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System for controlling a cooling flow from a compressor section of a gas turbine

US9261022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2012
Grant dateFeb 16, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D23/025
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for controlling a flow rate of a compressed cooling medium between a compressor section and a turbine section of a gas turbine includes a flow path that is defined between the compressor section and the turbine section of the gas turbine and a thermally actuated variable flow valve disposed within the flow path. The variable flow valve defines an opening that changes in size based on a temperature of the compressed cooling medium flowing therethrough.

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