{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "A gas turbine system for part load efficiency improvement and anti-icing within the inlet (16) and at the compressor inlet is described. The system includes a gas turbine (12) having a compressor (13) which receives inlet-air (18). A direct-contact heat exchanger (30) heats the inlet-air (18)…",
  "path": "/patents/987462",
  "publishedAt": "2013-08-14T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "F02C7/047",
    "GEN ELECTRIC [US]"
  ],
  "textContent": "A gas turbine system for part load efficiency improvement and anti-icing within the inlet (16) and at the compressor inlet is described. The system includes a gas turbine (12) having a compressor (13) which receives inlet-air (18). A direct-contact heat exchanger (30) heats the inlet-air (18) before the inlet-air (18) flows through the inlet (16) and to the compressor (13). Heating the inlet-air (18) reduces an output of the gas turbine (12) and extends the turndown range, and avoids ice-forming conditions within the inlet (16) and at the compressor inlet bellmouth. The direct-contact heat exchanger (30) may also be configured to act as an evaporative cooler, air chiller, or to use liquid dessicant.",
  "title": "System and method for gas turbine inlet air heating"
}