The present invention relates to a method for detecting and extracting a gaseous fluid contained in a closed loop (10) operating on a Rankine cycle, said loop comprising a multiplicity of constituents with, successively, a circulation and compression pump (12) for a working fluid, a heat exchanger (18) associated with a hot source (24), an expansion machine (30), a cooing exchanger (40), a working fluid tank (46) and circulation pipes (50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60) connecting these constituents. The invention comprises: measuring the temperature (T.sub.relle) and the pressure (P.sub.relle) of the working fluid at a point of the loop when this loop is at rest, and as soon as the measured pressure (P.sub.relle) exceeds a threshold value (P.sub.liquide satur) for a given ambient temperature (T), activating an equipment (62) for extracting the gaseous fluid in order to discharge it from the loop.

The present invention relates to a method for detecting and extracting a gaseous fluid contained in a closed loop (10) operating on a Rankine cycle, said loop comprising a multiplicity of constituents with, successively, a circulation and compression pump (12) for a working fluid, a heat exchanger (18) associated with a hot source (24), an expansion machine (30), a cooing exchanger (40), a working fluid tank (46) and circulation pipes (50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60) connecting these constituents. The invention comprises: measuring the temperature (T.sub.relle) and the pressure (P.sub.relle) of the working fluid at a point of the loop when this loop is at rest, and as soon as the measured pressure (P.sub.relle) exceeds a threshold value (P.sub.liquide satur) for a given ambient temperature (T), activating an equipment (62) for extracting the gaseous fluid in order to discharge it from the loop.

A drainage system includes at least one inflow pipe, a first outflow pipe, and a pressure vessel connected to the inflow pipe and the first outflow pipe separately. A throttle orifice plate and at least one switching valve are connected in series on each inflow pipe, and a throttle orifice plate and at least one switching valve are connected in series on the outflow pipe. The drainage system further includes a pressure release device, a check valve is also connected in series on each said inflow pipe, and a pressure measurement device is also connected to the pressure vessel. The pressure release device is an automatic pressure control valve connected to the pressure vessel. The drainage system for a gas turbine can remove condensate during operation of the gas turbine, thereby ensuring safe operation.

A drainage system includes at least one inflow pipe, a first outflow pipe, and a pressure vessel connected to the inflow pipe and the first outflow pipe separately. A throttle orifice plate and at least one switching valve are connected in series on each inflow pipe, and a throttle orifice plate and at least one switching valve are connected in series on the outflow pipe. The drainage system further includes a pressure release device, a check valve is also connected in series on each said inflow pipe, and a pressure measurement device is also connected to the pressure vessel. The pressure release device is an automatic pressure control valve connected to the pressure vessel. The drainage system for a gas turbine can remove condensate during operation of the gas turbine, thereby ensuring safe operation.

An assembly for a condensate draining device for draining off a compressed-gas condensate includes a collecting chamber for receiving the compressed-gas condensate formed in a compressed-gas system, an electrically operated outlet valve for discharging the compressed-gas condensate from the collecting chamber, and an interface for attaching the assembly to an electronic module. The interface has a contact assembly for supplying the outlet valve with electricity from the electronic module. The interface is brought into one of several possible and different configuration states.

An assembly for a condensate draining device for draining off a compressed-gas condensate includes a collecting chamber for receiving the compressed-gas condensate formed in a compressed-gas system, an electrically operated outlet valve for discharging the compressed-gas condensate from the collecting chamber, and an interface for attaching the assembly to an electronic module. The interface has a contact assembly for supplying the outlet valve with electricity from the electronic module. The interface is brought into one of several possible and different configuration states.