Systems and methods for fan blade de-icing
US10822999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An anti-ice arrangement for a gas turbine engine may comprise an engine static structure, a fan blade housed for rotation within the engine static structure, and a magnetic field source mounted in close proximity to the fan blade and configured for inducing eddy currents in the fan blade to increase a surface temperature of the fan blade.
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