Automated detection and control system and method for high pressure water wash application and collection applied to aero compressor washing
US9162262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01D25/002
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a system and method for washing gas turbine engines comprising a manifold comprising one or more tubes; a pumping system for providing pressurized washing liquid to the manifold, the pumping system comprising a pump, and one or more valves; and a control unit for regulating the pumping system according to washing parameters associated to a particular engine.
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