System for detecting ignition failure in a gas turbine engine
US7664590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02C9/36
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating a gas turbine engine is provided. The method includes introducing a fuel into a combustor, detecting a failure of ignition of the fuel, and preventing ignition until the introduced fuel is substantially removed from the gas turbine engine.
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