Methods and systems for detecting rotor assembly speed oscillation in turbine engines

A method for operating a gas turbine engine is provided. The method comprises coupling at least one sensor within the gas turbine engine to transmit a signal indicative of a rotational speed of a rotor assembly within the gas turbine engine, detecting oscillations of the rotor assembly based on the...

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Hauptverfasser:	BACH LAWRENCE J, MOLLMANN DANIEL E, VAN DER MERWE GERT J
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	AIR INTAKES FOR JET-PROPULSION PLANTS BLASTING COMBUSTION ENGINES CONTROLLING FUEL SUPPLY IN AIR-BREATHING JET-PROPULSION PLANTS GAS-TURBINE PLANTS HEATING HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS LIGHTING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WEAPONS
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Zusammenfassung:	A method for operating a gas turbine engine is provided. The method comprises coupling at least one sensor within the gas turbine engine to transmit a signal indicative of a rotational speed of a rotor assembly within the gas turbine engine, detecting oscillations of the rotor assembly based on the signal transmitted from the at least one sensor, comparing detected oscillations to a predetermined oscillation threshold, and generate an output to facilitate fuel flow adjustments during non-engine operational periods, wherein the fuel flow adjustments facilitate reducing oscillations of the rotor assembly during engine operation.