Fuel heating system for startup of a combustion system
US8881530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E20/18
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system may include an insulated water tank configured to store a first heated water from a first plant component during operation of a plant, and a fuel heater comprising a heat exchanger, wherein the heat exchanger is configured to transfer heat from the first heated water to a fuel for a gas turbine engine during startup of the plant.
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