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Method and system for regulating a cooling fluid within a turbomachine in real time

US8015824B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2007
Grant dateSep 13, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 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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