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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 17, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 24, 2006
Gerald R. Berg, Renton, WA (US);
Nathan L. Messersmith, South Windsor, CT (US);
Gary L. Lidstone, Federal Way, WA (US);
John Hinkey, Seattle, WA (US);
Gerald R. Berg, Renton, WA (US);
Nathan L. Messersmith, South Windsor, CT (US);
Gary L. Lidstone, Federal Way, WA (US);
John Hinkey, Seattle, WA (US);
United Technologies Corporation, Hartford, CT (US);
Abstract
A fluid flow system for use with a gas turbine engine includes an exhaust nozzle, a primary air supply valve, a distribution manifold connected to the primary fluid supply valve and in fluid communication therewith, and a plurality of fluid injector assemblies positioned at the exhaust nozzle and connected in fluid communication with the distribution manifold. Each fluid injector assembly includes a first tube, a secondary air valve positioned at least partially within the first tube and in fluid communication with the distribution manifold, a fuel valve positioned at least partially within the first tube and located downstream of the air valve, an igniter extending into the first tube downstream of the fuel valve, and an outlet in fluid communication with the first tube and connected in fluid communication with the exhaust nozzle. The outlet has a different geometry than the first tube.