Centrifugal water collector with conical water scupper
US12065251B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2013/0662
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A water extractor for an environmental control system of an aircraft includes a separation mechanism configured to divide an airflow into a first airflow and a second airflow. The separation mechanism includes an inlet conduit, a body in fluid communication with the inlet conduit, and at least one coalescing feature arranged within an interior of the body. A water extraction vessel is arranged in fluid communication with the separation mechanism. The water extraction vessel includes a first portion for receiving the first airflow and a second portion for receiving the second airflow. The first portion is configured to collect and remove water from the first airflow.
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