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Air cooler for providing buffer air to a bearing compartment

US4645415A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 11, 1986
Grant dateFeb 24, 1987
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02C7/185
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cooling system 46 for a turbofan gas turbine 10 is disclosed. Various construction details which increase the effectiveness of a heat exchanger 48 located in the secondary flow path 24 are developed. In one embodiment, the cooled air is used for protecting a bearing compartment.

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