Inlet bleed heat and power augmentation for a gas turbine engine
US7841186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02C7/143
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inlet bleed heat and power augmentation system utilizing a bi-directional and common piping arrangement is disclosed. The piping arrangement includes a plurality of feed tubes arranged to communicate either steam to a compressor discharge plenum or compressed air from the compressor discharge plenum. Various embodiments of the invention are discussed including operation methods.
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