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Methods and apparatus for operating gas turbine engines

  • US 20050160736A1
  • Filed: 01/28/2004
  • Published: 07/28/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for operating a gas turbine engine, including a first compressor, a second compressor, and a turbine, coupled together in serial flow arrangement, said method comprising:

  • channeling compressed airflow discharged from the first compressor through an intercooler having a cooling medium flowing therethrough;

    operating the intercooler such that condensate is formed in the intercooler from the compressed airflow; and

    channeling the condensate to an inlet of the second compressor to facilitate reducing an operating temperature of the gas turbine engine.

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