Temperature regulation of air cycle refrigeration systems
US4415307A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 1980 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01D17/143
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Temperature regulation of an air cycle refrigeration system is achieved by selectively adjusting the turbine stator geometry in response to the temperature of turbine airflow at a desired location. Such adjustment in stator geometry includes the selective positioning of a portion of the stator adjacent the turbine blades thereby controlling the amount of cooling produced by the turbine or the selective opening and closing of bypass ports provided in the turbine stator to control the flow of air through the turbine. Both of these adjustments in stator geometry are effected by an actuator comprising at least two members of differing coefficients of thermal expansion such as a bimetallic element.
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