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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADDITION OF FUEL ADDITIVES TO CONTROL TURBINE CORROSION
20220389863 · 2022-12-08 ·

A gas turbine engine system includes a gas turbine engine including a compressor, combustor including a plurality of late lean fuel injectors supplied with secondary fuel; gas turbine, and wash system configured to be attached and in fluid communication with the late lean fuel injectors. The wash system includes a water source including water; first fluid source including a first fluid providing vanadium ash and vanadium deposit mitigation and removal from internal gas turbine components; a mixing chamber in communication with the water source and first fluid source; a water pump to pump the water to the mixing chamber; a first fluid pump the first fluid to the mixing chamber; a fluid line in fluid communication with the mixing chamber and late lean fuel injectors so fluid from the mixing chamber is injected into the combustor at the late lean fuel injectors while the gas turbine engine is on-line.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADDITION OF FUEL ADDITIVES TO CONTROL TURBINE CORROSION

A system comprises a gas turbine engine including a compressor, combustor, gas turbine, the combustor including a plurality of late lean fuel injectors; and wash system configured to be attached to and in fluid communication with the a plurality of late lean fuel injectors of the combustor. The wash system includes a water source supplying water; a first fluid source supplying a first fluid; a mixing chamber in communication with the water source and first fluid source; a water pump to pump water to the mixing chamber; a first fluid pump to pump the first fluid to the mixing chamber; a fluid line in fluid communication with the mixing chamber and at least one of the plurality of late lean fuel injectors so fluid from the mixing chamber is injected into the combustor at late lean fuel injectors. The wash system is operated with the gas turbine engine off-line.

Fluid manifold assembly for gas turbine engine

A structure for damping at a fluid manifold assembly for an engine is generally provided. The fluid manifold assembly includes a first walled conduit defining a first fluid passage therewithin. A flow of fluid defining a first frequency is permitted through the first fluid passage. A second walled conduit includes a pair of first portions each coupled to the first walled conduit. A second portion is coupled to the pair of first portions. A second fluid passage is defined through the first portion and the second portion in fluid communication with the first fluid passage. The flow of fluid is permitted through the second fluid passage at a second frequency approximately 180 degrees out of phase from the first frequency.

Internal manifold for multipoint injection

A multipoint injection system includes a manifold with a plurality of flow passages defined through the manifold in the circumferential direction. The flow passages are spaced apart from one another in an axial direction. A plurality of feed arms extends radially inward from the manifold. Feed arm portions of the flow passages extend through each of the feed arms to respective outlets. The feed arm portions of the flow passages are within the axial width of the manifold. A plurality of injection nozzles are included, each in fluid communication with a respective one of the outlets. Each injection nozzle includes an air passage therethrough with an air inlet. The feed arms each follow a path that is circumferentially offset from the air inlets so each of the feed arms is clear from a flow path directly upstream in the axial direction of each of the air inlets.

Internal manifold for multipoint injection

A multipoint injection system includes a manifold with a plurality of flow passages defined through the manifold in the circumferential direction. The flow passages are spaced apart from one another in an axial direction. A plurality of feed arms extends radially inward from the manifold. Feed arm portions of the flow passages extend through each of the feed arms to respective outlets. The feed arm portions of the flow passages are within the axial width of the manifold. A plurality of injection nozzles are included, each in fluid communication with a respective one of the outlets. Each injection nozzle includes an air passage therethrough with an air inlet. The feed arms each follow a path that is circumferentially offset from the air inlets so each of the feed arms is clear from a flow path directly upstream in the axial direction of each of the air inlets.

Fuel distribution device, gas turbine engine and mounting method
11499481 · 2022-11-15 · ·

A fuel distribution device is provided wherein an axis is defined. The device comprises a body housing a distribution path for fuel; the distribution path has one inlet and a plurality of outlets; the inlet is located on the external surface of the body at an end of an inlet branch of the distribution path; the plurality of outlets are located on the external surface of the body at ends of a corresponding plurality of outlet branches of the distribution path; the inlet branch and the outlet branches are fluidly connected to a distribution space; and the outlet branches are arranged radially.

Fuel distribution device, gas turbine engine and mounting method
11499481 · 2022-11-15 · ·

A fuel distribution device is provided wherein an axis is defined. The device comprises a body housing a distribution path for fuel; the distribution path has one inlet and a plurality of outlets; the inlet is located on the external surface of the body at an end of an inlet branch of the distribution path; the plurality of outlets are located on the external surface of the body at ends of a corresponding plurality of outlet branches of the distribution path; the inlet branch and the outlet branches are fluidly connected to a distribution space; and the outlet branches are arranged radially.

DUAL VALVE FLUID METERING SYSTEM

A flow metering system includes a pump configured to urge a fluid flow from a fluid source, and a recirculation line located at the pump. A pressure regulating valve is located along the recirculating line. One or more fluid delivery lines extend downstream of the pump to deliver the fluid flow to one or more fluid consumers. A flow control valve is located along each fluid delivery line of the one or more fluid delivery lines. A system controller is operably connected to the pressure regulating valve and the one or more flow control valves. The system controller is configured to maintain a selected delta pressure and a selected flow rate of the fluid flow by operation of the pressure regulating valve and the one or more flow control valves.

DUAL VALVE FLUID METERING SYSTEM

A flow metering system includes a pump configured to urge a fluid flow from a fluid source, and a recirculation line located at the pump. A pressure regulating valve is located along the recirculating line. One or more fluid delivery lines extend downstream of the pump to deliver the fluid flow to one or more fluid consumers. A flow control valve is located along each fluid delivery line of the one or more fluid delivery lines. A system controller is operably connected to the pressure regulating valve and the one or more flow control valves. The system controller is configured to maintain a selected delta pressure and a selected flow rate of the fluid flow by operation of the pressure regulating valve and the one or more flow control valves.

System and method for purging a fuel manifold of a gas turbine engine using a pump
11486303 · 2022-11-01 · ·

Methods and systems of operating a gas turbine engine in a low-power condition are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes supplying fuel to a combustor by supplying fuel to a first fuel manifolds and a second fuel manifold of the gas turbine engine. The method also includes, while supplying fuel to the combustor by supplying fuel to the first fuel manifold: stopping supplying fuel to the second fuel manifold; and using a pump to drive gas into the second fuel manifold to flush fuel in the second fuel manifold into the combustor and hinder coking in the second fuel manifold and associated fuel nozzles.