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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 30, 2008
Sean Summers, Carson City, NV (US);
Brian Howard, Issaquah, WA (US);
Roger Hala, Gardnerville, NV (US);
John Grant, Gardnerville, NV (US);
David R. Van Wagenen, Minden, NV (US);
Sean Summers, Carson City, NV (US);
Brian Howard, Issaquah, WA (US);
Roger Hala, Gardnerville, NV (US);
John Grant, Gardnerville, NV (US);
David R. Van Wagenen, Minden, NV (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
A method for simulating a compressor valve leak is described. The method includes inducing a flow of gas past a compressor valve that is coupled to a bypass block, wherein the bypass block defines a first passageway and a second passageway therein, and wherein the bypass block is also coupled to a bypass valve that is in flow communication with the second passageway. The method also includes measuring a first temperature and a second temperature. The first temperature is the temperature of the gas flowing through the first passageway of the bypass block and the second temperature is the temperature of gas flowing within the second passageway. The method also includes adjusting the bypass valve to divert a portion of the gas flowing through the second passageway to create temperature conditions substantially similar to conditions that are created due to a compressor valve leak.