Steam turbine control apparatus
CA 1193452 A · Owner: General Electric Company · Inventors: Ipsen, Peter G.
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Abstract of the Disclosure Control apparatus is disclosed for limiting overspeed in a steam turbine following a sudden loss in load. The apparatus includes at least one valve disposed in the steam conduit interconnecting higher and lower pressure sections of the turbine and an actuator for controlling operation of the valve between a fully open position and a pressure-relief position wherein the valve functions as a pressure relief valve. During normal operation, the valve is maintained in the fully open position. On receipt of a turbine overspeed signal the, valve is actuated to the pressure relief position and a volume of steam at a preselected pressure necessary to, open the valve, is …
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- Granted September 17, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 17, 2002.
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