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High bypass ratio counterrotating turbofan engine

US4790133A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 1988
Grant dateDec 13, 1988
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02K3/072
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gas turbine engine comprising a core gas generator engine for generating combustion gases, an additional power turbine, an additional fan section, and a booster compressor is disclosed. The power turbine includes first and second counterrotatable turbine blade rows effective for rotating first and second drive shafts, respectively. The fan section includes a first fan blade row connected to the first drive shaft and a second fan blade row connected to the second drive shaft. The booster compressor includes a first compressor blade row connected to the first drive shaft and a second compressor blade row connected to the second drive shaft.

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