Solid propellant gas generators in power systems
US6993915B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An emergency power system comprising a plurality of solid propellant gas generators each having a gas outlet in fluid communication with a turbine wheel rotationally disposed within a gas turbine housing, the turbine wheel being in rotational communication with an electric generator input shaft, a fluid pump input shaft, or both. A method of producing power from such an emergency power system is also disclosed.
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