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GTE Granted EU Patent for On-Wing Turbine Wash Technology
Monday, December 03, 2007
London -- Gas Turbine Efficiency plc ("GTE" or "the Group"), a leading manufacturer of advanced systems to clean, monitor and enhance the performance of aviation and industrial turbines, is pleased to announce that it has been granted a European Patent concerning its advanced on-wing aviation wash systems.
A patent application entitled "Universal Manifold System for Washing an Aero Gas Turbine" Patent was filed on 8 June 2005 and was awarded to GTE, effective 22 November 2007. The patent relates to key parts in the design of GTE’s highly environmentally-friendly aviation wash systems. These systems have been deployed on a wide range of aircraft engine designs through GTE’s exclusive aviation partner, Pratt & Whitney, and have delivered validated reductions in carbon emissions, fuel costs, engine downtime and longer parts life.
Key features of the systems include a universal manifold, automated positioning, 100% capture of effluent and treatment, allowing closed loop washing at the gate. Using GTE’s systems, major airlines have achieved fuel savings of up to 1%, turbine wash times of as low as 30 minutes per engine and carbon dioxide reductions of 3.1 kilograms for every 1 kilogram of fuel saved.
Steven Zwolinski, Chief Executive Officer of GTE, commented: "We are delighted to be granted this European patent for our world-class aviation wash systems. The patent strengthens GTE’s intellectual property position in the design of turbine wash systems, which set the benchmark for delivering highly environmentally-friendly and value enhancing solutions for aircraft operators worldwide."
About GTE
Gas Turbine Efficiency plc is a leading manufacturer and services provider of integrated solutions for enhancing the performance of gas turbines used primarily in the aviation, power generation, oil & gas and chemical industries. The focus is on improved performance and availability, fuel efficiency, lower carbon emissions, restoration of optimal design and parts life extension, resulting in increased profits for our clients and a cleaner environment. The Group’s product and services portfolio includes advanced wash systems, performance monitoring, combustion design and repair, fluid and control systems. The Group sells its products to blue-chip customers worldwide from operational centres in Europe and the USA. GTE’s shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM under the ticker ‘GTE’.
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