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Operating method for gas turbine with variable inlet vanes

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6313262

A method is described of operating a gas turbine engine having a centrifugal compressor which is driven by a high-pressure turbine, and wherein the centrifugal compressor is the only compressor of the engine, comprising the steps of: positioning a variable inlet guide vane at an inlet air passage of the centrifugal compressor for adjusting the air flow rate through the engine; and changing the orientation of the guide vane while keeping the speed of rotation of the engine at a high level near its rated value to control the output of the engine by controlling the air flow rate through the engine.

Assignee:
Mitsubishi Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo (Japan)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5224337
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-700480
OSTI ID:
6313262
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English