초록 ▼

An embodiment of the present invention provides a system for removing foreign objects from the airstream entering an inlet system of a turbomachine. The system may include an electrostatic system that may be configured to charge conductive, or partially conductive foreign objects that are in the air

An embodiment of the present invention provides a system for removing foreign objects from the airstream entering an inlet system of a turbomachine. The system may include an electrostatic system that may be configured to charge conductive, or partially conductive foreign objects that are in the airstream flowing through the system. This system may create an electric field to draw the charged foreign objects, allowing for a collecting section to remove the charged foreign objects from the airstream. An embodiment of the present invention may provide an automatic accumulation system for collecting the foreign objects removed from the airstream. An embodiment of the present invention may provide an automatic cleaning system for cleaning components of the collecting system.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. A filter system for an inlet system of a turbomachine, the system comprising:a turbomachine comprising an inlet system for receiving and channeling an airstream towards a compressor of the turbomachine; wherein the inlet system comprises: a weather hood and an inlet filter sec

What is claimed is: 1. A filter system for an inlet system of a turbomachine, the system comprising:a turbomachine comprising an inlet system for receiving and channeling an airstream towards a compressor of the turbomachine; wherein the inlet system comprises: a weather hood and an inlet filter section; andan electrostatic system configured for removing foreign objects from the airstream, wherein the electrostatic system charges conductive or partially conductive foreign objects within an airstream flowing within the inlet system, wherein the electrostatic system comprises: at least one collecting section for collecting the foreign objects, wherein the at least one collecting section creates an electric field between at least one plate set, wherein the at least one plate set comprises a charged plate and a grounded plate.