Gas turbine engine having electric motor for applying power to a spool shaft and method for operating same
US11725578B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas turbine engine includes a low-pressure spool, a high-pressure spool, and an electric motor. The low-pressure spool includes a low-pressure compressor in rotational communication with a low-pressure turbine and a fan via a first shaft. The high-pressure spool includes a high-pressure compressor in rotational communication with a high-pressure turbine via a second shaft. The electric motor is operably connected to the second shaft. The electric motor is configured to apply a rotational force to the second shaft.
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