US3150487A
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Steam turbine-gas turbine power plant
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-04-08
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Granted: 1964-09-29
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Expires: 1983-04-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Mangan
- 👤 Thomas G Hiniker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:32
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01K; F01K23/00; F01K23/02; F01K23/06; F01K23/10; F01K23/106; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E20/00; Y02E20/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A COMBINED STEAM TURBINE-GAS TURBINE POWER PLANT COMPRISING: A GAS TURBINE HAVING IN SERIES A COMPRESSOR SECTION RECEIVING AMBIENT AIR, AIR HEATING MEANS, AND A TURBINE SECTION DISCHARGING HOT EXHAUST GASES, A STEAM GENERATOR HEATED BY THE EXHAUST GASES FROM SAID TURBINE SECTION, A STEAM TURBINE RECEIVING STEAM FROM SAID STEAM GENERATOR, AND MEANS SUPPLYING A PORTION OF THE HEAT ENERGY IN SAID GAS TURBINE EXHAUST GASES TO THE AIR ENTERING SAID COMPRESSOR SECTION TO HEAT THE INCOMING AIR ABOVE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND THEREBY IMPROVE THE OVERALL THERMAL EFFICIECY OF THE POWER PLANT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A COMBINED STEAM TURBINE-GAS TURBINE POWER PLANT COMPRISING: A GAS TURBINE HAVING IN SERIES A COMPRESSOR SECTION RECEIVING AMBIENT AIR, AIR HEATING MEANS, AND A TURBINE SECTION DISCHARGING HOT EXHAUST GASES, A STEAM GENERATOR HEATED BY THE EXHAUST GASES FROM SAID TURBINE SECTION, A STEAM TURBINE RECEIVING STEAM FROM SAID STEAM GENERATOR, AND MEANS SUPPLYING A PORTION OF THE HEAT ENERGY IN SAID GAS TURBINE EXHAUST GASES TO THE AIR ENTERING SAID COMPRESSOR SECTION TO HEAT THE INCOMING AIR ABOVE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND THEREBY IMPROVE THE OVERALL THERMAL EFFICIECY OF THE POWER PLANT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-09-29 | 1968-03-30 | 1968-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-29 | 1972-03-30 | 1972-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-29 | 1976-03-30 | 1976-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |