Method for determining when to perform a test of an overspeed protection system of a powerplant machine
US8370100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E20/16
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention have the technical effect of determining when to test an overspeed protection system of a powerplant machine. As described herein, embodiments of the present invention may be applied to a wide variety of powerplant machines, each comprising a shaft. After determining that test of the overspeed protection system should be performed, embodiments of the present invention may allow for a variety of methods to test the overspeed protection system.
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