Dual flowpath exhaust for fuel cooling in a hypersonic propulsion system
US11339745B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dual flow path exhaust assembly for use with a combined turbofan and ramjet engine includes a turbofan engine exhaust duct, a ramjet engine exhaust duct, a combined outlet, and door configured to move between an open position and a closed position to selectively isolate the turbofan engine exhaust duct from the combined outlet.
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