Aircraft power plant
US11866181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2270/053
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Aircraft power plants and associated methods are provided. A method for driving a load on an aircraft includes: transferring motive power from an internal combustion (IC) engine to the load; discharging a flow of first exhaust gas from the IC engine when transferring motive power from the IC engine to the load; receiving the flow of first exhaust gas from the IC engine into a combustor; mixing fuel with the first exhaust gas in the combustor and igniting the fuel to generate a flow of second exhaust gas; receiving the flow of second exhaust gas at a turbine and driving the turbine with the flow of second exhaust gas from the combustor; and transferring motive power from the turbine to the load.
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