20240044496. MULTI-FUELED, WATER INJECTED HYDROGEN FUEL INJECTOR simplified abstract (RTX Corporation)
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MULTI-FUELED, WATER INJECTED HYDROGEN FUEL INJECTOR
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Timothy S. Snyder of Glastonbury CT (US)
MULTI-FUELED, WATER INJECTED HYDROGEN FUEL INJECTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240044496 titled 'MULTI-FUELED, WATER INJECTED HYDROGEN FUEL INJECTOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a fuel injector for gas turbine engines that includes a housing and a tube defining fluid passages. An inner airflow tube with an inflow vane assembly and a central air passage is arranged within the housing. The first fluid passage extends radially outward from the inner airflow tube, and a third fluid passage extends radially outward from the first fluid passage. A nozzle outlet is configured to receive fluids from the respective passages for mixing. The inflow vane assembly consists of angled vanes relative to the nozzle axis.
- The fuel injector for gas turbine engines includes a housing and a tube with fluid passages.
- An inner airflow tube with an inflow vane assembly and a central air passage is arranged within the housing.
- The first fluid passage extends radially outward from the inner airflow tube.
- A third fluid passage extends radially outward from the first fluid passage.
- A nozzle outlet is configured to receive fluids from the respective passages for mixing.
- The inflow vane assembly consists of vanes angled between 20° and 40° relative to the nozzle axis.
Potential Applications:
- Gas turbine engines in aviation
- Gas turbine engines in power generation
- Gas turbine engines in industrial applications
Problems Solved:
- Improved fuel injection and mixing in gas turbine engines
- Enhanced combustion efficiency and performance
- Reduction of emissions and pollutants
Benefits:
- Increased fuel efficiency
- Improved engine performance and power output
- Lower emissions and environmental impact
- Enhanced reliability and durability of the fuel injector
Original Abstract Submitted
fuel injectors for gas turbine engines include a housing and a tube defining a portion of a first fluid passage therein and a second fluid passage is defined between an exterior surface of the tube and an interior surface of the housing. an inner airflow tube is arranged having an inflow vane assembly and a central air passage. a portion of the first fluid passage extends axially at a position radially outward from the inner airflow tube, and the third fluid passage extends axially at a position radially outward from the first fluid passage. a nozzle outlet is configured to receive first, second, and thirds fluids from the respective fluid passages to cause mixing thereof. the inflow vane assembly comprises a number of vanes, with each vane angled relative to a nozzle axis at an angle between 20� and 40�.
