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Flushing of fuel nozzle assembly or component using a solution following ultrasonic cleaning

US9995263B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2015
Grant dateJun 12, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB08B9/032
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Fuel nozzle assemblies are flushed after ultrasonic cleaning. In one embodiment, a method includes: cleaning a fuel nozzle assembly by ultrasonic cleaning; and after the ultrasonic cleaning, flushing the fuel nozzle assembly using a solution, the fuel nozzle assembly comprising a valve located in an interior of the fuel nozzle assembly, the solution flowing through the interior of the fuel nozzle assembly, and the flowing of the solution controlled by the valve.

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