Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Wiliam Scott Andes
  • Methods and apparatus for detecting turbine engine flameout
    Patent number: 6442943
    Abstract: A flameout detection system for an engine that facilitates detection of flameout in the engine in a cost-effective and reliable manner is described. A method implemented by the device includes the steps of detecting a rate of change of gas generator speed, also described as engine deceleration rate, and declaring a flameout if a deceleration rate of the engine is greater than a pre-determined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Peter Thomas Harrison, Kail Lester Linebrink