Gas turbine engine with an operating-fuel cooled generator
US4531357A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas turbine engine for aircraft. A generator, which undertakes to supply energy for auxiliary devices, is spaced between a compressor and a turbine. A heat exchanger which surrounds the generator housing, and through which compressor air and fuel flow, is provided for cooling the generator. The compressor air which is cooled by the fuel is supplied to the rotor of the generator, and possibly to a bearing of the rotor shaft.
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