Environmental control system with air cycle machine bypass shutoff valves
US10155592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2013/0648
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An environmental control system includes an air cycle machine. The air cycle machine includes a compressor section with a compressor inlet and a compressor outlet, and a first turbine section with a first turbine inlet and a first turbine outlet. The environmental control system further includes a first turbine bypass shutoff valve positioned at the first turbine inlet. The first turbine bypass shutoff valve is configured to shut off the flow of air to the first turbine inlet.
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