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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 30, 2016
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2013
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Rushi Mahesh Amin, Greenville, SC (US);
Douglas Scott Byrd, Greer, SC (US);
Dean Matthew Erickson, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Michael John Mariani, Greer, SC (US);
Christina Renee Pompey, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Korey Frederic Rendo, Greer, SC (US);
Bryan Edward Sweet, Valatie, NY (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
A method of operating a fuel heating system is provided. The method includes performing pre-ignition diagnostic checks on a plurality of components of the fuel heating system, wherein at least one inlet damper and at least one outlet damper of an exhaust flow circuit are each in a closed position. The method also includes purging the fuel heating system of unburned hydrocarbons. The method further includes operating the fuel heating system in a normal operating condition. The method yet further includes operating the fuel heating system in a cool down condition, wherein the at least one inlet damper is in the closed position.