CATALYTIC COMBUSTION AIR HEATING SYSTEM

摘要

A system for pre-heating a working fluid within a combustor includes a compressor for providing the working fluid to the combustor. An outer casing is disposed downstream from the compressor. The outer casing at least partially defines a high pressure plenum that at least partially surrounds the combustor. A combustion chamber is defined within the combustor downstream from the high pressure plenum. A catalytic combustor is disposed within the high pressure plenum upstream from the combustion chamber so as to provide thermal energy to the working fluid upstream from the combustion chamber.

主权项

1. A system for pre-heating a working fluid within a combustor, comprising:
a. a compressor for providing the working fluid to the combustor; b. an outer casing disposed downstream from the compressor, wherein the outer casing at least partially defines a high pressure plenum that at least partially surrounds the combustor; c. a combustion chamber defined within the combustor, wherein the combustion chamber is disposed downstream from the high pressure plenum; and d. a catalytic combustor disposed within the high pressure plenum upstream from the combustion chamber, wherein the catalytic combustor provides thermal energy to the working fluid upstream from the combustion chamber.