Method and apparatus for controlling a compressor of a gas turbine engine
US9797314B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/50
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating a gas turbine engine compressor. The method includes: determining an operating point of the compressor, and modulating mass flow of environmental control system input air to maintain the operating point of the gas turbine engine compressor within predetermined limits.
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