Fuel distribution manifold system for gas turbine engines
US8079220B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2240/55
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel distribution manifold system for a gas turbine engine is disclosed that includes a plurality of interconnected manifold segments, each manifold segment extending between a pair of fittings, each manifold segment including at least one fuel transfer tube and a sealing tube that surrounds the at least one fuel transfer tube, wherein opposed end portions of the at least one fuel transfer tube are dynamically connected to the fittings and opposed end portions of the sealing tube are statically connected to the fittings.
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