Reverse thrust inlet vortex inhibitor
US5915651A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02C7/05
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for inhibiting the formation of inlet vortices in a turbofan engine/nacelle installation 10 for use with an aircraft. The present invention redirects fan air from a fan air bypass duct 16, in a generally downward direction from the outer nacelle 18 in order to generate an air curtain 48 for inhibiting inlet vortex formation.
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