Method of inhibiting ice accretion within a turbine engine and control system therefor
US9239011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23N2241/20
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of inhibiting ice accretion within a turbine engine, including the steps: (a) operating the turbine engine at a predetermined engine speed; and (b) driving the compressor of the turbine engine at an elevated speed which is greater than the nominal speed of the compressor at the predetermined engine speed so as to inhibit ice accretion within the compressor.
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