Generator air flow and noise management system and method
US5433175A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B63/044
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An engine generator set apparatus including an internal combustion engine including a drive shaft driving an electrical generator, the engine and the generator being disposed along a longitudinal axis. A housing substantially enclosing the engine and generator, the housing including air inlets and air outlets. A fan drawing outside ambient air through the air inlets in the housing and along an inlet air pathway, the generator being axially disposed intermediate of the fan and the engine.
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