Method and system for generating auxiliary power in an aircraft
US10384799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2220/50
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention concerns a method for generating auxiliary power in an aircraft, comprising the step consisting of: starting up an auxiliary power unit (6) of the aircraft by supplying compressed air to the auxiliary power unit (6) from a supercharger (7), and transferring non-propulsive energy from the auxiliary power unit (6) to the aircraft. The invention also concerns a system (5) for generating auxiliary power in an aircraft and an aircraft implementing such a method.
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