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Systems and methods for modified wobbe index control with constant fuel temperature

US8459033B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 5, 2011
Grant dateJun 11, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2270/303
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present application provides a gas turbine engine system for combusting a flow of fuel. The gas turbine engine system may include a combustor and a fuel system for providing the flow of fuel to the combustor. The fuel system may include a fuel heat exchanger so as to provide the flow of fuel to the combustor at a substantially constant temperature.

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