Power turbine flywheel assembly for a dual shaft turbine engine
US5584174A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02C6/20
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power turbine/flywheel assembly for use in a dual shaft turbine engine having a compressor and a gasifier coupled to a first shaft. The assembly includes a second shaft that is uncoupled from the first shaft and is allowed to rotate independently of the first shaft. First and second power turbine blades are attached concentrically about and are directly coupled to the second shaft. A flywheel is directly attached concentrically about the second shaft. The flywheel is positioned between the first and second turbine blades. The first and second power turbine blades and the flywheel rotate as a unit about the second shaft.
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