Title:
IMPROVED MULTI-SPOOL INTERCOOLED RECUPERATED GAS TURBINE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/003471
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for a multi-spool gas turbine power plant which utilizes motor/generator devices on two or more spools for starting the gas turbine and for power extraction after starting. Methods are disclosed for controlling engine responsiveness under changing load and/or ambient air conditions; providing a momentary power boost when required; providing some engine braking when needed; providing over- speed protection for the free power turbine when load is rapidly lowered or disconnected; charging an energy storage system; and restoring the compressors and/or turbines toward their operating lines when surge or choking limits are approached.
Inventors:
KESSELI JAMES B (US)
NASH JAMES S (US)
WATSON JOHN D (US)
NASH JAMES S (US)
WATSON JOHN D (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2011/042839
Publication Date:
March 20, 2014
Filing Date:
July 01, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ICR TURBINE ENGINE CORP (US)
KESSELI JAMES B (US)
NASH JAMES S (US)
WATSON JOHN D (US)
KESSELI JAMES B (US)
NASH JAMES S (US)
WATSON JOHN D (US)
International Classes:
F02C7/26
Foreign References:
| US20040008010A1 | 2004-01-15 | |||
| US6107693A | 2000-08-22 | |||
| US20050056021A1 | 2005-03-17 | |||
| US20020148227A1 | 2002-10-17 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
SWARTZ, Douglas, W. (1560 BroadwaySuite 120, Denver CO, US)
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