INTEGRATED WASHING SYSTEM FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE

摘要

A washing system is described for a gas turbine engine with an axial compressor, comprising: an inlet screen at the air flow inlet of the compressor to protect the compressor from foreign object damage, an arrangement of nozzles and manifolds for spraying the washing liquid, and a washing liquid supply system connected to the arrangement; the inlet screen comprises a supporting structure and a filtering net fixed to the supporting structure; the arrangement of nozzles and manifolds is integrated in the supporting structure of the inlet screen.