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Frame 7EA Combustion Alarm
Hey all, I'm having a problem with a GE Frame 7EA gas turbine. While running full speed no load, the exhaust spread becomes too large causing a "Combustion Alarm". -We dissamebled the two cans that would, taking into account the exhaust twist, be in having issues. A loose secondary nozzle...- cthor64
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- Forum: Machines & Machining engineering
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Vacuum Release for Pump Shutdown
Biginch, thanks for the quick response. I think that would be a good way to do it. However, the pump discharges to a 6" pipe. I was looking to vent to atmosphere because there is already an unused (plugged) 2" tap on the discharge pipe.- cthor64
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- Forum: Pump engineering
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Vacuum Release for Pump Shutdown
We have system that uses a vacuum pump that generates around 10" hg of vacuum. When the system is shutdown the pump runs backwards at a really high rpm to as the air enters the system through the pump. In order to extend the life of our pump I want to add a pressure relief to allow the system...- cthor64
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- Forum: Pump engineering
