assembly includes a combustion chamber and at least one transition portion extending downstream from the combustion chamber to facilitate channeling combustion gases from the combustor assembly. The assembly also includes at least one air control system coupled to the at least one transition portion. The air control system including at least one biasing mechanism coupled to a controller to facilitate reducing emissions from the combustor assembly operation.
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