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System and method for washing and purging the liquid fuel system of a turbine with water

US9410486B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2009
Grant dateAug 9, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23K2300/203
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This system for supplying a turbine with liquid fuel comprises a liquid fuel inlet (3), a piping assembly (4) connecting the inlet to the turbine, and draining means for draining at least a portion of the said piping assembly.The draining means comprise water inlet means (9) and a system of controllable valves suitable for injecting water into at least one of the said portions of the piping assembly.

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