US Patent:
20100143090, Jun 10, 2010
Inventors:
Aaron M. Smith - Smyrna GA, US
Rahul J. Chillar - Marietta GA, US
Patrick M. Molumby - Scotia NY, US
International Classification:
F04D 29/00
F04D 31/00
Abstract:
An embodiment of the present invention provides a cooling system for a flame detection system of a turbomachine. An embodiment of the present invention may provide a control system for the operation of the cooling system. The control system may be configured to automatically and/or continuously monitor the cooling system to determine whether the position of the at least one valve should be changed.An embodiment of the present invention may provide a method for monitoring the cooling system. The method of an embodiment of the present invention may provide a correction action if the cooling system is not operating within a parameter.