Systems involving fiber optic igniters transmitting fuel and laser light
US8490381B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23R2900/00006
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas turbine engine system comprising, a gas turbine engine including a combustion area, a laser, a fuel nozzle including an optical fiber operative to transmit light emitted from the laser to the combustion area, the optical fiber also transmitting a fuel into the combustion area, wherein the light is operative to ignite the fuel in the combustion area.
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