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Acoustically stiffened gas turbine combustor supply

US8661822B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2010
Grant dateMar 4, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a system includes a variable geometry resonator configured to couple to a fluid path upstream from a combustor of a turbine engine. The variable geometry resonator is configured to dampen pressure oscillations in the fluid path and the combustor.

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