Probe cleaning method and apparatus
US8066816B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01D25/002
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cleaning apparatus for cleaning measuring probes (18) of a gas turbine engine (1). The invention further relates to a method for cleaning measuring probes (18) of an gas turbine engine (1). The apparatus comprises distribution means (30) comprising a plurality of supply means (31, 32, 33), each comprising connection means (33) arranged for connection to a probe (18), and each supply means (31, 32, 33) being arranged to, when connected to a probe (18), distribute pressurized cleaning liquid to said measuring probe (18), wherein a substantially simultaneous cleaning of probes connected to said distribution means (30) via said supply means (31, 32, 33) can be obtained.
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