Method of starting a turbomachine by testing operational support systems during the purging process
US8479522B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02C7/26
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention has the technical effect of reducing the start-up time associated with starting a powerplant machine. An embodiment of the present invention provides a method of starting a powerplant machine, such as, but not limiting of, a turbomachine. An embodiment of the method of the present invention provides a new philosophy for starting a turbomachine. This new philosophy involves testing the turbomachine systems before the start-up process begins.
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