Advanced environmental control system in an integrated simple cycle pack
US11085673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An environmental control system of an aircraft includes a ram air circuit including a ram air shell having a heat exchanger positioned therein and a dehumidification system arranged in fluid communication with the ram air circuit. A plurality of expansion devices is arranged in fluid communication with the ram air circuit and the dehumidification system. At least one of the expansion devices is a simple cycle expansion device.
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