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Method and apparatus for analyzing gas turbine pneumatic fuel system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-08-15
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Granted: 1997-11-18
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Expires: 2015-08-15
Abstract
Abstract A method of analyzing the controlling air pressures of a gas turbine pneumatic fuel system, with the system containing a fuel control device, a power turbine governor, and a gas turbine engine assembly is disclosed. The method may comprise obtaining a first baseline set of pressures from the fuel system at an initial start time. This first baseline set of pressures may also be referred to as a "footprint". Then, a second baseline set of pressures is obtained from the fuel system at a second start time. The operator would thereafter compare the first baseline set of pressures with the second baseline set of pressures. By comparison of the two sets of curves, the fuel system may be analyzed for possible problems, maintenance and service. The step of obtaining a first baseline set of pressures includes generating a curve of the pressure of the governor (Pg) and then generating a curve of the operating pressure between the governor and the fuel control device (Py). The operator may also generate a curve for the pressure of the compressor (Pc). An apparatus for analyzing a gas turbine pneumatic fuel system is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis B. Stevenson
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-06 16:25
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A method of analyzing a gas turbine pneumatic fuel system, with the system containing a fuel control device, a power turbine governor, and a gas turbine engine assembly, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a first baseline set of pressures from said fuel system at an initial start time, and wherein said step of obtaining a first baseline set of pressures includes generating a curve of the pressure of the governor (Pg); generating a curve of the pressure of the compressor (Pc); and generating a curve of the operating pressure (Py); obtaining a second baseline set of pressure from said fuel system at a second start time; comparing said first baseline set of pressure with said second baseline set of pressures; and, analyzing said first baseline set of pressure with said second baseline set of pressures in order to determine abnormal operation of said fuel system.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
147 words
A method of analyzing a gas turbine pneumatic fuel system, with the system containing a fuel control device, a power turbine governor, and a gas turbine engine assembly, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a first baseline set of pressures from said fuel system at an initial start time, and wherein said step of obtaining a first baseline set of pressures includes generating a curve of the pressure of the governor (Pg); generating a curve of the pressure of the compressor (Pc); and generating a curve of the operating pressure (Py); obtaining a second baseline set of pressure from said fuel system at a second start time; comparing said first baseline set of pressure with said second baseline set of pressures; and, analyzing said first baseline set of pressure with said second baseline set of pressures in order to determine abnormal operation of said fuel system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said step of obtaining a second baseline set of pressures includes: generating a curve of the pressure of the governor (Pg); generating a curve of the pressure of the compressor (Pc); generating a curve of the operating pressure (Py).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said step of generating a curve for the first baseline pressure of the governor includes taking a pressure reading at the following: 15% of the compressor speed; 30% of the compressor speed; 70% of the compressor speed; and, 80% of the compressor speed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said step of generating a curve for the first baseline operating pressure between said governor and said fuel control device includes taking a pressure reading at the following: 15% of the compressor speed; 30% of the compressor speed; 70% of the compressor speed; and, 80% of the compressor speed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said step of generating a curve for the first baseline pressure of said compressor includes taking a pressure reading at the following: 15% of the compressor speed; 30% of the compressor speed; 70% of the compressor speed; and, 80% of the compressor speed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said step of generating a curve for the second baseline pressure of the governor includes taking a pressure reading at the following: 15% of the compressor speed; 30% of the compressor speed; 70% of the compressor speed; and, 80% of the compressor speed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said step of generating a curve for the second baseline operating pressure between said governor and said fuel control device includes taking a pressure reading at the following: 15% of the compressor speed; 30% of the compressor speed; 70% of the compressor speed; and, 80% of the compressor speed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said step of generating a curve for the second baseline pressure of said compressor includes taking a pressure reading at the following: 15% of the compressor speed; 30% of the compressor speed; 70% of the compressor speed; and, 80% of the compressor speed.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
170 words
An apparatus for analyzing a gas turbine pneumatic fuel system comprising: a gas turbine engine assembly, with said gas turbine engine being connected with a first conduit means for transmitting a pressure; a governor operatively associated with said gas turbine engine assembly; a fuel control device, operatively connected with said governor with a second conduit means for transmitting a pressure between said governor and said fuel control device; pressure monitoring means for obtaining the pressure contained within said first and second conduit means, and wherein said pressure monitoring means comprises: a module having a pressure gauge for obtaining the pressures contained within said first and second conduit means; a compressor discharge pressure tubing means, operatively associated with said first conduit, for obtaining said pressure of said compressor; an operating pressure tubing means, operatively associated with said second conduit, for obtaining said operating pressure of said governor and said fuel control device; and, a governor pressure tubing means, operatively associated with said second conduit, for obtaining said pressure of said governor.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
170 words
An apparatus for analyzing a gas turbine pneumatic fuel system comprising: a gas turbine engine assembly, with said gas turbine engine being connected with a first conduit means for transmitting a pressure; a governor operatively associated with said gas turbine engine assembly; a fuel control device, operatively connected with said governor with a second conduit means for transmitting a pressure between said governor and said fuel control device; pressure monitoring means for obtaining the pressure contained within said first and second conduit means, and wherein said pressure monitoring means comprises: a module having a pressure gauge for obtaining the pressures contained within said first and second conduit means; a compressor discharge pressure tubing means, operatively associated with said first conduit, for obtaining said pressure of said compressor; an operating pressure tubing means, operatively associated with said second conduit, for obtaining said operating pressure of said governor and said fuel control device; and, a governor pressure tubing means, operatively associated with said second conduit, for obtaining said pressure of said governor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said module comprises: a compressor discharge pressure gauge means for measuring said discharge pressure contained within said compressor discharge pressure tubing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein said module further comprises: an operating pressure gauge means for measuring said operating pressure contained within said operating pressure tubing means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 11 wherein said module further comprises: a governor pressure gauge means for measuring said governor pressure contained within said governor pressure tubing means.
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