Floating speed electrically driven suction system
US5535967A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A floating speed electrically driven suction system for sucking boundary layer air flow off the external surface of an aircraft. A variable speed electrical generator drives a variable speed electrical motor which in turn drives a variable speed pneumatic compressor. Inlet guide vanes are automatically adjustable to compensate for variations in pressure. A surge control valve is operable to port in additional inlet flow as needed to avoid low volumetric surge in the suction compressor.
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