Moisture removal apparatus and method
US7632339B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S55/18
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of removing moisture from inlet air flowing to a gas turbine. The method comprises the steps of providing a housing for supporting a primary air filter. The housing is operably connected with the gas turbine. A hood connected with the housing is provided. The hood has a surface disposed at an acute angle relative to horizontal. Inlet air flow is directed into a preliminary filter supported above the hood and extending in a downward direction. The preliminary filter comprises media capable of separating moisture from the inlet air flowing through the preliminary filter at an exterior portion of the preliminary filter. Separated moisture agglomerates into a drop incapable of being carried by the flow of inlet air so the drop falls onto the hood to be directed out of the flow of inlet air.
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