Apparatus and method for preventing gas turbine engine freezing
US8777154B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49817
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for reducing moisture in a gas turbine engine with one or more air ducts includes one or more one or more covers, each with an outer face and an inner face, with the inner face connectable to the air duct, wherein the cover is shaped to engage and close the air duct and a desiccant that is attachable to the cover.
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