Automated detection and control system and method for high pressure water wash application and collection applied to aero compressor washing
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1. A system for washing turbine engines comprising:
- a washing unit for providing a washing liquid to the turbine engines;
an information detector configured to gather information related to engine type; and
a control unit configured to accept the information related to engine type from the information detector and to determine a washing program to be used as a function of the information relating to engine type from a set of preprogrammed washing programs, and further configured to regulate the washing unit according to washing parameters associated with the washing program used.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a system and method for washing gas turbine engines comprising a manifold comprising one or more tubes; a pumping system for providing pressurized washing liquid to the manifold, the pumping system comprising a pump, and one or more valves; and a control unit for regulating the pumping system according to washing parameters associated to a particular engine.
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1. A system for washing turbine engines comprising:
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a washing unit for providing a washing liquid to the turbine engines; an information detector configured to gather information related to engine type; and a control unit configured to accept the information related to engine type from the information detector and to determine a washing program to be used as a function of the information relating to engine type from a set of preprogrammed washing programs, and further configured to regulate the washing unit according to washing parameters associated with the washing program used. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for washing turbine engines comprising:
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a washing unit for providing a washing liquid to the turbine engines; an information detector configured to provide information identifying at least one of manifold configuration, expected fouling composition, solution capability, geographic use and engine mission usage; and a control unit configured to regulate the washing unit according to washing parameters based upon preprogrammed control data relating to information provided by the information detector, wherein the preprogrammed control data comprises a washing program from a set of available washing programs.
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14. A system for washing turbine engines comprising:
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a washing unit for providing a washing liquid to the turbine engines; an information detector for providing information identifying at least one of washing unit and engine type; and a control unit configured to regulate the washing unit according to washing parameters associated to a particular engine based upon preprogrammed control data relating to information provided by the information detector, wherein the preprogrammed control data comprises a washing program from a set of available washing programs.
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