Method and system for regulating a cooling fluid within a turbomachine in real time
US8015824B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02C7/185
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for regulating a cooling fluid within a turbomachine in real time. The system may an external flow conditioning system for adjusting at least one property of the cooling fluid, wherein the external flow conditioning system comprises an inlet portion and an outlet portion. The system may also include at least one heat exchanger; at least one control valve; at least one bypass orifice; at least one stop valve; and a control system.
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