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Retrofit dirt separator for gas turbine engine

US8240121B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2007
Grant dateAug 14, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49236
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dirt separator may be retrofit into existing gas turbine engines since it is formed of circumferentially separate pieces which may be assembled together in the gas turbine engine.

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