FIELD: engines and pumps.
SUBSTANCE: device (50) for ice removal from air intake (24) of gas turbine (10) includes metal cover (52) for air intake (24) of the gas turbine. The cover includes the first air inlet opening (54) to cover (24), which is equipped with the first metal grid (56). The cover includes the second opening (58) intended for air direction to compressor stage (20) of the gas turbine. Device includes means (62, 64) for generation to the cover of electromagnetic waves having the frequency allowing to melt the ice. The helicopter turbine engine is characterised by use of the air intake ice removal device.
EFFECT: reduction of ice removal power consumption.
10 cl, 1 dwg
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Dates
2013-05-10—Published
2008-03-19—Filed