Peter L Hovde

US Patent:

47619570, Aug 9, 1988

Filed:

Oct 22, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/790105

Inventors:

John D. Eberhardt - San Diego CA
Peter L. Hovde - San Diego CA
John M. Koerber - San Diego CA
Robert J. Neary - San Diego CA
Robert V. Peltier - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Solar Turbines Incorporated - San Diego CA

International Classification:

F02C 104

US Classification:

60650

Abstract:

Indirectly fired gas turbine engine systems which can be operated on alternative or renewable fuels or by waste heat. Fast response time over the entire operating range of the engine, precise control over turbine inlet temperature, and water injection for increased power output are featured as are arrangements for dumping air and thereby preventing mechanical damage when rapid deceleration occurs or the load is lost. Other mechanical innovations facilitate start-up and shut-down of the turbine engine; make preheated process air available; and provide precise control over the thermal energy supplied to the heat exchanger in which compressor discharge air is heated.