Geared architecture turbofan engine thermal management system and method
US11105221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of sizing a heat exchanger for a geared architecture gas turbine engine includes sizing a minimum frontal area of at least one heat exchanger located in communication with a fan bypass airflow such that a ratio of waste heat area to horsepower generation characteristic area is between 1.6 to 8.75.
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