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Dynamoelectric machine with rotor ventilation system including axial duct inlet fairing

US4508985A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 1983
Grant dateApr 2, 1985
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K9/18
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical machine with a radial path air-cooled rotor is provided with an axial duct inlet fairing. The inlet fairing, in conjunction with the other elements of the structure, reduces the inlet pressure drop by a substantial factor and provides more effective cooling. In addition, the fairing provides a simple means of orificing the rotor axial ducts for thermally balancing the rotor slot conductors.

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