23rd Oct 2007 07:00
Gas Turbine Efficiency plc (LSE:GTE) ("GTE" or "the Group"), aleading manufacturer of advanced systems to clean, monitor and enhancethe performance of aviation and industrial turbines, is pleased toannounce that it is to be granted a US Patent for System and Devicesfor Collecting and Treating Waste Water from Engine Washing. £ An application for the patent was filed in June 14, 2004 andconcerns GTE's unique, highly atomised water injection technology for'on-wing' washing of aircraft engines built by all leading turbinemanufacturers. These wash systems have been deployed by a wide rangeof aircraft operators through GTE's exclusive aviation industrypartner, Pratt & Whitney, and deliver validated reductions in carbonemissions, fuel costs and engine downtime. £ The patent describes and protects the Group's intellectualproperty concerning the GTE Collection and Treatment System, whose keyenvironmental features include effluent-free, closed loop washingresulting in 100% capture of dirty water. £ Key features described in the application include: £ Mobile, Wash Effluent Collection System with: £ -- Flexible Positioning and Configuration for Multiple Engine Classes £ -- Liquid to Air Separation of Wash/Air Effluent upon Exit from the Engine During Wash £ -- Funneling of Liquid from Separator and Below Engine Nacelle to a Collection and Holding System £ -- Waste Water Filtering Treatment for Reuse or Environmental Release £ The grant of the patent takes the total number of patents filed orheld by GTE to six. £ Steven Zwolinski, Chief Executive Officer of GTE, commented: "Weare delighted to be granted this patent for our unique on-wing washsystem which provides major environmental and cost benefits toaircraft operators. With a vastly experienced technology team, GTEwill continue to deliver value through innovation andenvironmentally-friendly solutions for aviation, power generation andindustrial turbine operators worldwide." Copyright Business Wire 2007Related Shares:
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