Controlled starting method for a gas turbine engine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5428275
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08063073

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A method of controllably starting a prime mover, such as a gas turbine engine for an aircraft, in which the prime mover is coupled to a synchronous machine operable in a generating mode in which the synchronous machine converts motive power generated by the prime mover into electrical power and in a starting mode in which the synchronous machine provides motive power to the prime mover to accelerate the prime mover to self-sustaining speed includes three controlled phases: a pre-ignition phase, an ignition phase, and a torque augmentation phase. During each phase the prime mover is accelerated at a predetermined rate. When the motive power provided by the synchronous machine falls below a predetermined level, its operation is converted from its starting mode to its generating mode.

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  • HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carr, Kenneth R Redmond, WA 4 176
McArthur, Malcolm J Rockford, IL 15 366
Shippling, James A Rockford, IL 3 274
Weber, Leland E Rockford, IL 6 391

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