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Infrared radiation suppressor for gas turbine engine

US4018046A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 17, 1975
Grant dateApr 19, 1977
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Expiry dateJul 17, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D2033/045
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for suppressing infrared radiation emitted from hot metal parts at the aft end of a gas turbine engine and from the exhaust gas plume thereof is provided and such apparatus employs components which utilize an ejector principle to provide cooling action utilizing ambient air and such components may be provided with means for adjustment thereof to vary the amount of cooling ambient air.

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