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Apparatus and method for measuring gas flow through a rotary seal

US9645038B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2013
Grant dateMay 9, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02C7/28
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of measuring a flow rate of a first fluid through a rotary seal of a gas turbine engine comprising controlling a probe flow of a second fluid at an intra-seal cavity and measuring a pressure change in the first fluid caused by the probe flow.

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