Overspeed system redundancy monitor
Patent
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OSTI ID:5371599
In an overspeed control system for a gas turbine engine, this patent describes a power source; a speed sensing circuit; gating means connected to receive the first speed signals and transmit a second speed proportional thereto only if all of the redundant signals are present; means to generate a signal indicative of a predetermined overspeed condition; dual comparison circuits, actuating means; and a monitor for checking the proper functioning of the overspeed control system during normal operation of the gas turbine engine.
- Assignee:
- Avco Corp., Stratford, CT
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4712372
- OSTI ID:
- 5371599
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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