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Foreign particle separator system

US4265646A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 1979
Grant dateMay 5, 1981
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Expiry dateOct 1, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system of separating or removing foreign particles from the gaseous fluid flowing in the primary flow path of a gas turbine engine is provided wherein the particles are removed from the stream near the engine inlet and flow through a conduit to ejector means operative to effect a flow of a second stream of fluid in the conduit. Mixing means are provided for mixing the second stream of fluid with the gaseous fluid flowing in the primary flow path.

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