Cross-stream heat exchanger
US10287983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat exchanger system for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The heat exchanger system may include a first structure at least partially defining a first plenum configured to receive a first air stream, a second structure at least partially defining a second plenum configured to receive a second air stream having lower pressure than the first air stream, a third structure at least partially defining a third plenum configured to receive a third air stream having lower pressure than the second air stream, and a heat exchanger configured for operative communication with the first air stream, the second air stream, and the third air stream while disposed between the second air stream and the third air stream. The heat exchanger may be configured to transfer heat from the first air stream to the third air stream.
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