Moisture diversion apparatus for air inlet system and method
US8337597B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D45/08
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A moisture diversion system for a gas turbine inlet. The moisture diversion system comprises a housing that is operably connected with a gas turbine and defines an opening through which air flows to the gas turbine. A hood is attached to the housing adjacent the opening. The hood has a surface disposed at an acute angle relative to horizontal. A device is disposed relative to the hood to separate moisture from air flowing through the device. Separated moisture is directed onto the hood. A gutter is disposed adjacent an edge of the hood to collect moisture from the hood. A conduit is fluidly connected with the gutter to conduct water away from the gutter and the opening in the housing to inhibit separated moisture from re-entering the air flow through the opening to the gas turbine.
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