Methods and apparatus for washing gas turbine engine combustors

Details Methods and apparatus for washing gas turbine engine combustors Methods and apparatus for washing gas turbine engine combustors

2005-08-23

2005-08-23

Barr, Michael (Department: 1746)

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Processes

Hollow work, internal surface treatment

C134S022180, C134S023000, C134S16900A, C134S198000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06932093

ABSTRACT:
A method facilitates washing a gas turbine engine combustor. The method comprises coupling a nozzle assembly against the combustor, wherein the nozzle assembly includes an inlet end, a discharge end, a hollow nozzle body extending therebetween, and a centerbody positioned within the nozzle body, coupling the nozzle assembly to a fluid source, and discharging an annulus of fluid from the nozzle assembly into the combustor to facilitate removing particulate matter from the combustor.

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