Ultrasonic water atomization system for gas turbine inlet cooling and wet compression
US9441542B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B17/0615
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present application provides an inlet air cooling system for cooling a flow air in a gas turbine engine. The inlet air cooling system may include an inlet filter house, a transition piece, an inlet duct, and an inlet ultrasonic water atomization system positioned about the inlet filter house, the transition piece, or the inlet duct to cool the flow of air.
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