Air intake separator systems and methods
US10179305B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49396
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An air intake separator system includes a plurality of vanes adapted to remove fluid or precipitation from an air stream, wherein the vanes are operably coupled to tubular rods with an interference fit. Applying an elevated temperature heat transfer fluid to the plurality of vanes removes fluid or precipitation from an air stream in order to prevent ice formation. Likewise, applying a lower temperature heat transfer fluid can cool the vanes.
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