Adaptive-area inertial particle separators
US10767559B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/606
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A particle separator adapted for use with a gas turbine engine includes an adaptive-area hub, an outer wall, and a splitter. The splitter cooperates with the adaptive-area hub and the outer wall to separate particles suspended in an inlet flow moving through the particle separator to provide a clean flow of air to the gas turbine engine.
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