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Methods and system for cooling exhaust system components

US9109487B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

General Electric Company · US

Inventors

Chirag Bipinchandra Parikh · Lawrence Park, US
Jayesh Jain · Diemelstraße, US
Eric David Peters · Erie, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 15, 2013
Grant date	Aug 18, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 2, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T10/12
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Various methods and systems are provided for cooling exhaust system components. In one example, a method comprises directing compressed air onto an exterior of an engine exhaust passage valve.

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