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Optimised tunnel ventilation device

US11655712B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2018
Grant dateMay 23, 2023
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2250/52
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ventilation device that enhances the effective longitudinal thrust of a fan assembly installed within a tunnel or other internal space. The nozzle trailing edge (6) is tilted so that it forms an angle (13) with respect to the fan centreline (7), with the surface of the nozzle throughbore being non-cylindrical in shape. The discharged flow (5) is turned away from the surrounding surfaces by a convergent-divergent bellmouth (1).

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