General Electric Company
COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE WASH ASSEMBLY

Abstract:

A wastewater collection system of a water wash system includes a collection duct configured to attach to a gas turbine engine for receiving a mixture of air and wash liquid from the gas turbine engine during washing. The wastewater collection system additionally includes a separation assembly, the separation assembly including a shaft, one or more impellers mounted to the shaft, and a casing. The casing at least partially encloses the shaft and encloses the one or more impellers. The casing defines an inlet for fluidly connecting with the collection duct, an air outlet, and a liquid outlet. The air outlet is disposed opposite the one or more impellers from the inlet and the liquid outlet.