18314414. COWL DAMPER FOR COMBUSTOR simplified abstract (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY)
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COWL DAMPER FOR COMBUSTOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hiranya Nath of Bengaluru (IN)
Ravindra Shankar Ganiger of Bengaluru (IN)
Sripathi Mohan of Bengaluru (IN)
Perumallu Vukanti of Bangalore (IN)
Kwanwoo Kim of Cincinnati OH (US)
COWL DAMPER FOR COMBUSTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18314414 titled 'COWL DAMPER FOR COMBUSTOR
The abstract describes a combustor for a turbomachine engine with a cowl that has an annular shape and a hollow cavity acting as a damper to reduce combustion dynamics.
- The combustor includes a combustion chamber and a cowl with an annular shape.
- The cowl is symmetric around the centerline axis of the turbomachine engine.
- The cowl has a hollow cavity that is in fluid communication with the combustion chamber.
- The hollow cavity acts as a damper to reduce combustion dynamics of the combustor.
Potential Applications: - Aerospace industry for aircraft engines - Power generation for gas turbines - Industrial applications for combustion systems
Problems Solved: - Reducing combustion dynamics for improved engine performance - Enhancing stability and efficiency of the combustor
Benefits: - Improved engine reliability - Enhanced fuel efficiency - Reduced emissions
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Combustor Technology for Turbomachinery" This technology can be used in aircraft engines, power generation systems, and industrial applications, offering improved performance and efficiency.
Prior Art: There may be prior art related to combustor designs with dampers or similar features to reduce combustion dynamics in turbomachinery engines.
Frequently Updated Research: Research on combustion dynamics in turbomachinery engines and the impact of dampers on performance and emissions may be ongoing.
Questions about Combustor Technology: 1. How does the damper in the cowl of the combustor reduce combustion dynamics? 2. What are the specific advantages of using an annular cowl in the combustor design?
Original Abstract Submitted
A combustor for a turbomachine engine. The combustor includes a combustion chamber, and a cowl having an annular shape that is symmetric around a centerline axis of the turbomachine engine. The cowl includes a hollow cavity that is in fluid communication with the combustion chamber. The hollow cavity is a damper that reduces combustion dynamics of the combustor.
