Mixing hole arrangement and method for improving homogeneity of an air and fuel mixture in a combustor
US7887322B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23R3/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a mixing hole arrangement for improving homogeneity of an air and fuel mixture in a combustor, the mixing hole arrangement comprising a plurality of mixing holes defined by a liner, wherein at least one of the plurality of mixing holes is a mixing hole that is at least one of sized and positioned to impede penetration of a fluid flow into a primary mixing zone located in a head end of the combustor.
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