View source for 18750320. METHOD OF OPERATING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE AT A LOW POWER CONDITION simplified abstract (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.)

=METHOD OF OPERATING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE AT A LOW POWER CONDITION=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.|Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.]]


[[Category:Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Stephen Tarling of Pointe Claire (CA)|Stephen Tarling of Pointe Claire (CA)]][[Category:Stephen Tarling of Pointe Claire (CA)]]

[[:Category:Philippe Beauchesne-martel of Brossard (CA)|Philippe Beauchesne-martel of Brossard (CA)]][[Category:Philippe Beauchesne-martel of Brossard (CA)]]

[[:Category:Jeffrey Verhiel of Mono (CA)|Jeffrey Verhiel of Mono (CA)]][[Category:Jeffrey Verhiel of Mono (CA)]]

==METHOD OF OPERATING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE AT A LOW POWER CONDITION - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18750320 titled 'METHOD OF OPERATING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE AT A LOW POWER CONDITION

==Simplified Explanation==
The patent application describes a system and method for operating a gas turbine engine by removing fuel from a fuel manifold during a low-power mode of operation.

* Fuel is supplied to the combustor of the gas turbine engine via two manifolds during different modes of operation.
* Fuel supply is stopped to one manifold while continuing through the other during a specific mode.
* After stopping fuel supply to one manifold, fuel is purged from it using pressure inside the combustor.

==Key Features and Innovation==
* Removal of fuel from a manifold during low-power mode.
* Dual manifold fuel supply system for the combustor.
* Purging of fuel from the second manifold using combustor pressure.

==Potential Applications==
This technology can be applied in gas turbine engines used in power generation, aviation, and other industrial applications.

==Problems Solved==
* Efficient fuel management during low-power operation.
* Preventing fuel buildup in the manifold.
* Ensuring optimal performance of the gas turbine engine.

==Benefits==
* Improved fuel efficiency.
* Enhanced engine performance.
* Reduced maintenance requirements.

==Commercial Applications==
* Power generation plants.
* Aircraft engines.
* Industrial gas turbine applications.

==Questions about Gas Turbine Engine Operation==
===How does the system remove fuel from the fuel manifold during low-power mode?===
The system stops fuel supply to one manifold and purges the fuel from it using pressure from the combustor.

===What are the benefits of using a dual manifold fuel supply system?===
The dual manifold system allows for efficient fuel management and optimal performance of the gas turbine engine.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A system and method for operating a gas turbine engine are provided. The system and method remove fuel from a fuel manifold during a low-power mode of operation of the gas turbine engine. The method includes supplying fuel to a combustor of the gas turbine engine via a first manifold and a second manifold during a first mode of operation; stopping fuel supply to the combustor via the second manifold and continuing to supply fuel to the combustor via the first manifold during a second mode of operation; and, after stopping fuel supply to the combustor via the second manifold, purging fuel from the second manifold using a pressure inside the combustor to drive the fuel in the second manifold away from the combustor.



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