Oil cooler for fan jet engines
US4914904A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 1988 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbo fan gas turbine engine is disclosed which includes a central engine and a shroud-enclosed fan, the shroud being supported by a plurality of structural struts extending from the central engine to the shroud. A plurality of tubes internal to each strut are provided with fins to increase their effective internal surface areas. Means are provided for connecting the tubes to a source of heated hydrocarbon liquid and for providing a return from the tubes to the source of hydrocarbon liquid, whereby the tubes provide cooling for the liquid. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the tubes are surrounded by a highly conductive cement to provide support and improved heat transfer between the tubes and the struts.
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